14k Gold Double Albert Watch Chain (1916)
ProbableCredible evidence exists but classification is not fully established.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1916
This entry describes an antique 14k gold double Albert pocket watch chain dating to 1916 according to the auction catalog. The gold chain features curb-style links arranged with a T-bar and ring assembly.
The auctioneer notes a maker's mark of JC& H, a gross weight of 44.9 grams, and a measurement of 10 1/2 inches from the T-bar to the O-ring.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Pocket watch chain
- Year
- 1916
- Length
- 10 1/2 inches
- Material
- 14k gold
- Gross Weight
- 44.9 grams
- Maker's Mark
- JC& H
- Maker / attribution
- JC & H
Design
- Visible features
- • Uniform curb-style gold chain links displayed draped on a white bust form • Curved T-bar fastener attached alongside an O-ring at the pendant drop • Double drop segment connecting the central junction to the T-bar and ring
- Visual Morphology and Form
- In the primary listing image, the watch chain is shown draped across a display bust and exhibits uniform curb-style gold links. The visible center configuration includes a double drop segment attaching to a curved T-bar fastener and an adjacent O-ring. While the central drop and draped loops are visible, the terminal ends and clasps of the chain extend beyond the view or are not displayed in the photograph, preventing visual confirmation of their construction or condition.
- Reported Specifications and Markings
- The catalog lists the item as a heavy 14k gold double Albert watch chain with a gross weight of 44.9 grams. It records a measurement of 10 1/2 inches taken from the T-bar to the O-ring. The seller describes the piece as having a "JC& H makers mark" and states that it is marked throughout with "14kt, 1916, Makers Mark, etc…". These stamped hallmarks and year inscriptions are not decipherable in the provided overall photo.
- Documentation and Evidentiary Limitations
- Dating of the piece to 1916 and attribution of complete originality depend entirely on the catalog description. The listing claims the "Chain, clasp, T-Bar, and 0 rings - 100% original" and rates the condition as "Excellent 9.5+", but these assertions cannot be independently corroborated from the single photographic angle. Marks denoting specific assay offices, national origins, or specific hallmarks are not recorded in this source beyond the general summary given by the cataloger.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Maker's marks, date stamps, and gold hallmarks reported in the listing are not legible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Swivel clasps and chain terminal ends are not visible in the display view.