Sell Your Albert Chain
We buy gold and silver Albert chains, single and double, fob and guard chains, with or without the watch, the fob or the sovereign holder. Each chain is valued as a piece: its style, the quality of its links, its original fittings, its marks, its age and the demand for that kind of chain. Send photographs of the chain and its marks for a free valuation, with a reply within one working day.
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Four photographs are all we need for a free valuation:
- The dial, straight on
- The caseback
- The side and the clasp
- Box, papers and receipts
What decides the value of an Albert chain
- Style
Single, double, fob or guard; the double is the scarcer.
- Links
Pattern and quality: curb, trombone, belcher, fancy.
- Fittings
An original, matching T-bar, swivel and sovereign holder.
- Marks
Hallmarks on the T-bar, swivel and links, which also date the chain.
- Age and rarity
Early or unusual chains.
- Condition
Sound links, a working swivel, no repairs.
Chains we buy
- Single and double Alberts, gold and silver.
- Fob and guard chains, including long ladies' chains.
- Sovereign holders, seals and fobs, with a chain or on their own.
- Chains with their watch, valued together or separately.
With or without the watch
Many chains come to us without their watch, and many watches without their chain. We buy either on its own, or both together. If they belong together, with matching marks, tell us: an original pairing adds to the story.
Albert chain guides
Pieces we have handled
How to sell
- Step 1Send photographs
The whole chain laid flat, the T-bar, the swivel, close-ups of every mark, and any fob, seal or watch.
- Step 2Free valuation
We reply within one working day with an estimate, subject to inspection.
- Step 3Choose how we see it
Choose one of the four ways below.
- Step 4Paid same day after inspection
We inspect it, confirm the offer and, once you accept, pay by bank transfer or in cash that day. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return it at our cost.
- Braintree office
Book an appointment at our Braintree office, Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU.
- Mayfair, by appointment
Book an appointment at 47 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2PG.
- Royal Mail Special Delivery
Send it by Royal Mail Special Delivery; keep the receipt and we refund the postage.
- Free FedEx collection
Arrange a free FedEx collection from your home, anywhere in the UK.
Peace of mind: Insured up to £10,000 per parcel when you send to us.
Peace of mind, from photographs to payment
- Insured up to £10,000per parcel on its way to us
- Free FedEx collectionfrom your home, anywhere in the UK
- Royal Mail Special Deliverykeep the receipt and we refund the postage
- A reply within one working daywith an estimate
- Same-day paymentby bank transfer or cash, after inspection
- No obligationdecline and it comes back at our cost
- Mayfair (by appointment)and our Braintree office
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What to photograph for an accurate Albert chain valuation
- The dial, straight on
In daylight, glass clean, no reflections across the hands.
- The caseback
With the reference, serial and any hallmarks readable.
- The side and the clasp
The crown side, the lugs and the clasp opened flat.
- Box, papers and receipts
Helpful, but we buy without them too.
Questions about selling Albert chains
How much is my Albert chain worth?
It depends on the style, the quality of the links, the original fittings, the marks, the age and condition, and the demand for that kind of chain. We do not quote before we see it. Send photographs of the chain and its marks for a free valuation within one working day.
Do you buy Albert chains without the watch?
Yes. Most chains come to us on their own, and we buy them all the same. We also buy chains with their watch, valued together or separately, and fobs, seals and sovereign holders on their own. Ask us if you would like to know more about your own piece.
Is a double Albert worth more than a single?
The double is the scarcer style, but the links, fittings, marks, age and condition decide each chain. A fine single with original fittings can be worth more than a worn double. Our single vs double guide explains the difference. Send a clear photograph and we will tell you honestly what we see.
How do I know if my chain is gold or silver?
Look for marks on the T-bar, swivel or links: a gold standard such as 9, 15 or 18 (375, 625, 750) or the silver lion, with an assay office mark and date letter. Send close-ups and we will tell you what they mean.
Do you buy broken chains?
Yes. We buy chains with broken links, replaced clips or missing fittings and value them on what they are. Please do not have them repaired first. Send photographs of the whole chain and the damage. A short message with two or three photographs is all it takes to start.
How fast do I get paid?
The same day after inspection, once a price is agreed, by bank transfer or in cash, at our Braintree office or in Mayfair, or on arrival if you post it or use our free FedEx collection. If our offer differs, you can decline and we return the chain at our cost.
Who values your Albert chain
47 Maddox Street, London W1S 2PG. No shopfront, so please book before you come.
Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU. By appointment, and the address for Special Delivery parcels.
Further reading
Selling an Albert chain?
Send a photograph of it laid flat and its marks for a free, no-obligation valuation.