This is such a Beautiful piece of Antique jewellery
with a square slide or charm encrusted with a Pearl within a Gypsy or Star setting and with delicate pie-crust edges. What
a Classic Stunner! The back is plain and puffy.
It is a very versatile piece with this style of chain
often referred to as a Ladies Watch Slide Chain or Muff Guard as with the clip
they were useful for keeping close a myriad of
items. It is comprised of a solid trace link chain forming a double length
with a lobster claw clip for any number of items to clip onto - watch, locket,
pendant or magnifying glass.
It is able to
be worn either as necklace (with the clip around the chain where it doubles at
the end) with the slide as the feature. Or, you could clip your favourite
antique pendant or locket onto it. The limit really is your imagination.
COLOUR
The chain has a Yellow
Gold hue while the slide has a slight rose/pink hue depending
upon the light. They have the silky smooth feel usually
only associated with solid carat gold and expected of quality antique
jewellery.
HISTORY & MARKS
Era:
Victorian/Edwardian c1900
Trademark: none
Construction: 10 carat/10 karat Gold – stamped 10K on the clasp
Gold Purity: Outer surfaces tested positive for 10ct/10K Gold
SIZING
Slide: 0.55cm
square and 3mm thick
Chain length: 125cm or 62.5cm doubled
Weight:
7.5 grams
OVERALL
NEAR MINT Antique condition! There is no wear evident and no damage, dents or repairs -
the clasp functions like new. Rarely do such beauties come along in near Pristine
Condition!