A heavy 18ct gold Albert chain is one of the many lots already entered into the Charterhouse specialist two day auction of silver, jewellery & watches on 29th & 30th January.

“Whilst we come across many silver and 9ct gold Albert chains, rarely do you see one in 18ct gold.” Commented Richard Bromell.

The Albert chain, estimated at £2,000-3,000, was found in the small drawer of a walnut dressing mirror. Charterhouse were instructed by the family to help clear the property after a relative died and they were unaware the drawer, about the size of a large box of matches, contained anything of interest or value.

Bizarrely, the dressing mirror was not in a bedroom but in the dining room with the Albert chain and two gold watches hidden away in a little drawer.

Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for valuations of silver, jewellery & watches at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, 01935 812277 or via js@charterhouse-auction.com