Victorian Gem Set Slide Chain with Watch Hook

This long and lovely gold filled trace wire chain has a hexagon barrel shaped slide and ends in a very handy watch hook. The color of the 140 year old gold filled slide and chain is that mellow old almost rose. Slide chains were originally designed to hold a small ladies watch. It may still be used for this, but they are very versatile and may be worn in many ways. This chain can be doubled for a shorter look and you can hang pendants, fobs, lockets, or whatever strikes your fancy from the hook. Circa 1880.

Details.....The chain measures 48" long, the slide measures .31" x .28" and the hook is 0.68" long. In Very Good antique condition. You should always expect some wear on your vintage and antique jewels, we consider it part of their charm.

Item number fj716.