A wonderful 22” combination star link double Albert chain crafted in 9ct gold. This 22” chain is a fabulous, substantial statement piece. It is a the combination of two antique chains. The first is a 17" fancy star/bar link chain with a dog clip clasp and a large, decorative T bar. The second chain is a 5" extender with a similar link and a dog clip clasp. Together they form a stunning celestial chain.

This is a wonderfully versatile combination as the chains can be worn together or apart. The 17" chain can be worn on its own and the shorter chain makes a fabulous extender to add to your collection to use with this or other chains.

Together the chains weigh 52.4g. They are both crafted in 9ct pale yellow gold. They have both been XRF tested to confirm that they are 9ct gold. The links of both chains are hollow. Both chain dates from the early part of the 20th century.

Details of the two chains are as follows:

CHAIN 1 - The Main Chain:

A fabulous 17" star/bar link double Albert chain with an unusual, twisted T bar and a dog clip clasp. The long links have pierced lover's knot details on the top and bottom, and decorative edges stamped with stars. In between these long links there are sections of rolo links. At one end of the chain there is a single, large pierced paperclip link decorated with stars on its side. It is part of a short section of chain ( 7cm/2.75" long) that is antique and has been added to the original chain to extend it. The paperclip link has a length of curvy links with pierced star edges attaching it to the main chain. These curvy links alternate with faceted rolo links.

The main chain measures approximately 17 inches/43cm long and weighs 43.7g. The chain's long links measure approximately 23mm x 9mm and 4mm.

The T bar measures 38mm across and hangs from two gold rings. The dog clip measures approximately 28mm is stamped ‘9C’ for 9ct gold.

CHAIN 2 - The Extender:

A lovely antique fancy star link extender crafted in 9ct gold. This is a wonderful piece with sought after celestial details. It is the perfect extender for a chunky chain.

The extender has wonderful ornate long links which have decorative edges stamped with stars. In between these long links there are sections of small curvy links with pierced star edges. These curvy links alternate with faceted rolo links.

The long links measure 20mm x 7mm x 4mm. The small curvy links measure 6mm x 5mm x 5mm and the faceted rolo links measure approximately 6mm x 4mm x 1mm. The star piercings on the small curvy links are on two of the four sides of these fancy links, the other two sides are blank.

The extender measures 5.25”/13cm long and weighs 8.7g. The dog clip clasp that measures 20mm from end to end and is stamped ‘375’ for 9ct gold.

Together these two chains combine to make a fabulous 22" statement star Albert chain with ornate T bar.

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Please look carefully at all the photographs as they form part of the description. Please be aware that this is an antique piece of jewellery and as such shows some signs of wear.

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