Victorian filigree bow chain, yellow gold

In our everlasting quest to find fresh antique jewelry we stumbled upon a real treasure. A jeweler's stock that has been in the family vaults for over 80 years. It is not often that we find jewelry that has been "trapped" in a time capsule. All jewelry in this stock was brand new when it was stored decades ago and besides a little dusting off we didn't have to do anything to offer it in its original splendour. This is as close to "brand new antique jewelry" as it can get.

Object group: necklaces
Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe it is of Belgian origin.
Style: late-Victorian - (styles overview)
Period: ca. 1890 (events and facts in 1890)
Material: 18K yellow gold - (precious metals)
Technique: This is in fact thin golden wire twisted into refined motifs. This technique demands very high skills and precision from the maker.
More background information on: chain types, filigree
Hallmarks: illegible remains. - (general hallmarks info)
Condition: excellent condition - (our condition scale)
Dimensions: Length approx. 46.00 cm (18.11 inch)
Weight : 5.90 gram (3.79 dwt)

Reference Nº : 08189-4199 (or click here)

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