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Very Long Victorian Golden Longuard Chain with Albert Clip
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Very Long Victorian Golden Longuard Chain with Albert Clip

19th century
For Sale by Corvidae Antique
Description

This desirable long Victorian guard chain is a closed loop with a sturdy Albert-style dog clip perfect for attaching a pendant, crucifix or locket. The chain can be worn single, doubled or even tripled.

The Victorian pendant pictured is just for illustration and not included in this listing but at the time of writing can be bought separately here: https://corvidaeantique.com/products/victorian-paste-amethyst-and-pearl-halo-pendant

SIZE: 3mm diameter. Approximately 58 inches long. The clip is around three-quarters of an inch, or approx 2cm.

WEIGHT: 27g.

MATERIALS: Gold-coloured metal.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: In very good antique condition.

ERA: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Declaration

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Longuard Chain to the Victorian era.

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Description
This desirable long Victorian guard chain is a closed loop with a sturdy Albert-style dog clip perfect for attaching a pendant, crucifix or locket. The chain can be worn single, doubled or even tripled.
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The Victorian pendant pictured is just for illustration and not included in this listing but at the time of writing can be bought separately here: https://corvidaeantique.
Corvidae Antique

com/products/victorian-paste-amethyst-and-pearl-halo-pendant

fig 1. A long yellow gold longuard chain featuring faceted textured links and an Albert swivel clip at the end on a white surface.
fig 1. Very Long Victorian Golden Longuard Chain with Albert Clip

SIZE: 3mm diameter. Approximately 58 inches long. The clip is around three-quarters of an inch, or approx 2cm.

WEIGHT: 27g.

MATERIALS: Gold-coloured metal.

HALLMARKS/STAMPS: None.

CONDITION: In very good antique condition.

ERA: Estimated Victorian (c.1837-1901).

Date of Manufacture

Corvidae Antique has dated this Victorian Gold Longuard Chain to the Victorian era.

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SA1229911
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A long yellow gold longuard chain featuring faceted textured links and an Albert swivel clip at the end on a white surface.
Very Long Victorian Golden Longuard Chain with Albert Clip
Ref: SA1229911
A long yellow gold longuard chain featuring faceted textured links and an Albert swivel clip at the end on a white surface.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsAlbert clip, Textured mesh links, Swivel clasp

This Victorian longuard chain is a long piece of antique jewellery formed from a continuous closed loop of textured, faceted mesh links in gold-coloured metal. The visible details include a sturdy Albert-style swivel dog clip at one end for securing a pocket watch, pendant or locket, with multiple loops of fine metallic links creating a complex folded arrangement. The item exhibits warm golden tones across its entire surface with subtle surface catches from the faceted links. The diameter of the chain is 3mm and the total length measures approximately 147 cm. In a modern home, this piece functions as a wearable accessory that can be styled doubled or tripled around the neck, or stored safely within a jewellery box when not in use. The versatile design allows for personal ornamentation or attachment to various trinkets and charms depending on individual styling preferences. The chain represents a traditional period accessory well-suited for collectors of historical Victorian ornamentation and wearable antique items.

FAQs

A longuard chain, also referred to as a guard or muff chain, is an extended necklace popular during the nineteenth century, originally designed to secure items such as pocket watches, lorgnettes, or hand muffs.

These chains were crafted from solid gold, gold casing, or rolled gold, utilising links such as snake mesh, belcher, book chain, or faceted box links.

Authentic longuard chains often feature period-appropriate fastenings like Albert swivel clips or dog clips, alongside hallmark stamps or characteristic surface wear aligned with age.

A longuard chain can be layered multiple times around the neck, worn full length with a pendant secured to the Albert clip, or wrapped around the wrist as a multi-strand bracelet.

Clean the chain using a soft microfibre cloth without liquid chemicals, and store it laid flat to prevent stretching, twisting, or kinking of the links.
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