A fabulous antique sterling silver long guard chain with classic curb links and a dog-clip. The links are tightly woven, this type of curb chain is also called a flat wheat chain and this solid construction results in a strong heavy duty chain.
Very fashionable during the Georgian and Victorian eras these versatile and decorative guard 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, lorgnettes and portrait miniatures of loved ones.
The chain is in good antique condition with signs of age and moderate use and there is repair to a couple of the links, we have priced with this mind so please see the photos. The clip is in good order, fastening securely. Antique wheat chains can form the occasional kink when not worn but a firm jiggle and twist at both sides of the kink soon releases it.
A beautiful antique chain, it has interest whether worn long or doubled, add a locket or a pendant or not! Please note the locket shown is not included.
MATERIALS: 925 sterling silver, acid tested
MEASUREMENTS: measures 28-3/4" (73cm) down each side with a total length of approx. 57-1/2"(146cm). The chain is 2.3mm wide, dog clip measures 26x8mm
DATE: Victorian, circa 1880
WEIGHT: 22.4 grams
HALLMARKS: stamped 'SS' for sterling silver on clip and acid tests as sterling throughout the chain
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Materials: Sterling silver.