Victorian 18k Gold Ball Link Long Guard Chain opal worked in 9 karat gold

worked in 9 karat gold throughout

The Etruscan Revivalist movement began in the mid 19th Century

The width is 4

Gorgeous pair of mid-Victorian snake earrings

Victorian 18k Gold Ball Link Long Guard Chain opal worked in 9 karat goldDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A fine antique guard chain with fancy ball links and unusually modelled in 18 karat gold. It's long, at 72 inches, and very substantial at 45. 4 grams. It dates from the latter half of the 19th Century, and remains complete with the original swivel fastener. MEASUREMENTS Length: 72 inches Width of links: 3. 0mm WEIGHT 45. 4g MARKS No marks present, tests as 18k gold CONDITION Very good