19th Century Gold Guard Chain with Figural Hand Clasp
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Early 19th century yellow gold long guard chain with figural hand form clasp. Approx 72 cm doubled ex clasp. weight 28 grams. Tests as 12ct and the parts as higher. With moving rococo slide and screw clasp, with figural hand form clasp. Approx 72 cm doubled ex clasp. weight 28 grams. Tests as 12ct and the parts as higher. With moving rococo slide and screw clasp.
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- Guard Chain - In the 19th century and early 20th century, a guard chain was attached to a watch, and also an item of clothing, such as a buttonhole or a waistcoat to prevent the loss of the watch. For ladies, the guard chains were used to hold the ladies fob watch securely and sometimes were long enough to be wrapped around the neck a number of times and worn as a necklace.
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