Description - A wonderful late Victorian silver  Albertina ,originally designed as a lady's watch chain and now beautifully wearable as an antique bracelet.

" Albertinas " were the feminine counterpart to the gentleman's Albert watch chain & beam fashionable during the Victorian era, often incorporating multiple fine chains, decorative fittings, T-bars and ornamental tassels.

This particularly attractive example features three rows of silver belcher link chain joined by beautifully decorated silver terminals and centred  with a charming heart - shaped link embellished with scrolling foliate details.

Completing the piece is its wonderful  Victorian T-bar fitting & multi-strand silver tassels & dog clip all characteristic elements traditional Albertina watch chains..

The T-bar retains very worn English hallmarks while the piece is also marked for silver.

Today it makes a fabulous & highly individual bracelet , sitting beautifully on the wrist while retaining all the charm and workmanship of its original Victorian watch - chain heritage.

Period - Late Victorian, Circa 1880-1900

Origin - England

Metal - Silver - marked.

Length - 18.5cm from Dog Clip to jump ring

Weight - 23.38 grams

Condition - very good antique condition with wear to the original hallmarks.

A beautiful piece of Victorian jewellery history and a wonderful example of English Silver Albertina given a new lease of life as an exceptionally wearable antique bracelet.

Complimentary - express sign for delivery Australia wide.

Payment - accepted via Pay Pal x 4 up to $2,000, Direct Deposit & Pay Pal Regular.

Thank you for viewing - Deb xx