Vintage Hallmarked Silver Albert Chain with Shield Shape Fob
A vintage hallmarked silver Albert chain with fob, shield shape fob applied with a central gilt cartouche (unengraved), hallmarked real photo Birmingham 1937, inscription on back, size 0.98 in. x 1.46 in., on an 0.33 in. wide twist curb link chain, all with British standard stamp, to a swivel clasp, length 12.60 in., wt. 41.16g.
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Albert chains and bracelets - jewellery 277
- necklaces, style or type - chains, other materials 1,024
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watch and fob chains
- gold, Albert chains 313
- gold, curb link 165
- silver items 246
