18K Solid Gold Victorian Filigree Chain, French Belle Epoque Sautoir Necklace, Solid Gold Half Guard Chain XIX Century vermeil_bracelet 5" or 40 cm

5" or 40 cm

this vermeil half guard chain has lovely details

which has been heavily foxed with time

The inscription on the front "plus qu'hier

Both of the closures are in excellent condition and very strong with a good latch

18K Solid Gold Victorian Filigree Chain, French Belle Epoque Sautoir Necklace, Solid Gold Half Guard Chain XIX Century vermeil_bracelet 5" or 40 cmThis buttery old gold filigree chain is the perfect showcase for French craftsmanship of the Belle Epoque Era and stands as a testament to the outstanding attention to detail of the time. Featuring lozenge links with interior symmetrical filigree work which is centered with a gold bead, each individual piece of filigree and detailing was hand crafted by a skilled goldsmith without the use of modern tools. There is something romantic about imagining a