An extra long muff or guard chain is among the most versatile additions to any jewelry collection! Both fashionable and practical, these chains were essential during the 18th & 19th centuries when their length was utilized for tucking precious items into a belt and skirt pocket while keeping them secure. The swiveling dog hook clasp usually kept a pocket watch, a lorgnette, a wax seal stamp, keys and other decorative fobs. It was multi-purpose back then, and today its sixty inches of chain can be styled in so many different ways!

Handmade in the 19th century, the chain boasts a gorgeous antique patina and a satiny feel, smooth with no kinks, while its dependable box-style link is as beautiful as it is strong. While the chain has the construction of a box chain, the links are quite unique– each of their four sides is pierced in the center while its edges are cut like additional facets. Both the piercings and extra facets create a remarkable play of light, allowing the chain to glitter with every movement. The chain's versatile swiveling hook opens a world of possibilities for styling with pendants and charms. It's length allows it to be worn not only as one long chain as originally intended, but also looped twice or even three times around the neck, as modeled, to make a stunning statement necklace.  Elegant and in excellent condition, this rare, extra long guard chain is simply everything you could wish for in an antique chain!

• Handmade in the 19th century
• 18k blush light yellow gold
• Chain measures 60 inches long with 3/4 inch long swivel, 2.5 millimeter gage
• 25 grams
• Citrine pendant is not included and is listed separately here

Inventory# P19057