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 Edwardian gold and amethyst longuard, designed as a station chain, in 14k. The necklace is composed as a fine double-strand gold chain, its delicate links lending an airy, almost...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Muff Chain
Materials
Amethyst, Gold, 14k 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
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
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
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 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 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 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 Chain-necklaces for You
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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