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Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
period. It has beautiful engraved studs on the chain accented with round studs for a three dimensional
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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W 1.63 in L 16.5 in
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
great beauty. I love the design of the 3 bales with their wonderful finish.
The Victorian book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
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H 1.25 in W 1 in L 17 in
Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
We do love a good antique gold chain here at StolenAttic and this beautiful Victorian piece has
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Heavy 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Heavy 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar
Two dog clips and each link stamped
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
book
Measurements: weight 39.48g, length 36cm, width 6mm
Materials: 9ct gold
Hallmarks: stamped
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Hardy & Hayes Antique Baroque Pearl and Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
encircling three baroque pearl eggs, completed by a bracelet of curb link chain. Modeled to rest comfortably
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 0.48 in L 19.69 in
Book Form Goldstone Picture Locket Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Victorian, 1890
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
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H 1 in W 0.6 in
19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Nickel
H 1.58 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
Victorian Snake Gold Brooch Pendant, 1890
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
chain or a cord, like a pendant.
Once it was common to communicate a message via pin or brooch
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Materials
Gold
Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
gilt filigrees with large faceted crystal pastes are suspended by two book chains.
Clip back fittings
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal
Victorian Sterling Silver 'Amity Eternity Infinity' Locket
Located in Brisbane, QLD
modelled and styled photographs the locket is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large
Located in NEWARK, GB
attached to a book chain necklace.
Marks and era:
Victorian era, unmarked, tests as sterling silver
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Leaf engraved, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
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This would look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace.
Marks and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique silver locket pendant, Butterfly and Roses, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
would look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace.
Marks and era
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Minton Majolica Platter with Lattice Work and Daisy Chain Border, Dated 1880
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, surrounded by basketweave latticework, with a continuous chain of daisies forming the border, impressed marks
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
1 1/8” inches wide. The locket is pictured here on a book chain that is also available on Kirsten’s
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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Victorian Watercolor Portrait of Scandalous Lady Painted by M King Signed Dated
By Mr. King
Located in Katonah, NY
..., "ran away from Sheffets..." and later ran away in London."
Portraits in the Victorian period were done
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Paintings
Materials
Paper, Wood
H 7 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in
2 Antique 1862 Minton International Exhibition Jeweled Turquoise Plates
By Minton
Located in Dayton, OH
18th Century Sèvres on the tastes of Victorian high society. The designs are far from being mere copies
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Antique 1860s Victorian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
A Minton Majolica Turquoise Ground Snake-Handled Jardinière, Dated 1858
By Minton, Gottfried Semper
Located in Banner Elk, NC
band of oblong chain-work reserves with green stylized leaves and glazed in rose, green, and yellow
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Majolica
H 10.25 in W 19.5 in D 16.25 in
Evans Shrewsbury 1763-1856 Sterling Pair Cases Fusee Demi Hunter Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
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Movement: Fusee and chain movement, signed Evans Shrewsbury and numbered 783. Gilded verge movement with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Early Victorian Pocket Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 3.01 in W 1 in Dm 2.28 in
Exceptional 19th Century Marquetry Centre Table, Edward Holmes Baldock
By Edward Holmes Baldock
Located in Benington, Herts
ebony band enclosing a marquetry chain of flowers inlaid in specimen stained woods and mother of pearl
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Center Tables
Materials
Ebony, Maple, Tulipwood
Minton Majolica Large Fruit Bowl with Three Pigeons Support, English, Dated 1870
By Minton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
interior, with a daisy chain molded rim, supported by three fan-tail pigeons glazed in shades of blue
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Majolica
Platinum Dune Necklace with Tanzanites (3.87 CTW)
By HCL METAL WORKS
Located in Gorham, ME
have repurposed a vintage Platinum chain to add a Futuristic-Victorian look to this necklace.
The
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2010s American Neoclassical Drop Necklaces
Materials
Tanzanite, Platinum
George Frederic Watts 'Get thee beyond me, Satan', 19th Century British drawing
By George Frederic Watts
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
. F. Watts. The Last Great Victorian’, New Haven & London, 2004, p.22.
