Victorian 15ct Gold Guard Chain Steel hoop earrings

hoop earrings

Marked on the back "925 Q8 Lapponia"

Featuring a glass back to the rock crystal mounted with a separate bezel

A later pin fitting has since been attached higher up on the brooch

This tiara has hinged gold sides and an elastic band for use when work

Victorian 15ct Gold Guard Chain Steel hoop earringsA 15ct rope link guard chain with an engraved oval slide and dog clip circa 1870. Guard chains were originally designed for practical purposes. They were long enough to loop around the neck while holding items like watches, glasses, or chatelaines at the end using a clasp such as a dog clip. These chains allowed wearers to keep important objects close at hand. Weight: 78grams The chain is 142cm long, 4mm wide and the oval slide is 2cm x 1cm at the