Rare Victorian Brazilian Link Guard Chain
A super rare Victorian era Brazilian snake long guard chain, crafted in 9ct gold and a whopping 63 inches in length
Can be worn wrapped twice or thrice and in an infinite number of different length combos
The original flat edge swivel dog clip a fantastic final, charm hanging, flourish
Just so so good
Why we love it
Finding an antique snake chain is a rare joy, they just do not come along very often at all
Finding an antique snake chain in great condition is the proverbial hen’s teeth
Here’s a nugget for the chain nerds…. most people would call this a snake chain. However (steps on to soap box) a snake chain is rounded. The less common and highly highly desirable sister to the snake is the Brazilian link.
What’s that now Emma?!
When a snake link chain has an extra geometric angle to it we call it a Brazilian (not the bikini wax, get your minds out of the gutter people). And if you look very closely you’ll see that this chain has that geometry which makes it catch the light, just so
Antique chain Nirvana in Emma’s opinion
£2,600
1 in stock
Additional information
| Piece of jewellery | Chain, Guard chain, Long guard, muff chain, Necklace |
|---|---|
| Era | Victorian |
| Jewellery material | Antique 9ct yellow gold |
| Hallmarks | Doc clip stamped '9c', Niton XRF tests as 9ct gold throughout |
| Findings | No findings, pop it over your head and go!, Original antique swivel flat edge dog clip fixed centrally for charm hanging |
| Length | 63 inches |
| Link width | 2.5mm |
| Condition | One solder repair to one end of the chain, Particularly good for a link of this type, Very good antique condition |
| Weight | 29.1g |
| Shipping | Custom's duties, import taxes and/or tariffs are not included in our pricing and are the client's responsibility, The piece will ship with an antiquities declaration, This piece will ship tracked and insured with DHL Express, Worldwide shipping is included in our pricing |
