French Antique Silver Long Guard Muff Chain
Located in New York, NY
French Silver Muff Chain 158 cm / 62.2 in. 41 grams
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Silver
Antique Muff Chain
19th Century Antique Long Muff Chain 14k Yellow Gold/Dog Clip
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Material: 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 61.6 grams Length: 60.5 inches chain 7/8 inches clasp Chain width: 3.5 mm Antique muff chain crafted in 14k yellow gold.
Category
19th Century Antique Muff Chain
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9 Karat Yellow Gold Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 9 karat yellow gold this belcher link 'muff' chain was crafted in the 19th century and was very likely made in the United Kingdom.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Georgian Muff Chain with Flowered Barrel Clasp
Located in Venice, CA
Muff chains are always long so that the muff could be worn at hand level; for contemporary use, their length makes them a great chain to wear long or doubled around the neck.
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique amethyst and gold muff chain
Located in New York, NY
An Art Nouveau longchain necklace set with cabochon amethyst lozenges, in 14k gold. This elegant longchain is composed of fine gold links punctuated at intervals by softly rounded a...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century, English, 9 Karat Yellow Gold Muff Chain with Slider Pendant
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A beautifully made 9 karat yellow gold muff chain with handmade slider pendant. The 'double inserted curb chain' terminates with a yellow gold swivel type clasp which is working and ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Facet-Cut Guard Muff Chain, circa 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine late Victorian guard or muff chain, crafted in 9-carat yellow gold and dating to circa the 1890s.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
Joseph Moore Victorian 9ct Yellow Gold Guard / Muff Chain, circa 1890
Located in Nottingham, GB
A substantial late Victorian English guard or muff chain attributed to Joseph Moore, crafted in 9-carat yellow gold and dating to circa the 1890s.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
Victorian 19th Century Gunmetal Long Muff Chai
Located in New York, NY
Victorian 19th Century Gunmetal Long Muff Chain c.1870 / 46 grams L: 156.2 cm / 61.5 in. 46 grams
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Steel
Victorian Era Antique Muff Chain Necklace with Slide & Seed Pearl
Located in beverly hills, CA
This fine 19th Century antique 14K yellow gold necklace includes a 50-inch chain of double rolo links with a slide which can be located along the chain to create any length 'drop' yo...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Belle Époque Long Guard Chain Silver Muff Chain Chrysoprase Beads
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant long guard chain is made was crerated towards the end of the 19th century. from long narrow oval links joined by smaller oval links. Ten pebbles made out of chrysoprase...
Category
1890s Belle Époque Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Silver
Antique Gold Filled Locket Chain Necklace with Pearl Opal Slide Lorgnette
Located in Webster, SD
These chains are referred to as a watch chain, slide chain, muff chain or guard chain.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled
Victorian French Long Gold Chain 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Its exceptional 79-inch length allows for multiple styling options—worn long, doubled, or layered—true to its original use as a guard (or muff) chain. With a notable weight of 104 gr...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fancy Pre-1900 Chain, 29.5" with Showpiece Clasp in Certified 16.8K Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The construction is not typical for a watch, muff or guard chain, and we're not sure of its original purpose.
Category
19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Victorian French Jet Chain, Lorgnette or Muff
Located in New York, NY
Super long Victorian mourning chain of french jet, which also was possibly used as a muff or lorgnette chain.
Category
1880s French Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Brass, Gilt Metal, Steel
Late Victorian, Yellow Gold Fancy Link Muff Long Chain Necklace, 63 inches
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant late Victorian muff long chain necklace, beautifully crafted in rich 20 karat yellow gold.
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Yellow Gold
Victorian Turquoise and Gold Serpent Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian turquoise and gold serpent chain necklace, a yellow gold muff chain set with nine turquoise beads within a yellow gold square, leading to an ornate serpent head set with ...
Category
1860s British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
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Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold
Located in Stockholm, SE
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Rare Antique Muff Chain 20k gold, a stunning testament to the craftsmanship of the early 19th century.
Category
Early 18th Century Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Longuard/Guard/Muff Chain with Diamond Clasp
Located in Malahide, IE
This is an absolute stunner. The necklace measures 66inches in length with a beautiful adjustable 18ct gold and diamond clasp. The detail on the clasp is exquisite and centers around...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Long Chain Sautoir 18 Carat on Silver, circa 1900
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Circa 1900 Set in 18ct Yellow Gold on Silver. The lovely long chain can be worn at least twice around the neck or left as a long chain or muff chain.
