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Victorian base metal chain (1890s). Unmarked.
An antique trombone and lovers knot Albert chain, now hard gold plated in 9ct by our workshop, so you get the rich look of a gold Albert for a fraction of the price. Long trombone/paperclip links are broken up by knotted lovers knot links, one of the most popular Victorian chain styles, with a dog clip at one end and a T-bar at the other, exactly as it would have been worn across a waistcoat with a pocket watch. The lovers knot was a sweet symbol of two people tied together, and the long and short rhythm of the links is just lovely. Hard gold plating is a much thicker, tougher layer than ordinary gold plating, so it's made to be worn and enjoyed. Wear it with an extender as a necklace, an Albert, or as a bracelet.
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
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We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
Victorian base metal chain (1890s). Unmarked.
An antique trombone and lovers knot Albert chain, now hard gold plated in 9ct by our workshop, so you get the rich look of a gold Albert for a fraction of the price. Long trombone/paperclip links are broken up by knotted lovers knot links, one of the most popular Victorian chain styles, with a dog clip at one end and a T-bar at the other, exactly as it would have been worn across a waistcoat with a pocket watch. The lovers knot was a sweet symbol of two people tied together, and the long and short rhythm of the links is just lovely. Hard gold plating is a much thicker, tougher layer than ordinary gold plating, so it's made to be worn and enjoyed. Wear it with an extender as a necklace, an Albert, or as a bracelet.
Over sixty years of British sentiment, from Mizpah brooches and swallows to mourning jewellery in Whitby jet.
Read the Victorian guide →We aim to post every order within 1 to 2 working days of payment, fully tracked from door to door.
Full shipping & delivery details, including times, customs and duties for your country.
14 days from delivery to change your mind, no reason needed. Start it from your account, or just ask.
This piece is sold under the UK VAT Margin Scheme for second-hand goods, so a separate VAT invoice cannot be issued for it. The price you see is the price you pay.
Optional services such as hard gold plating or ring resizing are standard-rated. Their price includes 20% VAT wherever you are, shown against the service on your invoice.
No UK VAT is charged on jewellery leaving the UK. US import duties are covered by us; for other countries, any import duties are the buyer's responsibility.
Boxes and other props shown in the photographs are for display only and are not for sale.
Your piece will arrive in The Jaybird Collection packaging.
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