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Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length
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Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length

19th century
Description

Discover the allure of a bygone era with our exquisite, one-of-a-kind heavy and chunky silver guard chain, a true masterpiece of antique craftsmanship.

Meticulously crafted in sterling silver, this timeless chain weighs a heavy 89 grams and features the chunkiest links we've ever had at Lancastrian!

It measures an elegant 60" in length and has a convenient silver dog clip drop, allowing you to attach some of your favourite charms.

METAL

Sterling Silver - NITON DXL Tested

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 60" in length

The chain measures 5.3mm in width

The dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.8cm

WEIGHT

89.12 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog clip - SILVER

CONDITION

This antique silver chain is in very good antique condition, showcasing its timeless charm with no notable damage. Light wear is consistent with age, but the links remain solid and secure. This chain would make an excellent and rare addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11875

Declaration

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Silver Guard Chain to the 19th Century.

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SA1241437
Dealers Internal Reference
11875
Description
Discover the allure of a bygone era with our exquisite, one-of-a-kind heavy and chunky silver guard chain, a true masterpiece of antique craftsmanship.
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Meticulously crafted in sterling silver, this timeless chain weighs a heavy 89 grams and features the chunkiest links we've ever had at Lancastrian!.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust.
fig 1. Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length

It measures an elegant 60" in length and has a convenient silver dog clip drop, allowing you to attach some of your favourite charms.

METAL

Sterling Silver - NITON DXL Tested

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 60" in length

fig 2. An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust.
fig 2. Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length

The chain measures 5.3mm in width

The dog clip measures 2.1cm x 0.8cm

WEIGHT

89.12 grams

HALLMARKS

Dog clip - SILVER

CONDITION

This antique silver chain is in very good antique condition, showcasing its timeless charm with no notable damage. Light wear is consistent with age, but the links remain solid and secure. This chain would make an excellent and rare addition to your antique jewellery collection.

Item Number - 11875

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Antique Silver Guard Chain to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1241437
Dealers Internal Ref
11875
Lancastrian Jewellers
Lancastrian Jewellers
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2022

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

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Archive I An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust.

Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length

Archive II An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View III
Archive IV An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View IV
Archive V An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View V
Archive VI An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View VI
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Archive VIII An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View VIII
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Archive X An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust. View X
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Lancastrian Jewellers
Telephone 07527 577305
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9 Dalton Square
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Lancashire
LA1 1WD
United Kingdom
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An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust.
Antique 89g Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 60" Length
Ref: SA1241437
An antique sterling silver long guard chain featuring belcher links and a dog clip clasp, wrapped in multiple layers on a display bust.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSilver, Sterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsBelcher links, Dog clip clasp, Multi-wrap length

This Victorian 19th-century long guard chain necklace is made of sterling silver in a polished silver colour. The piece is formed from thick, uniform belcher links arranged in multiple layered strands, terminating in a working swivel dog clip clasp at the base. Visible details include solid rounded link construction with minor surface scuffs and light wear consistent with historical use, alongside a stamped silver hallmark on the clasp hardware. The chain measures 152 cm in length and 5.3 mm in width, with the dog clip measuring 2.1 cm by 0.8 cm, and the complete assembly weighs 89.12 grams. Guard chains like this one are traditionally worn suspended around the neck or wrapped multiple times as a multi-strand necklace, while the functional dog clip hardware allows the attachment of pocket watches, lockets, or decorative charms. It suits a range of period jewellery displays and historical collections, and can be worn today as a statement accessory or utilised in contemporary wardrobe styling to showcase antique pendants.

FAQs

A guard chain, historically also known as a muff chain, is a long chain measuring between 48 and 60 inches, traditionally worn wrapped multiple times around the neck during the Victorian and Edwardian eras to hold pocket watches, muffs, or lorgnettes.

Victorian guard chains were typically constructed from sterling silver, gold, or pinchbeck, featuring hand-assembled links such as belcher, rolo, or curb styles, and fitted with a functional swivel clasp or dog clip fastener.

Authentic pieces frequently feature historical British hallmarks or makers marks on the dog clip or jump ring, show mechanical wear patterns consistent with age around link connection points, and display natural silver oxidisation in recessed areas.

Long guard chains offer versatility in modern wardrobes, as they can be looped two, three, or four times to create a multi-strand necklace or styled with antique lockets and pendants suspended from the dog clip clasp.

Store the chain laid flat in a dry, anti-tarnish pouch to prevent tangling and gently polish the links using a soft silver polishing cloth, avoiding abrasive liquid cleansers that remove historical patination.
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