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Looking at jewellery from a particualar period? Why not learn a bit more about the characteristics of each period.

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Thomas Glover Antique & Vintage Jewellery Shop in The UK

Name: Victorian 10 carat gold guard chain c.1890
SKU: CH010

Victorian 10 carat gold guard chain c.1890

SKU: CH010

£2,450.00

An unusual smooth linked, heavy weight Victorian guard chain with an albert swivel to the base.

This beautiful polished oval belcher link chain is perfect for layering and can be worn extra long, or wound 2 or 3 times around the neck.

It is in great condition.

10 carat gold is an unusual standard and was made in the mid to late Victorian era in the UK. In 1932 gold hallmarks were standardised and 10ct, 12ct and 15ct were replaced with 9ct and 14ct gold.

Era: Victorian, 1837 - 1901

Measurements: Chain 156 cm (61.5 ") in length,

43 grams in weight

Hallmarks: stamped 10 to end link - chain and Albert swivel tests 10 carat gold

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