A fantastic heavy duty sterling silver short Victorian watch chain that can be worn as a chunky antique toggle bracelet by either sex. A desirable 'belcher' chain with round d-shaped links it is stamped with a set of tiny, very worn British hallmarks on the ring which, we almost missed. Only the letter 'Z' is visible, the cartouche shape and font style helps us confidently date this piece to 1899. There are also several impressions of indistinct lettering on the inside of the round links which may or may not be other hallmarks.
Solidly constructed in heavy gauge silver it is a hand-made chain with all links soldered closed. The end links are figures of 8 and they are soldered to a fairly short but chunky T-bar at one end and an oversized suspension ring at the other.
Oozing character with plenty of presence this antique Victorian pocket watch chain with make a brilliant bracelet to wear as a signature statement piece.
DETAILS:
METAL: sterling silver
MEASUREMENTS: 9"/23cm long end to end. Round links 10mm diameter, end ring 19mm diameter, 2.7mm thick. T-Bar 30mm long, 2.7 thick
HALLMARKS: stamped with indistinct marks, acid tested and verified sterling throughout
WEIGHT: 29.7 grams
DATE: Victorian, circa 1890
CONDITION: in very, very good antique condition with expected surface wear and no noted flaws
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