Victorian 9ct Gold Albertina ball with Heart Tassel & T-bar Bracelet c1880

The unique and stunning Victorian 9ct Gold Albertina ball with Heart Tassel & T-bar Bracelet c1880, has so many fine details creating a delicate and gorgeous Albertina.

This Victorian Albertina, so called because it is a mini version of an Albert chain. Traditionally this style of watch chain has a bar on one end used to attach the chain to a vest button hole. The opposite end of the chain is fitted with a swivel hook to attach the watch, which is then worn in a vest pocket.

Tassels have been used for everything from being a religious symbol, to a symbol of high social rank or intellectual achievement.

Another way of wearing this unique Albertina is to join two together to form a necklace- a stunning one off piece. Albertina jewellery is a term used to refer to an enduring Victorian style featuring elaborate balls, hearts, fobs and wonderful tassels interspersed along fabulous chains.