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Laurelle Ltd
Antique Pinchbeck Watch Chain/Choker
Price:
£175.00
SKU:
1001
Availability:
Usually shipped within 2 working days.
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Product Description
This genuine Pinchbeck chain once carried a watch and fob attached to a waistcoat. It has been sensitively converted to a necklace choker. Weighing 24 grams, it could be converted back or made into two bracelets. PINCHBECK
Pinchbeck was used for chains (and other Jewellery) in the 18th.century, and first half of the 19th. Century, as a less expensive alternative to 18 carat gold.Pinchbeck items are now RARER than gold ones, and are therefore sought after, and relatively expensive.
Pinchbeck wears and tarnishes less than gold, so chains, for example, tend to be in good condition. Workmanship on Pinchbeck Jewellery is usually of the same standard used for 18carat gold, as this one is.Old Code 3350.
Pinchbeck was used for chains (and other Jewellery) in the 18th.century, and first half of the 19th. Century, as a less expensive alternative to 18 carat gold.Pinchbeck items are now RARER than gold ones, and are therefore sought after, and relatively expensive.
Pinchbeck wears and tarnishes less than gold, so chains, for example, tend to be in good condition. Workmanship on Pinchbeck Jewellery is usually of the same standard used for 18carat gold, as this one is.Old Code 3350.
