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Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"
Lancastrian Jewellers
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Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"

19th century
Description

This quality piece showcases textured sphere balls, solid smooth balls, and rope-twisted links, alternating and crafted from 15ct gold, exuding a luxurious and timeless appeal. Its elongated 52" length offers versatility, allowing you to wear it as one long chain or looped twice - or three times- around your neck for a trendy, layered look. The chain is completed with a 15ct Gold solid dog clip drop, allowing you to show off your favourite charm or pendants!

It is rare to find guard chains in high-carat gold, as many have now been melted down, making for a highly desirable chain in excellent antique condition.

METAL

15ct Solid Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 52" in length

Chain links measure 2.48mm in width

The dog clip drop measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm across

Embossed balls measure 6mm

WEIGHT

20.47 grams

HALLMARKS

Link - 15C tag

Dog Clip - 15

CONDITION

This antique 15ct Gold chain remains in very good condition, and all the links are secure and have kept their shape well with age; however, please note that there is one very small repair to one of the links. The dog clip drop is in fine working order, allowing you to hang your favourite pendant or charm. It is a very practical length and would be a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11595

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Guard Chain to the Victorian era.

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SA1229177
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11595
Description
This quality piece showcases textured sphere balls, solid smooth balls, and rope-twisted links, alternating and crafted from 15ct gold, exuding a luxurious and timeless appeal.
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Its elongated 52" length offers versatility, allowing you to wear it as one long chain or looped twice - or three times- around your neck for a trendy, layered look.
Lancastrian Jewellers

The chain is completed with a 15ct Gold solid dog clip drop, allowing you to show off your favourite charm or pendants!

fig 1. An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"

It is rare to find guard chains in high-carat gold, as many have now been melted down, making for a highly desirable chain in excellent antique condition.

METAL

15ct Solid Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 52" in length

fig 2. An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.
fig 2. Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"

Chain links measure 2.48mm in width

The dog clip drop measures 2.1cm x 0.7cm across

Embossed balls measure 6mm

WEIGHT

20.47 grams

HALLMARKS

Link - 15C tag

Dog Clip - 15

CONDITION

This antique 15ct Gold chain remains in very good condition, and all the links are secure and have kept their shape well with age; however, please note that there is one very small repair to one of the links. The dog clip drop is in fine working order, allowing you to hang your favourite pendant or charm. It is a very practical length and would be a wonderful addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11595

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Guard Chain to the Victorian era.

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11595
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We are a third generation jewellers in the north of england, UK. Specialising in quality antique, vintage and fine jewellery

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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.
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Archive I An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.

Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"

Archive II An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View III
Archive IV An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View IV
Archive V An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View IX
Archive X An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View X
Archive XI An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre. View XI
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Telephone 07527 577305
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Dalton House
9 Dalton Square
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.
Antique Victorian 15ct Gold Long Fancy Ball Guard Chain Necklace 52"
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An antique Victorian 15ct yellow gold long fancy link guard chain necklace styled in multiple tiers, featuring pattern-carved gold beads and a swivel clasp hanging at the centre.
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FAQs

Popular throughout the nineteenth century, guard chains were long necklaces designed to secure functional accessories such as pocket watches, muffs, or lorgnettes. They were worn looped multiple times around the neck and secured with a swivel clasp.

Victorian guard chains were typically constructed from solid 15ct or 18ct yellow gold. They featured hand-assembled fancy links, textured or filigree bead stations, and durable spring-loaded swivel clasps.

Authentic pieces usually bear period hallmark stamps such as 15 or .625, which was a British standard used between 1854 and 1932. They also display characteristic hand-finished details and original swivel clasps consistent with nineteenth-century craftsmanship.

In modern dressing rooms and bedrooms, long gold chains can be displayed in shadow boxes or draped on linen jewellery busts as sculptural accents. Placing them alongside vintage brass hardware adds warm, metallic contrast to contemporary dressing tables.

Store 15ct gold chains separately in fabric-lined boxes to avoid tangling or surface scratches. Clean gently using warm soapy water and a soft microfibre cloth, ensuring total drying before storage, and avoid harsh chemical cleaners.
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