Antique longuard chain, Victorian muff chain necklace

Antique longuard chain, Victorian muff chain necklaceA gorgeous antique, Victorian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain. Tightly packed golden, pinchbeck Boxy belcher links, it is long length and fastens with a decorative gold plated dog clip. It is long enough to be worn wrapped around at least three times and can be worn with charms or pocket watch but is statement enough to be worn alone. It fastens directly to the end link and does not have a jump ring but one could be added if desired.

There is one singular cone shaped matte jet bead to the bottom of the necklace and the jet are intercepted by shiny faceted

styles from the era can be seen throughout the lockets design

Approx measurements:1" diameter0

Total diamond carat weight Approx 0

27 grams total weightEstimated total carat weight: 9

Scrolling foliate surrounds the large oval cartouche which is currently vacant so this beautiful case could be personalised and engraved with a name or special message to make a beautiful gift

winds well and is ticking

the gilt snake coiled around a milky white chalcedony sphere

They are circular form with worked

Fremiet designed the original sculpture as a seal and it is stamped with Fremiet to the lower half

The front of the locket is adorned with an applied 18ct yellow gold monogram

A gorgeous and unusual little miniature