Note: Watts painted the
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19th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Chalk
George Frederic WattsGeorge Frederic Watts 'Get thee beyond me, Satan', 19th Century British drawing
H 10.63 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Victorian Book Chain with Locket
Located in Florida, FL
Victorian sterling silver book chain with locket
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Antique Victorian Book Link Collar 18 Carat Gold on Silver circa 1880 Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This stunning Victorian book collar link chain is crafted in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 15 Karat Book Chain and Cross with Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Mansfield, OH
Antique Victorian 15 karat book chain and cross with seed pearl pendant necklace. This Exquisite
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Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold
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L 18 in
Victorian Austro-Hungarian Bejeweled Crystal Parure 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
and simple book chain going up around the neck. The brooch offers a similar large plaque linked
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Antique 1870s Drop Necklaces
Antique Marine Chronometer by John Poole, London, circa 1846
By John Poole
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
instrument of this age.
The movement is a full brass plate chain fusee with four ringed pillars and ten
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Indian Runner Duck "Basil" No. 0125 - Standing black duck portrait, red wall
By Claire Rosen
Located in Houston, TX
black duck standing atop a tree branch, set against a floral, Victorian-era reminiscent red wallpaper
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2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Victorian Book Chain Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One 14 karat yellow gold (acid tested) "Y" shaped Victorian book chain necklace measuring twenty
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Book Chain Link Gold Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
book chain. Beadwork accents decorate the oval-shaped connectors, which alternate with folded panel
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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
15k Gold
Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain Collar Enamel Locket Necklace original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
The most fabulous example of Victorian
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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L 17.5 in
Antique Victorian Silver Book Chain Bracelet, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain bracelet.
Pretty engraved floral links
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Bracelets
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian silver book chain necklace, star links
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace.
This is a gorgeous piece with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Aesthetic Era
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian, Aesthetic era book chain necklace.
This is a day to night necklace
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Materials
Silver
Victorian Sterling Silver Beaded Book Chain and 800 Silver Locket
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Victorian sterling silver beaded book chain with 800 silver oval locket.
This is a
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20th Century Chain Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Victorian Rose Gold Fancy Book Link Necklace, Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A fine antique Victorian 9k rose gold fancy book link chain hand crafted circa 1880. The main links
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian 15.26 Ctw. Old Cut Diamond Starburst Pendant & Antique Gold Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
fitting is removable. The 14k yellow gold Victorian "book-chain" style link is reversible. Total weight is
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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H 2 in Dm 1.75 in L 17.5 in
Antique Victorian 1880s Emerald and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Locket
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional Victorian 0.15 carat emerald and seed pearl, 15 karat yellow gold locket and chain
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Unusual Etruscan Link Gold Book Chain Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
bracelet is crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold, and is comprised of an alternating design of 12 book chain
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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Victorian Moon and Stars Book Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
One of the most charming book chain collars I have ever seen is gold on sterling with raised
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Vermeil
Antique Victorian Gilt Locket and Book Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
motif.
The book chain necklace has nice chunky wide links which are lightly textured on one side, it is
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
Victorian Silver Book Chain Necklace, Collar Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Victorian silver collar or book chain necklace.
There is so much detailing
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Link Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Victorian Silver Photo Locket and Book Chain Collar Necklace
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Victorian Antique Book Chain Collar Necklace and Sterling Silver beautifully engraved photo
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Antique 1890s British Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Victorian Style Silver Plated Fairytale Book Chain Necklace with Bottle
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage metal silver plated book chain necklace, with a separate little container or bottle with a
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20th Century Dutch Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 0.16 in D 1.15 in
Antique Victorian Large Niello Heart Locket and Chain
Located in Stamford, CT
darker silver is shimmering. This piece is accompanied by a simple, satin toned silver book chain that is
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Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Niello, Sterling Silver
1900s Antique German Wooden Lectern and Chain with Holy Bible Printed Book
Located in Van Nuys, CA
it has 876 numbered pages.
Bibles and other rare and precious books would often be chained to
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Family Book Locket Charm 14k Rose Gold Pendant Opens 8 Photo
Located in Torrance, CA
Victorian era, a time capsule and remembrance of loved ones. The locket is ideal worn as a pendant on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.75 in L 1 in
Antique Victorian Family Book Locket Charm 14k Rose Gold Pendant Opens 5 Photo
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian family book locket (circa 1860s to 1880s), crafted in 14k rose
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
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H 0.75 in W 0.5 in
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Find the exact victorian book chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and Silver, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a victorian book chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.
How Much is a Victorian Book Chain?
The price for a victorian book chain starts at $600 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,415.
Questions About Victorian Book Chain
- What is a Victorian book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a book chain?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
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