C. MURAT Antique Silver Filigree Half Guard Chain, French Fancy Chain c. 1900 unique_gift There is no notable gold

There is no notable gold loss

it is amazing to think of each small piece being delicately wrought and then soldered together

The chain is finished by a hanging bolt ring

3 gSize (without bail): 0

The links have been inspected and are strong and in good condition with only light micro-scratches to the surface of the gold

C. MURAT Antique Silver Filigree Half Guard Chain, French Fancy Chain c. 1900 unique_gift There is no notable goldThis lovely French chain made of high quality, shiny 800 900 silver, hallmarked on the end ring with a crab in photo eight along with a maker's mark C. M, for the famed French silver smith Charles Murat who was particularly active in the Art Nouveau period. A historic piece by one of the most well known silversmiths of the era, it features beautiful navette links with filigree center detail joined by lengths of belcher chain. It was most likely