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What is a Victorian book chain?
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A 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.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold
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
Category
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Victorian Etruscan Revival English Book Chain Collar 15 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
An amazing Victorian period English book chain collar designed in sought after Etruscan design
Category
Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Onyx, Gold-filled
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled