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Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace
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Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace

19th century
Sold 20 February 2025 · Corvidae Antique
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Description

An ornate solid silver Victorian chain with a hand-chased scrolling foliate design to the front and tiny forget-me-nots engraved on alternate links.

SIZE: 2cm wide x approximately 19 and a half inches, including around 2 and a quarter inches which can be taken out.

WEIGHT: 49.4g.

MATERIALS: Silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found.

CONDITION: The necklace is in very good antique condition with minor age-related wear; one of the links has cosmetic damage when seen from the back (see photos). The chain fixes with two large springring clasps, enabling the length to be shortened or a locket or pendant to be hung quite easily.

ERA: Victorian, estimated 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Book Chain to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125233
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Description
An ornate solid silver Victorian chain with a hand-chased scrolling foliate design to the front and tiny forget-me-nots engraved on alternate links.
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SIZE: 2cm wide x approximately 19 and a half inches, including around 2 and a quarter inches which can be taken out.
Corvidae Antique
fig 1. An overhead view of a wide antique silver book chain necklace featuring intricately engraved interlocking links and a round spring clasp.
fig 1. Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace

WEIGHT: 49.4g.

MATERIALS: Silver.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None found.

CONDITION: The necklace is in very good antique condition with minor age-related wear; one of the links has cosmetic damage when seen from the back (see photos). The chain fixes with two large springring clasps, enabling the length to be shortened or a locket or pendant to be hung quite easily.

ERA: Victorian, estimated 1880s.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Silver Book Chain to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1125233
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Archive I An overhead view of a wide antique silver book chain necklace featuring intricately engraved interlocking links and a round spring clasp. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace

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An overhead view of a wide antique silver book chain necklace featuring intricately engraved interlocking links and a round spring clasp.
Victorian Silver Book Chain Collar Necklace
Ref: SA1125233
An overhead view of a wide antique silver book chain necklace featuring intricately engraved interlocking links and a round spring clasp.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBook-shaped links, Hand-engraved scrollwork, Floral accents, Bolt-ring clasp
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 50 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A book chain is a style of necklace popular during the Victorian era, characterised by wide, flat links folded to resemble the spines of books, often connected by smaller ornate links.

These chains are typically crafted from sterling silver or coin silver, frequently featuring hand-engraved surface patterns, floral motifs, and sometimes gilded accents or lockets.

Authentic pieces often exhibit period hallmarks, traditional spring-ring or bolt-ring clasps, hand-chased detailing, and appropriate metal oxidisation consistent with age.

An antique book chain can be worn as a statement choker or collar necklace, paired with minimalist modern attire to highlight its intricate historical craftsmanship.

Antique silver should be gently cleaned with a soft microfibre cloth to remove oils and dirt, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can strip desirable patina and damage delicate engravings.
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