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Rare and sought after Georgian 10K gold hand fist slide guard chain necklace C.1820.
These chains were used as guard chains for lorgnettes, watches, or simply for hanging valuable pendants.
The necklace is extra long 54 inches just the chain alone. It can be wrapped twice around a neck. The chain is approx. 2 mm wide.
The hand fist crafted very realistically and has front and back. It is holding an upside down stirrup shape swivel adorned with baroque patterns. The clasp has its own spin swivel. The latch turns open on the hinge and locks close with the knurled threaded nut. The hand and the clasp together are 31 mm (1 1/4") long while the hand with the stirrup swivel is approx. 16 mm (5/8”) long.
The slide is 19 mm (3/4") long 9 mm (5/16") wide. It is adorned with precise foliage hand carving on both sides and crimp collet set faceted red paste. The slide slides freely along the chain.
There are no hallmarks. Tested 10K gold. Total weight is 22.6 grams.
Very good antique condition commensurate with age.
