Victorian/Early Edwardian “Rolled Gold” Guard Chain Circa 1900
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Beautifully modelled guard / muff / long chain dating to the late Victorian - early Edwardian era.
Worn originally by women throughout the early 19th to early 20th century typically to suspend a muff (hand warmer/gloves) but these days these wonderful and versatile chains can be styled in so many ways and with any of your favourite pendants safely clipped by the original dog-clip.
This example is constructed of ‘rolled gold’ with warm rosy gold hue, with faceted fancy belcher links interspersed with faceted ‘balls’ and fancy long links and features a versatile dog-clip fastener.
Measuring a lovely 140 cm in length which can be looped around the neck twice and the highly useful dog-clip can attach all your favourite pendants, lockets etc.
Weighing a comfortable to wear 20.33 grams.
STONES
None
MEASUREMENTS
140cm
WEIGHT
20.33 Grams
MARKS
Makers mark on dog clip ‘DFB’
CONDITION
Very very good antique condition. No repairs of apparent wear between links. Lovely rosy gold hue in colour. Dog-clip functions perfectly, nice and tight. Very pretty chain.
