Antique Edwardian French Guard Chain Silver Gold Gilt Semi-Precious Stones_Amethyst

Antique Edwardian French Guard Chain Silver Gold Gilt Semi-Precious Stones_AmethystA fabulous antique French guard chain from the early 20th Century consisting of fancy, open work links with two loops in the centre forming an eternity symbol. Theyre fashioned in silver and gilded in a bright yellow gold with a ring clasp hung at the end. 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

WEIGHT: 70 grams

WEIGHT: 4 grams together

with two golden beads in between

simulating large 3 carat amethysts

The chain dates to 1975 and is complete with the maker’s mark and London hallmarks along the length

ITEM NUMBER: 24-55

it’s in good condition for its age

jagged book links each chased with different patterns on top

It’s highly collectable and in excellent condition

A sweet pair of antique Victorian drop earrings from the mid 19th Century depicting two forget me nots with fourteen turquoise petals

(Circa 1840 – 1850)

METAL: Silver/ Gold gilt