Antique 4 string coral beads golden closure

This necklace is made in Walcheren, Zeeland (the Netherlands). The closure is in 14K bi-color gold (yellow and red) and it has four strings of coral beads. In Zeeland this type of closure is called a "zeug" which translate to English as "sow" (female pig). Necklaces like this were worn by women of all ages as part of the local dressing in its distinctive style.

Today there aren't nearly any people left who wear the dress of this local distinctive style. While the youngsters do not wear it at all anymore the older people do wear it occasionally. And in 2003 the last two men wearing the traditional clothing died and most probably in another 10 till 15 years no woman will be wearing it anymore either.

OBJECT GROUP : necklaces
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Netherlands
REGION SPECIFICS : Walcheren part of Zeeland, Netherlands
STYLE : Victorian
PERIOD : 1890
MATERIAL : 14K bi-color gold (yellow and red)
TECHNIQUE : Filigree. This is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs. This technique demands very high skills and precision from the maker.
PRECIOUS STONES : Four coral bead strings in different upgoing lengths for wearing comfort
WEIGHT : 103.80 gram (66.74 dwt)
HALLMARKS : Dutch origin - oak leaf - We are certain about the origin of this jewel because of the control mark representing an oak leaf, that was in use in the Netherlands till 1906.
CONDITION : Excellent condition - (click here for our condition scale)
SIZE : From 38.00 cm (14.96 inch) till 49.00 cm (19.29 inch)
RESIZING : This necklace can be enlarged and we'll be happy to quote you a price for this once you give us the needed length.


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