Rare, Antique, 15ct Sold Gold Albertina Watch Chain Bracelet (23.41g)

This is a magnificently crafted hand made antique Albertina bracelet.  Featuring some beautiful   trombone and lovers knot links, the bracelet features a dog clip, a twisty tbar and a large engraved tassel.  All these features, crafted in solid 15ct Gold make this albertina stunningly detailed and completely unique.

Albertina's were originally used by ladies to connect their pocket watch to their dress.  They were very common in Victorian times, but as we not longer use pocket watches, they are now worn as bracelets.  As was the way with antique hand made items, these Albertinas were not mass produced and were created by the goldsmith for the wearer, with little additions like charms and hearts, and different links, making most of them completely unique.   In my view, this is what makes them so special. 

This piece of history measures approimately 7 inches long as a doubled bracelet and it weighs an impressive 23.41g. It is not marked, but has been tested for solid 15ct Gold.  This chain does offer some flexibility in how it could be worn.  If the dog clip was removed, the chain would measure 14 inches, so it could also be worn as a choker chain, or as a chain with an extender. 

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