Antique Rolled Gold Gilt Block Link Guard Chain Necklace

Beautiful antique rolled gold block link guard chain with albert clip. The perfect chain to display and wear your favourite charms or pendants. The link is fluid so the chain moves with slinky, snake like elegance. It is not stamped (which is common for chains of the era) but I believe it to be rolled gold because of the rich, warm, age related patina and slight wear where some of the base metal is showing through. All in all the chain is in excellent antique condition. The chain is a total of 130cm inclusive of the albert clip and weighs 30g. This length is typical of guard or muff chains. These type of chains were worn to "guard" special items such as pocket watches, glasses or keys and preventing them from being lost or stolen. They were also used to hold a muff or hand warmer round the neck or as a piece of jewellery by hanging lockets or charms to the clip. The chain can be wrapped twice round the neck to create a versatile and beautiful piece of chain to showcase your favourite pendants. This unique piece of jewellery may have signs of wear due to its history. It is beautifully imperfect and should be treated with love and care. This guard chain necklace is in great antique condition with natural patina. Please see photos. All Vonk Jewellery is presented in a gift box and pouch with luxe ribbon. If you would like a gift message included please message me at checkout.