{"product_id":"1840-1870-9k-muff-chain-w-swivel","title":"Antique Extra Long Muff Chain with Swivel","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn 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 \u0026amp; 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the 19th century, the chain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eboasts 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 thanks to its thickness. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade in the 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9k blush yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChain measures approximately 55 inches long with 3\/4 inch long swivel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach link is 2.5mm thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32 grams total weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for the long guard chain \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInventory # P19101\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47260691693746,"sku":"P19101","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/9131\/files\/IMG_7779.jpg?v=1780611908","url":"https:\/\/pippinvintage.com\/products\/1840-1870-9k-muff-chain-w-swivel","provider":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}