14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Double Albert Watch Chain
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1900
According to Renaissance Antiques, this curb link double Albert watch chain is constructed of solid 14K yellow gold and dates to circa 1900. Measuring 22 1/2 inches in length, the chain features two primary curb link segments designed to drape across a vest.
It is fitted with an S-curved central T-bar intended to anchor into a buttonhole, a swivel dog clip clasp on one branch to secure a pocket watch, a spring ring clasp on the second branch, and a short drop chain beneath the junction designed for mounting a fob.
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
- Double albert watch chain
- Style
- Double Albert curb link
- Length
- 22 1/2 inches
- Material
- 14K yellow gold
- Circa Date
- Circa 1900
Design
- Visible features
- • S-curved T-bar suspended from a central link junction • Swivel dog clip clasp at one termination and spring ring at the other • Short additional drop chain positioned beneath the T-bar junction • Uniform curb-style interlocking link pattern along both main chain lengths
- Identity and Configuration
- This object is cataloged by Renaissance Antiques under SKU JPCL 0895 as a "14K Yellow Gold Curb Link Watch Chain or Necklace." The vendor describes the item as a "double Albert" configuration and assigns an approximate dating of "Circa 1900." The vendor description outlines that in this double Albert style, "The t-bar is anchored at a center buttonhole, the watch secures at the swivel clasp end, a utility item such as the winding key on the other end, and a fob attaches to the short chain beneath the bar." The listing also notes the accessory can be worn as a necklace.
- Construction and Visible Fittings
- The total length is listed as 22 1/2 inches, and the composition is reported by the seller as "solid 14K yellow gold." Photographic observation confirms a uniform curb-style interlocking link pattern extending along both primary chain spans. Fittings visible on the chain include an "S-curved T-bar suspended from a central link junction" with a "Short additional drop chain positioned beneath the T-bar junction." The chain's outer terminals feature a "Swivel dog clip clasp at one termination and spring ring at the other."
- Documentation and Evidentiary Limitations
- The documentation provides limited technical and physical specifics beyond the sales description. While described as solid 14K yellow gold, assay hallmarks, maker stamps, or regional purity marks are not transcribed in the listing text and are not legibly discernible in the available photograph. The overall weight of the gold is not stated in the listing. Consequently, the "Circa 1900" date attribution and 14K gold composition represent unverified seller claims rather than hallmarked facts in the record.
Identification
- SKU
- JPCL 0895
- 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: No maker marks or purity hallmarks are legibly visible in the photograph
- Research required: Total weight of the gold is not stated in the source