Antique, Pinchbeck Long Guard Chain 56 inches, 34.94g

This incredible fancy link long guard chain measures 56 inches long, 4mm wide, and is crafted in Pinchbeck (not gold). It weighs 34.94g

The links of this chain sit smoothly together, crafted like little balls with pierced crosses on their tops.  

A pinchbeck dog clip hangs at the base of the chain enhancing its styling possibilities and giving the wearer opportunities to attach a split ring, pendants or charms.

Long Guard/Muff Chains have been a fashion staple for over a century, and at their original length, they are highly sought after. This chain is beautiful worn alone, but can also be part of a stack with longer or shorter chains. The dog clip offers yet more possibilities to add pendants or charms.

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A note about Pinchbeck:  Christopher Pinchbeck, was born in Clerkenwell, England in the 1670s, and it was he who invented what became known as Pinchbeck, the eponymous alloy, and which was used as a subsitute for gold.  At that time, pinchbeck was extremely popular as it opened up the jewellery market for people who could not afford to buy 18ct Gold.