{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-albertina-chain-french-jet-cut-steel-antique-watch-chain-bracelet-copy","title":"Victorian Sterling Silver Albertina Watch Chain | Antique Chatelaine Key Motif Tassel Fob | 19th Century Ladies Watch Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully unusual Victorian sterling-silver Albertina watch chain or chatelaine piece, dating to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbertina chains were the more decorative feminine counterpart to the gentleman’s Albert watch chain. They were designed to carry a lady’s pocket watch and were often richly embellished with decorative slides, tassels, charms and practical fittings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful example features an ornate rectangular plaque decorated with a wonderfully appropriate collection of raised keys—a traditional symbol of the chatelaine or “lady of the house.” Beneath the plaque hangs a dramatic graduated fringe of fine articulated silver chains, creating beautiful movement when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece also incorporates an elongated decorative terminal, fine chains and elegant open hooks, allowing a pocket watch, fob or additional chatelaine accessory to be attached. The darkened recesses and softly aged patina emphasise the intricate Victorian detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, it could be displayed as part of a chatelaine collection, worn with an antique pocket watch or creatively styled as a necklace, bracelet or statement fob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Genuine antique Victorian piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dating to approximately the late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Ladies’ Albertina or chatelaine watch chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Raised key motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Graduated articulated chain fringe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Decorative silver terminal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fine connecting chains and open hooks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Beautiful naturally aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pocket watch not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition, with surface wear, small marks and natural patination consistent with its Victorian age and original use. The fine chains and articulated fringe remain beautifully decorative. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all antique jewellery, this piece should be handled with appropriate care. It is sold as an antique collectable, and no pocket watch or additional chatelaine implements are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating survivor of Victorian dress and domestic history, combining practical purpose with symbolism and wonderfully intricate silverwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adorned By Jo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59370552000837,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0890\/2059\/6549\/files\/34111B00-6C62-4D0F-9A9B-BC484741D00B.png?v=1789560841","url":"https:\/\/adornedbyjo.com\/products\/victorian-mourning-albertina-chain-french-jet-cut-steel-antique-watch-chain-bracelet-copy","provider":"Adorned By Jo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}