Antique Victorian French Guard Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Circa 1900

Product Details For Antique Victorian French Guard Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Circa 1900

A fabulous Antique French guard chain from the late 19^th Century made up of long, open-worked links with fancy scrolls within. Each is fashioned in Silver and given a shining 18ct Yellow Gold finish.

The chain is complete with 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 wearer's hands warm in winter.

It measures 57 inches in total and can be worn as one long chain or looped twice around the neck. 

WEIGHT: 30.4 grams

MEASURES: Length 57 inches x Width 4mm

METAL: Silver/ 18ct Gold gilt (Tested)

AGE: Victorian, Circa 1900 

CONDITION: Excellent

ITEM NUMBER: 20-749