For all the Georgian jewellery lovers this superb survivor from the early 1800’s is collector’s dream.

English in origin and crafted around 200 years ago, this long chain, or guard chain, is made up of a series of interlocking links featuring two stunning daisy motifs to each.

Crafted from Pinchbeck (see below), and measuring a sublime 130cm which can be worn long or doubled if desired. A later large dog clip has been attached and will support a favourite pendant or locket, or use it to style this chain for a unique look.

A weighty chain at just over 32 grams, delicate and feminine in appearance, but not in strength, this true survivor shows no repairs or weakness throughout.

An asset to any jewellery wardrobe.

STONES
None

ERA
Georgian 1714-1837

MEASUREMENTS
130cm Length

WEIGHT
32.9 Grams

MARKS
None

CONDITION
Very good antique Georgian condition.  Chain has no repairs or thinning to be seen between each link.  Overall chain exhibits a rosy hue with traces of yellow.  Dog clip is probably a later addition, very tight and springs open and closed perfectly.  

HISTORY OF PINCHBECK

Pinchbeck is a form of brass an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clock and watchmaker.

Since gold was affordable only by the upper classes at that time, the development of pinchbeck allowed ordinary people to buy gold 'effect' jewellery on a budget. The inventor allegedly made pinchbeck jewellery clearly labelled as such.  The original Pinchbeck was made by Christopher Pinchbeck and his decedents until the 1830s. 
The family kept its exact formula a secret, but others guessed the alloy's two components and began to experiment with their own mixes, some more successfully than others.

Others tried to pass off jewellery made from their own formulas as gold, but the Pinchbeck family always made it clear that their metal was a substitute. Over time, the term Pinchbeck was often used generically to refer to all types of gold substitutes.

Pinchbeck fell out of use in the second half of the 19th century being replaced by low carat gold which had been legalised in the in 1854”.