The Hook & Tassel : Antique Fancy Link Watch Chain with Watch Hook, Tassel and Dog Clip

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Every antique jewellery lover will tell you that quality gold chain is a wardrobe staple. It works for you whether you are dressing chic or casual (or casual chic). They can be accessorised with pendants and charms or worn alone. This fancy link chain has all the desirable qualities sought out by antiques lovers everywhere.

Originally this would have been worn doubled as a watch chain, and indeed I believe it hasn’t been worn since pocket watches were in fashion, as unlike most antique watch chain this one has all of it’s original accessories. The antique watch hook, for example, is a rare as hen’s teeth item – much sought after but seldom found. Use it to suspend your favourite charms and pendants. The tassel on its length of chain is another item often removed from antique watch chains.

Manufacture: 
Made in 9ct gold and heavily gilded in 18ct yellow gold, there are 9c hallmarks on the dog clip and on the last link of the chain. It tests around 12ct via XRF test on the chain, hook, tassel and clip.

The chain is made of alternating tulip and ribbed rolo or belcher links: one tulip link followed by three rolo links. It is currently 56.5cm long, (22″) but could be extended another 4 cm by incorporating the length of chain that the tassel is suspended from. It fastens securely with a single dog clip and loop.
The total weight of the chain and accessories is 21.8 grams

The watch hook measures 25.1mm x 10.7mm x 6.83mm.

The tassel is in good condition, with sunflower-esque chased details around the top. It currently has five lengths of rope link tassel, but probably had two more, now long lost. The missing lengths of rope link are only noticeable upon close examination.It measures 38.4mm long x 9.7mm x 9.7mm.

Condition: 
In excellent antique condition. The only minor fault to note is the absence of two chain lengths from the tassel, which is not noticeable when worn. Ready for immediate and everyday wear.

Description

Made in 9ct gold and heavily gilded in 18ct yellow gold, there are 9c hallmarks on the dog clip and on the last link of the chain. It tests around 12ct via XRF test on the chain, hook, tassel and clip.

The chain is made of alternating tulip and ribbed rolo or belcher links: one tulip link followed by three rolo links. It is currently 56.5cm long, (22″) but could be extended another 4 cm by incorporating the length of chain that the tassel is suspended from. It fastens securely with a single dog clip and loop.
The total weight of the chain and accessories is 21.8 grams