Antique French Silver Watch Chain, Vintage French Silver Filigree Necklace classy_bracelet A few of the prongs

A few of the prongs which hold the central ruby have worn with time but the remaining two prongs hold the central stone in place

and Vendee in the 18th and 19th centuries

It does take some practice getting open

With a length of 45 cm it is perfectly positioned to be both comfortable and stylish

A piece that is understated but eye-catching

Antique French Silver Watch Chain, Vintage French Silver Filigree Necklace classy_bracelet A few of the prongsThis Victorian Era beauty was almost certainly cut down from a longer long guard chain and is composed of 800 900 silver. Hallmarked along the silver links and clasps with a crab and boar's head, the clasps were added later and assayed in Paris while the chain links were assayed in a department. Despite the chain's age the links are in excellent condition and very strong. The alignment of the dog clip clasp is slightly off but despite this it closes