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Antique French Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain, Circa 1870

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An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 karat yellow gold sautoir chain; part of our diverse antique necklace and pendant collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sautoir chain has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The 50" antique gold necklace consists of box chain links and a yellow gold drop connected via a hand shaped pendant. The cast hand shaped terminal features an ornamental cuff design and grips an interlacing wirework connector to a swivel link style clasp. The pendant ornament terminates with further ring loops conjoined to a simplified cast yellow gold sceptre design. By virtue of its length and moveable baluster knop, this sautoir chain in gold may be worn as a one or two strand necklace. The chain is hallmarked to the wirework loop and ring loops with the French 18k gold fineness mark (eagle's head). NOTE: A sautoir is a French term used to define a long fine necklace accented with a suspended suspends a tassel/ornament and often set with gems. Condition This exceptional sautoir chain is excellent quality and an exceptional gauge of gold, with sharp cast decoration. The chain is in excellent condition, with clear hallmarks to the ring loop. Dimensions Length of drop 5.6cm/2.2" Width of pendant 9.43mm/0.37" Length of terminal 2.95cm/1.16" Diameter of knop 9.56mm/0.38" Height of lower setting 4.88mm/0.19" Chain length 128.27cm/50.5" Weight 32.88 grams Date: Circa 1870 Origin: France, Europe Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this fine vintage gold and gemstone ring. Item Ref. SKU: C7096
  • Metal:
  • Weight:
    32.88 g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.19 in (4.83 mm)Width: 0.37 in (9.4 mm)Length: 50.5 in (1,282.7 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: C70961stDibs: LU128215992192
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