{"product_id":"antique-georgian-14k-10k-gold-garnet-hand-fist-necklace-slide-guard-chain-c-1820","title":"Antique Georgian 14K 10K Gold Garnet Hand Fist Necklace Slide Guard Chain C.1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttention International buyers:\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us regarding the shipping \u003cbr\u003ebefore committing to the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare and sought-after Georgian 14K and 10K gold garnet\u003cbr\u003ehand fist clasp slide guard chain necklace, circa 1820.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch chains were used as guard chains for lorgnettes,\u003cbr\u003ewatches, or for suspending valuable pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is extra-long, measuring 34.5\" inches for the chain alone,\u003cbr\u003eand can be wrapped twice around the neck.\u003cbr\u003eChain width is approximately 1.7 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hand-fist is realistically crafted, with fully modeled front and back.\u003cbr\u003eIt holds an inverted stirrup-shaped pivot.\u003cbr\u003eThe hinged latch opens smoothly and locks securely\u003cbr\u003ewith a knurled threaded nut.\u003cbr\u003eThe hand and clasp together measure approximately 32 mm.\u003cbr\u003eThe hand is approximately 13 mm.\u003cbr\u003eThe clasp is 9 mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slide measures approximately 18 mm long and 9.5 mm wide.\u003cbr\u003eIt is decorated on both sides with finely carved embellishments \u003cbr\u003eand 4 garnets on front.\u003cbr\u003eThe slide moves freely along the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no hallmarks.\u003cbr\u003eThe slide and the clasp acid tested 14K, the chain tested 10K gold.\u003cbr\u003eTotal weight: 16.1 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition commensurate with age.\u003cbr\u003e(see all photos).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Cicada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208447873308,"sku":"004099","price":537300.0,"currency_code":"ISK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5042\/8700\/files\/DSC_0201_4d02bfc3-21d9-417e-b5be-872cb9a60970.jpg?v=1781530919","url":"https:\/\/emeraldcicadajewelry.com\/en-is\/products\/antique-georgian-14k-10k-gold-garnet-hand-fist-necklace-slide-guard-chain-c-1820","provider":"Emerald Cicada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}