Superb Victorian Bi-Colour 15ct And 9ct Albertina Tassel Watch-Chain/Necklace (2 x Bracelets) Circa 1880-1890’s

This is a truly exceptional piece of Victorian jewellery — a beautiful marriage of two original Albertina watch chains allowing these pieces to be worn as a necklace, that captures the elegance and ingenuity of the late 19th century. A serious collector’s dream and a wonderful investment in both history and gold, this piece represents the very best of Victorian craftsmanship. Please note, boxes are for display only unless otherwise stated. Dating to around 1880–1890s (approximately 135–145 years old), this superb ‘necklace’ has been thoughtfully created by pairing two original Albertina watch chains. Individually different, yet perfectly complementary in style and proportion, they come together to form a striking 49.5 cm necklace featuring a magnificent gold Tassel. The chains incorporate both 15ct and 9ct rose and yellow gold elements, ornate floral motifs to both ‘sliders’ which creates a lovely bi-colour effect that adds warmth and intricate Victorian detailing. What makes this piece particularly special is its versatility. Thanks to the original two dog clips and bolt ring, the chains can be easily separated and worn individually if desired: • One chain measures 26 cm (slightly too long to be worn as a bracelet in our opinion) • The other measures 23 cm (not including the tassel which hangs freely at a further 10cm) Both these pieces ‘could’ be further re-imagined by your jeweller easily if so desired. Weighing an impressive 34.6 grams, this is a substantial, high-quality antique. The condition is outstanding — pristine for its age. The Tassel retains every foxtail strand, hanging straight and fluid with beautiful movement, and each daintly ball end is also present. The dog clips are perfect, as is the large 1.5cm bolt ring. There are no repairs, no thinning, and no wear to any of the links or components. The ornate sliders are particularly beautiful: one glides smoothly and features with raised star and circular motifs, while the other features intricate floral designs in raised relief and was never intended to ‘slide’. Dimensions Length end to end - 49.5cm when joined - to be worn as a necklace Bracelet 1 (no Tassel) - 26cm end to end. 14 grams Bracelet 2 (with Tassel) - as a bracelet 23cm - end to end with the Tassels is 33cm. 20.61 grams Tassel - 10cm entire drop Bolt ring - 1.5cm Slider 1 - 1.8cm x 1.2cm Slider 2 (does not slide) - 1.3cm x 1.0cm Weight 34.60 Grams Mark None Tested: Large dog clip 9ct Smaller dog clip 10ct Bolt ring 15ct Rope twist chains 10ct (slightly above) Snake chains 9ct Large slider 15ct Small slider 15ct Tassel 15ct and 9ct Terminals 9ct Era Victorian 1837-1901 Stones None Condition Excellent antique condition. This fabulous piece shows no damages nor repairs. The sliders are stunning, large and original with no defects. Double rope-twist and double foxtail chains are in excellent condition, non wear or frailty. Both dog-clips are thick, strong and open and close perfectly. Bolt ring is strong, solid and also opens and closes perfectly. Tassel is stunning, no missing tassels, all ball ends there, no kinks or damages to tassels drops. No issues to note. Superb! Explore Our Collection Discover our curated collection, each piece with its own distinctive character and exceptional craftsmanship. View The Collection