Antique Victorian Rolled Gold Slide Chain Necklace
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Victorian rolled gold slider necklace, featuring an ornate slider with a paste claw set stone. The slider moves up and down the chain, more worn the slider sits in place.
Rolled gold is a hybrid metal consisting of fine layers of gold that are fused by heat to create one or both sides of a base metal of brass or copper. Usually rolled gold consists of 5% gold. This process was patented in England in 1817; it became popular in the 1920's and 1930's and was used in high quality vintage jewellery.
In the Victorian era well dress women would wear long chains, sometimes looped and caught on a brooch, full length or holding a watch. Slides would be attaches, they became very collectable.
HALLMARKS
None.
ERA
Victorian, 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS
The chain measures 83cm / 32.6" in length and a width of 0.2cm / 0.1". The slider measures 0.4cm / 1" in diameter.
CONDITION
The necklace is in excellent antique condition.
SKU
1332
Caring for your jewelry
Antique and vintage jewelry lasts longest with gentle care. Store each piece separately, keep it away from perfume and hairspray, and clean it with a soft dry cloth.
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