Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Necklaces & Chains

Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Necklaces & ChainsA fabulous antique Victorian guard chain made up of faceted cable links with a claw clasp hung at the end, all fashioned in a strong base metal with a rosy gold hue. Guard chains were at the height of popularity in the 18th & 19th Century. Both fashionable and practical, they were deliberately long enough to be tucked into a belt and the clasp was usually adorned with a pocket watch, lorgnette or muff. The chain has a good weight and measures 54

It’s in excellent condition and the stones contrast beautifully against the yellow gold

giving them a brighter sparkle with subtle golden flashes

The silver gallery has a beautiful

making this piece deeply meaningful as well as beautiful

It’s remained in excellent condition and is complete with Birmingham hallmarks which date it to the year 1873

scrolling metalwork

It's a solid chain with a good weight and bears Birmingham hallmarks dating to 1910

It’s very pretty and would make a gorgeous engagement ring

a Capricorn sea-goat

They’re suspended in the middle of a fabulous

FACE MEASURES: Width 11mm x Height 11mm x Depth 8mm

loop) x Width 33mm x Depth 6