Antique Victorian Guard Chain 9ct Gold Circa 1880

Description

A long Antique late Victorian guard chain made up of fancy 9ct Yellow Gold links which articulate wonderfully together and lead to a claw clasp at the end which may have been used to attach a pocket watch or a cylinder of fur known as a Muff to keep the wearers hands warm in winter.

Its a beautiful piece with a lovely solid weight to it. It can be worn as one long chain or wrapped twice around the neck.

WEIGHT: 28.90 grams

MEASURES: Length 56 inches Width 2.5mm

METAL: 9ct Yellow Gold (Stamped)

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 1900)

MARKS: 9ct stamps on the clasp

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 20-856