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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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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 has applied wire work with bezel and prong set rhinestones .Pendant is attached to a...
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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, 1880 circa
Hand crafted in vibrant 15 KT solid gold, electronically tested
Spectacular...
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 15k Gold
c. 1890s Victorian Gold-Filled Book Chain Necklace with Detachable Cross
Located in Honolulu, HI
Antique Victorian gold-filled book chain necklace, circa 1890s.
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
Sterling Silver, Victorian Book Chain Necklace with Silver & Gold Inlaid Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace
Sterling Silver
Circa 1880
Introducing a stunning piece of history—the Victorian Book Chain Necklace, crafted from exquisite sterling silver.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
I love the design of the 3 bales with their wonderful finish.
The Victorian book chain is 17 inches long.
The locket without the bales is 33mm tall and 28mm wide and 15mm deep.
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 FABULOUS BALES INCLUDING A LARGE DOG CLIP BALE AND A LARGE CIRCLE CLIP BALE.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Gold-filled
