Victorian Silver Fancy-Link Guard Chain, 60" abalone Turquoise Cabochons

Turquoise Cabochons

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

Ear wires are latter additions

suggesting jewellers could "Place it in your window

It's crafted in silver with the most beautiful patina

Victorian Silver Fancy-Link Guard Chain, 60" abalone Turquoise CabochonsDATE: 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