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Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900
Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900

Antique Lusterweibchen Depicting Lucretia, Germany 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

wrought iron chains adorned with hand-forged iron roses. Manufactured in Germany circa 1900. A striking

Category

Early 1900s German Renaissance Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Iron

Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds
Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds

Victorian Starburst Locket in 18K Gold with Old Mine-Cut Diamonds

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

hallmark of the era. It is suspended from an intricate hand-crafted gold link chain that complements its

Category

1890s Late Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet
Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet

Antique Art Deco Platinum 3.72ctw Old Diamond Fancy Wrist Watch Bracelet

By Hamilton

Located in Montclair, NJ

inches w/ 2" safety chain Movement: Mechanical - Hand Wound - 23 Jewels - American Made Weight: 30.5

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Art Deco “Day & Night” Necklace
Art Deco “Day & Night” Necklace

Art Deco “Day & Night” Necklace

Located in London, GB

emerald’s intensity. Each pendant glides on a hand-finished platinum chain, meticulously set with pavé

Category

1920s Antique Hand Chain

M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's

M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ Pierced Plates DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Dial with Roman Numeral Markers / Silver Hands ATTACHMENT

Category

1850s British Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Silver

Antique 19th Century Russian Double Sided Silver and Niello Reliquary Cross
Antique 19th Century Russian Double Sided Silver and Niello Reliquary Cross

Antique 19th Century Russian Double Sided Silver and Niello Reliquary Cross

Located in New York, NY

cross grants access to the inner chamber. The beautiful hand made long chain completes this wonderful

Category

19th Century Russian Baroque Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Golden Jewish Wedding Ring, Europe, Second Half of the 19th Century
Golden Jewish Wedding Ring, Europe, Second Half of the 19th Century

Golden Jewish Wedding Ring, Europe, Second Half of the 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

delicately adorned with minute filigree work. Fine, hand-twisted golden chains encircle the ring’s outer

Category

Mid-19th Century European Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Gold

Antique 1900s Suzani Pillow
Antique 1900s Suzani Pillow

Antique 1900s Suzani Pillow

Located in Los Angeles, US

golden yellow, plum, emerald, and fuchsia embroidery. Each petal segment is meticulously hand-embroidered

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Bohemian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Cotton

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Coin, Diamond and Gold Pendant Necklace

By Vicki Orr

Located in Naples, FL

pendant is on a heavy, solid 22k gold hand-made paper clip chain with toggle closure. Exquisite and

Category

15th Century and Earlier American Contemporary Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold, Bronze, Yellow Gold, Gold

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ 10 Jewels / Cylindrical Escapement DIAL / HANDS: Enamel / Filigree Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Chain

Category

1820s French Antique Hand Chain

Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Fan Necklace
Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Fan Necklace

Art Deco Platinum & Diamond Fan Necklace

Located in Brisbane City, QLD

and wearable jewel. The fine platinum cable link chain suspends a hand made platinum 'fan' pendant set

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Superb Art Deco 7.70 Ct Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18 KT
Superb Art Deco 7.70 Ct Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18 KT

Superb Art Deco 7.70 Ct Fire Opal Diamond Necklace 18 KT

Located in Napoli, IT

This timeless treasure from the Art deco pendant with dedicated chain plus chain has been hand

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Fire Opal, 18k Gold

Art Deco 0.42ct Diamond Pendant Heart Motif Filigree Necklace in Platinum
Art Deco 0.42ct Diamond Pendant Heart Motif Filigree Necklace in Platinum

Art Deco 0.42ct Diamond Pendant Heart Motif Filigree Necklace in Platinum

Located in Boston, MA

articulated dangling drop pendant suspended from a hand formed platinum fancy link chain. Set with 0.42ctw of

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Early 20th C. Cast Bronze & Green Amber Slag Glass Hex Paneled Pendant Light
Early 20th C. Cast Bronze & Green Amber Slag Glass Hex Paneled Pendant Light

Early 20th C. Cast Bronze & Green Amber Slag Glass Hex Paneled Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Rich amber and green slag, art glass shade. Detailed castings . 55" of chunky, hand- wrought quatrefoil

Category

1910s American Arts and Crafts Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Bronze

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920
Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa  1920

Ball Watch Co. Open Faced Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1920

