Antique Gold Fob & Albert Chain from William Adams LTD, Birmingham, 1917

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A fine antique English 9-carat yellow gold fob and Albert chain by William Adams Ltd, fully hallmarked in Birmingham for … Read more A fine antique English 9-carat yellow gold fob and Albert chain by William Adams Ltd, fully hallmarked in Birmingham for 1917. Dating to the reign of George V, the piece is an original early 20th-century example of traditional British gentleman’s jewellery. The chain follows the classic Albert form, originally designed to accompany a gentleman’s pocket watch and named after Prince Albert, whose influence helped popularise this style of watch chain during the Victorian period. By the early 20th century, Albert chains had become established accessories combining practicality with understated elegance. Crafted in warm 9-carat yellow gold, the chain is complemented by its suspended fob, creating a complete period composition. The gold links give the piece an attractive visual weight while retaining the versatility that has made antique Albert chains increasingly wearable as contemporary jewellery. The Birmingham hallmark dates the piece precisely to 1917, while the William Adams Ltd maker attribution provides additional interest for collectors of identifiable British goldwork. The listing confirms that the piece is hallmarked, original, antique and British in origin. Originally intended as a pocket-watch accessory, the chain can now be worn traditionally with a waistcoat or adapted stylistically as a necklace or jewellery chain, while the fob adds further period character.

Maker: William Adams Ltd Origin: Birmingham, England Date: 1917 Period: George V / Early 20th Century Material: 9-carat yellow gold Hallmarked ; Birmingham 1917 Maker's mark ; William Adams Ltd Net weight of the gold content ; 4.3 grams Dimensions ; 31 x 25 mm Length including the suspension ring and chain 64 mm See less