This beautiful antique German silver book chain collar necklace is comprised of alternating smooth and Ivy leaf engraved pockets connected together on long slender oval rings. Designed to lie perfectly flat against your neck it has a large detachable bolt ring clasp in the centre that could be used to add an optional locket or pendant - this lady was an essential piece of Victorian kit!
Made of Nickel (German) Silver which is an old white metal alloy of copper, nickel and zinc (it contains no actual silver) the necklace is hard wearing and has a fabulous 'industrial chic' steely grey gleaming hue. Add a pendant or a locket or not, this distinctive necklace has presence however it is worn and despite being over 100 years old it still looks as stylish and fashionable today!
Pease note the locket shown is for illustration and available for separate purchase.
MATERIALS: German silver
ERA: Victorian, circa 1880
MEASUREMENTS: 17" long (43mm), 11mm wide, bolt ring measures 16mm diameter.
WEIGHT: 40 grams
CONDITION: in very good antique condition with light surface wear as expected, please see the photos. The chain links have free movement and the clasp is in good working order.
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Materials: German Silver.