By Ball Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

/ HANDS: Factory Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Gold-filled

Large French Chandelier in Oak Louis XVI Style with Six Arms
Large French Chandelier in Oak Louis XVI Style with Six Arms

Large French Chandelier in Oak Louis XVI Style with Six Arms

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

chandelier makes a real statement. It hangs from a turned ceiling rose with three hand-made steel chains

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Steel

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier
Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier

Very Large Antique French Louis XIV Ormolu Gilt Bronze Gold Chandelier

Located in London, GB

figures are positioned with bent knees, backs pressed against the central shaft, and hands gripping a

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace
Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace

Vintage Coral Seed Pearl and Pearl Drop Victorian Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

a Coral Button surrounded by Seed Pearls and a Pearl Drop. Suspended from a 16” Gold chain. Hand

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace
Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace

Vintage Portrait and Garnet Bead Gold Antique Necklace

Located in Montreal, QC

Link and 18tcw Garnet Beads Chain. Hand crafted 18K Yellow Gold. The necklace measures approx. 20” long

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Cameo Tear Drop Shape Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

translucent multi color shell carving of a woman’s profile. There is an original hand made wire chain from the

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907
Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

Waltham 14Kt Multi Colored 16 Size Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1907

By Waltham Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

: Enamel Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Chain / Regular Length

Category

Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Gold

Antique Limestone Lion Crest or Plaque
Antique Limestone Lion Crest or Plaque

Antique Limestone Lion Crest or Plaque

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Dating from the 1850s, this carved limestone antique plaque depicts the head of a lion within hand

Category

Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style

Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style

Located in Antwerp, BE

engraved ornamentation, and the lantern is suspended by a robust, hand-forged copper chain. A unique and

Category

Late 17th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Copper

Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace
Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace

Vintage Chinese White Porcelain Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

hand-painted on a light-colored whitish hand-knotted silk "chain." The necklace is a 1930s Art Deco

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified
Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified

Chinese Antique Qing Carved "Mutton Fat" Nephrite Plaque Pendant Certified

Located in Northampton, MA

hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Jade, Silver

Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque after Gustaaf Wappers
Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque after Gustaaf Wappers

Berlin 'K.P.M.' Porcelain Plaque after Gustaaf Wappers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Plaque, circa 1870 painted with a bearded Christopher Columbus in a cloak with his hands bound in chains

Category

1860s Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Porcelain

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial
Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

Elgin Solid 14Kt. White Gold Pocket Watch with Famous Jewelry Store Enamel Dial

By Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

Signed Montgomery Brothers / Original Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Vintage Chain Attachment

Category

1920s American Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace
Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace

Victorian Large Amethyst Natural Pearl Gold Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

pear shaped amethyst. The beautiful hand made chain measures 22 inches in length and the pendant

Category

1880s American Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

Caravaggesque Oil on Copper "Flagellation of Christ" Baroque Sicilian, 17th Cent
Caravaggesque Oil on Copper "Flagellation of Christ" Baroque Sicilian, 17th Cent

Caravaggesque Oil on Copper "Flagellation of Christ" Baroque Sicilian, 17th Cent

By (After) Caravaggio

Located in Milano, IT

the chain, while the other hand holds a rope, which can be seen, is passed around Jesus' waist and one

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Copper

French 19th Century Empire St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier
French 19th Century Empire St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier

French 19th Century Empire St. Alabaster and Ormolu Chandelier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

mottled etched candle cup in each hand. Three elegant chains with oblong links and delicate palmette

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century
Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century

Gold Lorgnette, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

hand face to a chain. W: 1.19 or (34 gr) L: 2.87 in (7,3 cm) / l: 0.78 in (2 cm) Gold 18K Work of

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Gold

Large Late 19th Century Wrought Andirons
Large Late 19th Century Wrought Andirons

Large Late 19th Century Wrought Andirons

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

removable rod iron chain. The hand crafted iron work has amazing details. The scale is very impressive and

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Wrought Iron

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal
Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal

Multicolored Moonstone Palais Royal Grand Tour Scent Bottle with Seal

By Karen Sugarman Designs

Located in Colleyville, TX

replaced and carved by a jeweler. This special scent bottle has been married to a long hand-linked chain

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Carnelian, Moonstone, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Sil...

