Antique Slide Chain Necklace - Gold Filled Slide Chain Necklace Dog Chain Clasp - Edwardian Lorgnette - Vintage Estate Jewelry SM&S 1900s

$135.00

Description:
Antique gold filled slide on a 24" long oval link chain. The adorable necklace slide features a red rhinestone and two seed pearls on a gold filled slide.

This antique slide is gold filled as is the antique dog chain clasp. The 24'' long chain does not test as gold and is most likely jeweler’s brass.

This gold filled slide and the dog chain clasp as well as the chain are circa early 1900s.

NOTE:
Slide chains were popular in the late 1880s into the early 1900s and were often worn with a pendant watch attached to the dog chain clip. In modern times, as in older times, they are a classic pieces that add to any outfit or ensemble.

Weight:
5.2 grams

Size:
length of chain - 24" when worn doubled (48" long in total)
slide is approximately 1/4" long x 1/4" wide

Condition:
This antique slide chain is in nice condition with light wear commensurate with antique age (circa 1900-1910). The dog chain clasp and slide itself have some patina/light use marks commensurate with antique age. See photos for detail.

Markings:
Chain clip is marked SM&S for Scofield, Melcher & Scofield.

Scofield, Melcher & Scofield did business in Plainville, Mass beginning around 1896 and into the early 1900s.




** Loose stones and/or boxes are used to provide color and perspective in our photos are not included in your purchase. **
** This item has been tested with a GemOro AuRacle AGT1 Plus Electronic Gold and Platinum Tester.


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