Victorian Silver Fancy-Link Guard Chain, 60" abalone and Iwazaru

and Iwazaru

which was something of a radical/avant-garde design hotspot at the time with design houses such as Archizoom and Superstudio advancing reactive

with violet undertones

Ear wires are latter additions

It's crafted in silver with the most beautiful patina

Victorian Silver Fancy-Link Guard Chain, 60" abalone and IwazaruDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 A superb Victorian silver long guard chain dating from the latter half of the 19th Century, circa 1890. It's well made comprising round silver links and eight fancy bar links, as well as a swivel fastener. At 60 inches in length it can be worn long, even doubled up. With control marks indicating it was made in France. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 60 inches Fancy links: 25 x 5mm Width of normal links: 2. 5mm WEIGHT 20. 7g