Antique Very Early Rare Link Heavy Very Nice Rolled Gold / Gold Pinchbeck Chain

Note: All weights and measurements are approximate only. Antique Heavy Very Nice Rolled Gold / Gold Pinchbeck Chain. A very nice heavy rolled gold or gold pinchbeck chain with very beautiful rare early type oval banded links a large bolt ring and bell clip. Probably once worn as a pocket watch chain but nowadays these chains. Are more often worn as neckchains. The chain measures 7.30mm in width and is 28 inches (711.20mm) including clip and bolt ring. Weight 48.2 grams. A chain or this weight in gold at today’s prices would no doubt cost a small fortune. ROLLED GOLD OR GOLD FILLED. Rolled gold is a very thin sheet of gold that is laminated to a lesser metal (usually brass). The two layers of metal are heated under pressure to fuse them together. The sheet is them rolled into a very thin sheet and then used to make jewelry or other objects. Jewelry made from rolled gold wear well over time. Is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clockmaker. The inventor allegedly made pinchbeck jewellery clearly labelled as such. Pinchbeck jewellery was used in places like stagecoaches where there was a risk of theft. I CAN ONLY CONSIDER NEAR OFFERS. Because as you may be aware gold bullion is now rising at a record high price. We can only accept sensible near offers. To replace this item in gold today would really be very expensive to acquire again. PLEASE INSPECT PHOTOS AND READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY. The item “Antique Very Early Rare Link Heavy Very Nice Rolled Gold / Gold Pinchbeck Chain” is in sale since Monday, April 20, 2020. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Unknown Period”. The seller is “brittonsjewellery” and is located in Clitheroe, Lancashire. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Length (inches): 28
Length: 28
Style: chain
Modified Item: No
Gold Quality: rolled gold / gold pinchbeck
Type: watch Chain
Sub-Type: Chain
Metal: Yellow Gold
Main Gemstone: No Stone

Antique Rare Early Georgian Large Pinchbeck Coiled Snake Brooch Circa 1790 N/R

The brooch is set with glass turquoise eyes and is made in Pinchbeck. The brooch is formed as a large snake coiled at each end this brooch has been converted in the Victorian period to a brooch from an 18th century buckle. The pin is steel and is in good working order. Please note there is some wear to the gilding on the pinchbeck and there are scratches to the surface where the bloom has worn away however this is to be expected with a piece of this age. The brooch measures 7.5 cm in length by 3 cm in width and is unusually large for its type most i have seen which is only a few are very small. Please study photos in depth as these are a part of the description. Condition is good and original all stones are complete. The item “Antique Rare Early Georgian Large Pinchbeck Coiled Snake Brooch Circa 1790 N/R” is in sale since Thursday, September 27, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewellery & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewellery\Vintage Fine Jewellery\Pre-1837″. The seller is “lordbeefchimp” and is located in Brighton. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Sub-Type: Buckle
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modification Description: Conversion from original buckle 18 th century to 19 th century brooch
Metal: Pinchbeck
Type: Brooch/ Pin