Antique Victorian French Guard Chain Gold On Silver

Product Details

This long antique French guard chain was crafted during the late 19^th Century and is made up of knotted, interlocking silver rings, gilded in 18ct yellow gold.

Guard chains were popular in the 19^th Century and fitted with a ring clasp at the end so that a pocket watch or lorgnette could be hung from the end.  

It’s very stylish and can be worn as one long chain or looped twice around the neck.

WEIGHT: 34.3 grams

MEASURES: 54 inches in length – Width 3mm across

METAL: Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt

AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)

ORIGIN: France

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 19-726