French Silver Filigree Sautoir Necklace Chain, Antique French Half Guard Chain georgian_earrings one of a kind snake

one of a kind snake earrings were crafted in the Napoleon III period

5 in diameter x

The locket is hallmarked with a horse head on the bail

Ring Head Size: 1

the chain can be worn doubled as a long sautoir

French Silver Filigree Sautoir Necklace Chain, Antique French Half Guard Chain georgian_earrings one of a kind snakeThis pretty half length long guard chain was crated by talented silversmiths around the turn of the 20th century. The delicate oval links showcase romantic and whymiscal infinity knots which represent undying love and devotion. Stamped with a boar's head hallmark from the Paris assay office, it assures a minimum silver purity of 800. It was very likely cut down from a longer sautoir or muff chain at some point in the past. CONDITION NOTES: The