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18 Karat Georgian Meshwork Tubular Chain Necklace with Barrel Clasp, circa 1790

About the Item

Our exceptional 18K Georgian woven mesh featherlight necklace is both light in color and weightless about the neck. Woven mesh chains like this one are rarely found, as their delicacy makes them quite fragile and few have survived over the years. Ours has weathered the passage of time beautifully, likely having sat in someone's jewelry drawer untouched. Notice the stamped stars and circles that are impressed on the decorative gold barrel clasp and its adjoining hook. Also notice the ethereal woven quality and ask yourself how it was possible for any goldsmith to hand forge a necklace like this. Yes, we don't know either. However we do know it is such details that set Georgian chains apart from all others.
  • Metal:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1790
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Baltimore, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU25111092102