A beautiful antique Victorian rolled gold elegant guard chain with fabulous fancy links. The original dog-clip that was attached to the chain had become damaged so we have replaced it with a solid 9ct gold antique clip that matches the colour of the chain perfectly!
Beautifully decorative the chain has sets of 3 lovers knot links separated by a trombone link at each side. This configuration of 3 short links connected by a longer link was called a "fetter chain" and it results in a strong and very stylish chain. The chain is a versatile 54" long and the gold is a subtle reddish rose colour, a lovely shade that is characteristic of old gold.
Antique "rolled gold" is typically of very high quality. It was made by mechanically bonding a heavy layer of solid gold over a base metal (often silver) and the resulting finish (100x thicker than gold plating) is saturated in colour and very durable. It looks and feels like solid gold jewellery without breaking the bank!
A wonderful antique chain, add a locket or a pendant or not, it has interest whether worn long or doubled. During the Georgian and Victorian eras these versatile chains were one of several jewels worn at the same time. They were used to attach and keep close at hand all manner of things like pocket watches, spectacles and muffs. They are still as stylish and eminently wearable today!
MATERIALS: chain 9ct rolled gold, dog-clip solid 9ct gold
MEASUREMENTS: Measures 54" (136cm) in total length (27" (68cm) down each side), width 3mm, dog-clip 22x8mm, bar links 11mm long
HALLMARKS: chain link stamped 'ACME', the dog-clip isn't marked and we have acid tested and confirmed it is solid 9ct gold
WEIGHT: 23.7 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1900
CONDITION: the chain is in excellent antique condition with light surface wear and a little aged tarnish as you might expect. It is free flowing with no broken links and the clip is in good order and works as it should. Please note that the fob shown is not included.
At Mercy Madge we offer a carefully curated collection of antique and vintage jewellery. Each piece is hand selected with you in mind and we rarely come across two identical old treasures, once they are gone, they are truly gone!
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Materials: Rolled Gold Chain, Solid 9ct Gold Clip.