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Gold watch chain choker

£365.00

Antique Victorian 9 carat gold watch chain choker with additional bolt ring, circa 1890

This unusual 36cm / 14.17in fob watch chain would have held a pocket watch in the Victorian era. It comprises slender elongated links alternating with round rings, and is fixed with its original bolt ring and dog clip clasps. I have added a larger antique bolt ring to make the piece more comfortable to wear as a neck chain – it is choker length. If desired you could remove the bolt ring I’ve added and add another component, such as an embossed split ring. Really the options are endless with an antique chain like this and you can be quite imaginative with how you style it! As it is, the bolt ring will make a great charm holder – see photo #5 for an example (puffy heart charms available here). All three clasps are nice and secure. The overall effect of this lovely chain is feminine yet edgy.

Total length: just over 36cm / 14.17in (choker length)

The original bolt ring and dog clip clasps are marked 9CT, with the maker’s mark JG&S

The bolt ring I’ve added is marked 9CT

Gross weight: 10.16g

Condition: good antique

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