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
Rare Georgian Gold Muff Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K gold muff chain with barrel clasp is presented in its original leather box.
Category
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold Muff Chain with Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Muff chains like this one were measured and made order to insure that the muff hung at the right length.
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Gold Muff Chain, English, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 19th century Muff Chain, English C.1890. The 9ct chain with intertwining oval textured and polished open square links, suspending gold swivel.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
Antique Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Muff Chain Circa 1820
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
NOTE: Muff chains are long chains which were popularized in the 18th century, worn around the neck to secure ladies' muffs.
Category
1820s Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Georgian Pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with colored paste stones.
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Gold Muff Chain
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dramatic long guard or muff chain in 18K gold. The links are eagles heads fastened with an urn motif lock.
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Muff Chain
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with green and red paste stones.
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Silver Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique silver longuard chain or muff chain necklace. This is a lovely long length chain at 63" and can be easily wrapped around three times.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Silver
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Longuard Chain, Muff Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Georgian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain. Rich golden, chunky rolo links with a later Victorian era gold plated dog clip attached.
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Edwardian Guard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era gold plated longuard chain necklace or muff chain as they are also known.
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold Plate
Late Georgian/Early Victorian 18 Karat Gold & Turquoise Muff Chain
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Known as a 'muff chain', the name comes from the Georgian and Victorian era when women would wear a 'muff' to keep their hands warm in winter.
Category
19th Century British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Pinchbeck Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Wheat Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Victorian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain. Rich golden, intricate wheat links with a chunky Victorian era gold plated dog bolt ring fastener.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Victorian Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Gold Plated, Fancy Link
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Victorian era gold plated longuard chain or muff chain. Rich golden, faceted rolo links intercepted with fancy interlocking paperclip type links.
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold Plate
Muff Chain 14-Karat Yellow Gold, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
14-karat yellow gold Muff chain, circa 1920. The chain with oval belcher intertwining links, rose gold sapphire and pearl knot design slider, terminating with swivel fastener.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
Antique French 18-Karat Muff Chain, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fine antique 19th century 18-karat rose gold Muff Chain, France circa 1890. The chain with lozenge oval granular pierced links terminating with gold spring ring fastener.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold
18 Karat Victorian Muff Chain
Located in London, England
A fantastic example of a traditional Victorian muff/long guard chain. In wearable condition, this wonderful chain measures a whopping 50 inches in length!
Category
1880s Unknown High Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with a Barrel Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a barrel clasp set with "amethyst" paste stones in a floral motif.
Category
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Very Fine Antique French 18K Muff Chain, circa 1890
Located in Toronto, ON
Very fine Antique 19th century 18K rose gold Muff Chain, France C.1890. The chain with lozenge oval granular pierced links terminating with gold spring ring fastener.
Category
19th Century French Antique Muff Chain
Materials
18k Gold
Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Barrel Clasp and Turquoise Stones, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a barrel clasp set with turquoise stones in a floral motif.
Category
1830s British Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Barrel Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Georgian pinchbeck long chain with a barrel clasp was used in its day to hold ones muff.
Category
1820s English Georgian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique 9kt Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Edwardian Muff Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Edwardian era 9kt yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one is no exception. St...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, late Victorian era silver plated longuard chain. A curb link chain with a good length and a silver plated dog clip fastener. It is made from silver plated bras...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one is no exception. Stunni...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique, Victorian 9kt yellow gold longuard chain. We love a good longuard chain here, such a versatile and wearable piece of jewellery, this one is no exception. Stunni...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian Longuard Chain Necklace, Muff Chain, Rose Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Victorian era rose gold plated longuard chain necklace. It has fancy shaped and engraved rolo style links with a rose gold plating and a dog clip fastener for ad...
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Gold Plate, Rose Gold
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Antique Muff Chain For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact antique muff chain you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 9k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You’re likely to find the perfect antique muff chain among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. An antique muff chain can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Amethyst rings, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique muff chain, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Muff Chain?
The price for an antique muff chain starts at $230 and tops out at $15,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,265.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
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