Victorian or Edwardian Albert chain with dog clip spring mechanism. Albert chains were originally designed to hold a man’s pocket watch in a waistcoat. It can be worn as a choker and styled with additional pendants from the dog clip and would suit a steampunk/gothic aesthetic if worn in this way. Weight is 41g and length 41cm. Fully hallmarked sterling silver, stamped with 925 purity mark, International Scales Convention mark, maker's mark 'CLD', and UK Assay Office hallmarks.