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Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Faceted Belcher Link Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 19.25"
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Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Faceted Belcher Link Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 19.25"

19th century
Description

This stunning Antique Victorian Belcher chain is a true treasure. Crafted in bright 9ct yellow gold, it features a charming gold dog-clip fastening. The chain features beautifully round, faceted belcher links that catch the light and shine as they move.

Whether worn as part of a layered necklace stack, on its own or paired with an antique pendant, this chain will undoubtedly elevate any jewellery collection.

METAL

Links - 9ct Yellow Gold

Dog Clip - 9ct Yellow Gold

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 19.25" in length

Measures 3.24mm across

Dog clip measures 2.3cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

9.9 grams

HALLMARKS

Link - AC 9C Tag

Dog Clip - ACC

CONDITION

The antique chain remains in very good condition for its age. The links feature a lovely gold tone, and the dog clip is in fine working order. The antique piece would be a lovely addition to your collection or make a superb gift!

Item Number - 11976

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Belcher Chain to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09701371
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Faceted belcher links: design widely favoured during the late Victorian period.
Swivel dog-clip fastening: traditional clasp fitted to late 19th-century chains.
Applied link tag stamped 9C: fineness mark used before modern conventions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1243053
Dealers Internal Reference
11976
Description
This stunning Antique Victorian Belcher chain is a true treasure. Crafted in bright 9ct yellow gold, it features a charming gold dog-clip fastening.
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The chain features beautifully round, faceted belcher links that catch the light and shine as they move.
Lancastrian Jewellers
fig 1. An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold belcher link chain necklace featuring a dog clip clasp fastener.
fig 1. Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Faceted Belcher Link Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 19.25"

Whether worn as part of a layered necklace stack, on its own or paired with an antique pendant, this chain will undoubtedly elevate any jewellery collection.

METAL

Links - 9ct Yellow Gold

Dog Clip - 9ct Yellow Gold

fig 2. An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold belcher link chain necklace featuring a dog clip clasp fastener.
fig 2. Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Faceted Belcher Link Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 19.25"

MEASUREMENTS

Measures 19.25" in length

Measures 3.24mm across

Dog clip measures 2.3cm x 0.9cm

WEIGHT

9.9 grams

HALLMARKS

Link - AC 9C Tag

Dog Clip - ACC

CONDITION

The antique chain remains in very good condition for its age. The links feature a lovely gold tone, and the dog clip is in fine working order. The antique piece would be a lovely addition to your collection or make a superb gift!

Item Number - 11976

Date of Manufacture

Lancastrian Jewellers has dated this Victorian Gold Belcher Chain to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09701371
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 110-145 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Faceted belcher links: design widely favoured during the late Victorian period.
Swivel dog-clip fastening: traditional clasp fitted to late 19th-century chains.
Applied link tag stamped 9C: fineness mark used before modern conventions.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243053
Dealers Internal Ref
11976
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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An antique Victorian 9ct yellow gold belcher link chain necklace featuring a dog clip clasp fastener.
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Faceted Belcher Link Chain Necklace with Dog Clip | 19.25"
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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • Material9ct Yellow Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsBelcher links, Dog clip clasp, Faceted links

This nineteenth-century necklace is a Victorian 9ct yellow gold faceted belcher link chain necklace with a dog clip. The item is formed from round, faceted belcher links in a bright yellow gold tone, complemented by a secure dog clip clasp fastener on a black display surface. Maker's marks include AC 9C on the link and ACC on the tag, while the piece shows light signs of age commensurate with a well-maintained antique item in very good condition. The necklace measures 49 cm in length with a link width of 3 mm. Designed for personal wear, the piece functions as a standalone neck ornament or accommodates an antique pendant within a modern jewellery collection. The chain rests securely around the neck, lending a traditional Victorian aesthetic to everyday attire or evening wear.

A belcher link chain, also known as a rolo chain, features interlocking circular or oval links that are uniform in width and thickness. Popularised during the Victorian era, these chains frequently featured dog clips or swivel clasps originally designed to secure pocket watches or lockets.

Victorian chains were commonly crafted from solid 9ct, 15ct, or 18ct yellow gold, often featuring hand-faceted detailing or engine-turned patterns. Fasteners such as dog clips and swivel clasps were made from matching gold alloys to ensure durability and security.

Authentic Victorian gold chains often carry specific regional hallmarks, makers marks, or carat stamps such as 9ct or 375 on the dog clip or connecting links. Additional indicators include period-specific clasp mechanisms like spring-loaded dog clips and subtle surface wear consistent with age.

Antique gold chains can be displayed inside velvet-lined glass jewellery caskets, draped over marble trinket trays, or hung on brass jewellery stands atop a dressing table. Grouping period gold pieces together creates a curated focal point on a vanity or chest of drawers.

Clean 9ct gold gently using a soft-bristled brush, mild soap, and warm water, avoiding prolonged submersion of spring-loaded mechanisms. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth and store separately in a fabric-lined box to prevent surface abrasion.
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