Antique Indian Embroidered Dress Band
Antique Indian Embroidered Dress Band

Antique Indian Embroidered Dress Band

Located in London, GB

craftsperson has worked by hand, delicately chain-stitching a variety of motifs into the fabric. The body of

Category

Early 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Silk, Satin

Victorian Gold Almond Necklace Earring Set
Victorian Gold Almond Necklace Earring Set

Victorian Gold Almond Necklace Earring Set

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian Mid 1800’s (1840-1850) 3 Dimensional acorn pin and earring set with original patina. Hand

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Sterling Silver, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Sterling Silver, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Long Guard Chain Sterling Silver, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster , GB

This solid, late Victorian guard chain is made up of strong Sterling Silver links each baring a

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Rare 73 Grams 14 Karat Rose Gold Curb Chain
Victorian Rare 73 Grams 14 Karat Rose Gold Curb Chain

Victorian Rare 73 Grams 14 Karat Rose Gold Curb Chain

Located in Napoli, IT

gold, hollow hand made Curb chain of immense beauty Surprisingly long and large links, truly enchanting

Category

1890s Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold On Silver, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold On Silver, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold On Silver, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster , GB

A robust Antique Victorian guard chain made up of strong Silver cable links which have been gilded

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold on Silver Link Necklace, circa 1880
Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold on Silver Link Necklace, circa 1880

Antique Victorian Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold on Silver Link Necklace, circa 1880

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

Muff to keep the wearers hands warm in winter. Each chain link has developed a lovely smoothness with

Category

1880s British Late Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse
Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse

Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse

Located in Long Island City, NY

ornate antique gold hardware. Clasp closure and hand chain.

Category

1920s Antique Hand Chain

Antique Victorian Gold Locket Dated Birmingham 1890 15 Carat Gold
Antique Victorian Gold Locket Dated Birmingham 1890 15 Carat Gold

Antique Victorian Gold Locket Dated Birmingham 1890 15 Carat Gold

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

and the  date mark "q" for 1890. Set on a lovely Gold second hand chain, they were both purchased

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Hand Pendant and Chain Necklace
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Hand Pendant and Chain Necklace

Victorian Turquoise and Gold Hand Pendant and Chain Necklace

Located in Madison area, WI

- Carved Victorian Hand Pendant and Fine Gold Chain Necklace - c. 1860-1890 - 14k gold, Persian

Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold

Georgian Long Gold Chain with Three Colour Gold Hand Clasp
Georgian Long Gold Chain with Three Colour Gold Hand Clasp

Georgian Long Gold Chain with Three Colour Gold Hand Clasp

Located in London, GB

A lovely Georgian chain which has a three colour gold hand clasp with a cabochon ruby ring on one

Category

Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Belgian Folk Art Carved Wood Chain and Lock, circa 1940
Belgian Folk Art Carved Wood Chain and Lock, circa 1940

Belgian Folk Art Carved Wood Chain and Lock, circa 1940

Located in Antwerp, BE

Belgian carved wood chain with lock, circa 1940. A charming piece of Folk Art to display or wear as

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Early 20th Century Belgian Folk Art Antique Hand Chain

Five French Cast Iron Bollards with Elaborate Original Chain and Rosettes
Five French Cast Iron Bollards with Elaborate Original Chain and Rosettes

Five French Cast Iron Bollards with Elaborate Original Chain and Rosettes

Located in Woodbury, CT

these fabulous bollards with their original chains will do it in style! When we bought them, they had no

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement
19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautiful skeleton clock, functionally perfect but we always recommend a complete overhaul by an expert. Please note that all of our items are shipped after a microwave woodworm t...

Category

Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Hand Chain

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Necklace
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Necklace

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Porcelain Necklace

Located in Chesterland, OH

-painted on a light-colored whitish hand-knotted silk "chain." The necklace is a 1930s Art Deco piece with

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1920s Art Deco Antique Hand Chain

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Antique Hand Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique hand chain available at 1stDibs. Each antique hand chain for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using cotton, fabric and metal. Find 26 options for an antique or vintage antique hand chain now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique hand chain, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique hand chain made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique hand chain over the years, but those crafted by Jefferson Electric Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Hand Chain?

The average selling price for an antique hand chain at 1stDibs is $1,545, while they’re typically $248 on the low end and $12,280 for the highest priced.