Antique Victorian French Guard Chain Silver Gold Gilt Circa 1900

Details

A fabulous antique French guard chain made up of fancy, open-worked links fashioned in silver and gilded in 18ct gold with a claw clasp at the end stamped with a French hallmark.

Guard chains were popular in the 19^th Century and were usually adorned with a pocket watch or lorgnette and were long enough to be tucked into a belt.

The chain measures 59 inches and can be worn as one long chain as it was back in the day or looped twice around the neck if preferred.

WEIGHT: 35.2 grams 

MEASURES: Length 59 inches x Width 5mm

METAL: Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Tested) 

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1900)

ORIGIN: France 

MARKS: French hallmark 

CONDITION: Excellent 

ITEM NUMBER: 21-498