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A Very Long Victorian Silver Guard Chain
Adey Antiques
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A Very Long Victorian Silver Guard Chain

19th century
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Description

A Victorian silver ( tested by us ) guard chain which is a herringbone pattern which is a solid link. A very useful chain that can be placed around a neck 2 / 3 times depending on length required.

Weight 44g

Length 169 cm

Delivery within the UK £8 Royal Mail special tracked and insured. Please note we do not delivery outside of the UK. The chain will be dispatched in a modern jewellery presentation box.

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Adey Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Guard Chain to the Victorian era.

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SA1038740
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3798
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Description
A Victorian silver ( tested by us ) guard chain which is a herringbone pattern which is a solid link. A very useful chain that can be placed around a neck 2 / 3 times depending on length required.

Weight 44g

fig 1. A long, finely linked Victorian sterling silver guard chain featuring an attached swivel clasp, shown coiled on a flat surface.
fig 1. A Very Long Victorian Silver Guard Chain

Length 169 cm

Delivery within the UK £8 Royal Mail special tracked and insured. Please note we do not delivery outside of the UK. The chain will be dispatched in a modern jewellery presentation box.

To activate payment please select the purchase now button which accepts debit/credit cards. We also accept bank transfers.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Date of Manufacture

Adey Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Guard Chain to the Victorian era.

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SA1038740
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3798
Adey Antiques
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Archive I A long, finely linked Victorian sterling silver guard chain featuring an attached swivel clasp, shown coiled on a flat surface.

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A long, finely linked Victorian sterling silver guard chain featuring an attached swivel clasp, shown coiled on a flat surface.
A very long Victorian silver guard chain
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A long, finely linked Victorian sterling silver guard chain featuring an attached swivel clasp, shown coiled on a flat surface.
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A Victorian guard chain, also known as a muff chain or long chain, was originally designed during the nineteenth century to secure functional items such as muffs, pocket watches, lorgnettes, or seals to the wearers attire.

These chains were predominantly crafted from sterling silver, pinchbeck, or high-carat gold, featuring finely wrought links such as curb, belcher, or trace patterns, often terminating in a swivel clasp or dog clip.

Authentic Victorian examples often display hand-cut links, characteristic period hallmarks or makers marks, and original swivel clasps designed to rotate freely without tangling.

In contemporary styling, long guard chains can be worn looped multiple times around the neck as a layered necklace, wrapped around the wrist as a multi-strand bracelet, or paired with antique lockets and charms.

Clean silver chains gently using a soft, dry silver polishing cloth to retain original surface patina, avoiding harsh chemical dip solutions that can damage solder joints or historical finishes.
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