Antique Victorian French Long Guard Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Paste CONDITION: Excellent – Minor surface

CONDITION: Excellent – Minor surface wear

It measures 37

METAL: Yellow Gold (Tested 15ct)

ITEM NUMBER: 25-135

30ct total) with a halo of natural pearls surrounding the centre stone

Antique Victorian French Long Guard Chain Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Paste CONDITION: Excellent – Minor surfaceDating to the late 19th Century, this long antique French guard chain consists of fancy, open work links, with milgrain detailing and a large spring ring clasp at the end. Its crafted skilfully in silver and has been given a lustrous 18ct yellow gold gilt finish. Both fashionable and practical, Guard chains were a must have accessory in the 18th & 19th Century. They were deliberately long enough to be tucked into a belt and the clasp could be fitted