THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT ~
Type: Chain, Necklace
Materials: 18k Gold, Enamel
Size: 9.1g, 25 inches
Era: Victorian (1837-1901)
ABOUT:
Awesome French antique 18k solid gold double strand necklace with a barrel clasp decorated with a dog (for fidelity and faithfulness,) and a peacock (representing strength, beauty and renewal.) Intricate enamel details with colors of navy, light blue, black, white, green and orange. Makes an excellent chain, pendant or locket holder for your neckmess or neckstack. But it also wears beautifully alone with the clasp to the front as a pendant, hanging to the side or towards the back. It has a wonderful shimmer, shine and a rich buttery antique patina that just glows.
Nice length and drapes beautifully. This is an antique piece that I acquired in France from the 1800s early Victorian era. These pieces are becoming more and more scarce, as these folk traditional pieces fell out of use in the early 1900s.
French hallmarks for 18k on the loop. Antique boxes / items in displays in photos are not included.
MEASUREMENTS:
It weighs 9.1g. It is about 25 inches in length stretched end to end. The little barrel clasp pendant is about 21mm from loop to loop.
IMPORTANT CONDITION NOTES:
Please note that all my pieces are in estate condition. Some loss to the enamel making the animals a little harder to make out. (I've heard of people using a tiny sharpie pen to fill in the low relief area to darken the image.) Other than the enamel loss the piece is in otherwise great condition with no solders or repairs. The clasp functions well and is sturdy and secure. Uniform surface wear from age but fantastic to wear. Scarce and interesting piece in solid gold. I have one and wear it layered with other pieces pretty much every time I go out.
My disclaimer with all my antique pieces - Please note due to age, this piece is not in mint condition.
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