{"product_id":"antique-18k-gold-muff-chain-65-art-nouveau-sautoir-fancy-filigree-drop-links-ko-18-hallmark-52-5g-long-guard-necklace","title":"Antique 18k Gold Muff Chain, 65\" Art Nouveau Sautoir, Fancy Filigree Drop Links, KO 18 Hallmark, 52.5g Long Guard Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\"\u003eThere \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"6\"\u003eis a particular kind of gold chain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"41\"\u003ethat only gets made when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"66\"\u003ehand-fabrication was still cheaper than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"106\"\u003emachine time, and this muff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"134\"\u003echain is a superb example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"163\"\u003eit. Worked in 18k yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"188\"\u003egold, the chain measures a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"215\"\u003esubstantial 65 inches — long enough to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"254\"\u003edouble or triple around the neck, or to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"294\"\u003ewear in a single uninterrupted sweep in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"334\"\u003ethe manner it was originally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"363\"\u003eintended, looped through a muff to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"398\"\u003ekeep a lady's hand-warmer secure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"431\"\u003eagainst the cold. Along its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"459\"\u003elength, fine trace and fancy pierced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"496\"\u003equatrefoil links alternate with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"528\"\u003erepeating drop-form stations, each one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"567\"\u003ebuilt up from ribbed cannetille \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"599\"\u003ewirework beneath a hand-chased \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"630\"\u003elotus or fleur motif, giving the whole \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"669\"\u003echain a rhythmic, almost architectural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"708\"\u003ecadence as it catches the light. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"745\"\u003estations are not cast copies of one \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"781\"\u003eanother but hand-finished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"807\"\u003eindividually, with the small \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"836\"\u003evariations in chasing depth and wire \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"873\"\u003etension that mark genuine period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"906\"\u003egoldsmith's work rather than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"935\"\u003edie-stamped production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"935\"\u003eThe chain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"969\"\u003ecloses with a gold dog clip swivel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1003\"\u003eclasp, stamped KO 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1102\"\u003e. At 52.5 grams, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1222\"\u003ethis is a serious piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1249\"\u003egold — its melt value alone anchors it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1288\"\u003ewell above decorative costume-length \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1325\"\u003echains, and its hand-fabricated fancy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1363\"\u003elinks place it firmly in collector \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1398\"\u003eterritory rather than everyday \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1429\"\u003ewear-and-tear jewelry. Fitted as a muff \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1469\"\u003echain, sautoir, or long guard, pieces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1507\"\u003eof this length and quality were made to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1547\"\u003ebe seen doing double duty: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1576\"\u003epractical accessory by day, a dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1615\"\u003ewrapped necklace by evening. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1654\"\u003echain that rewards close \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1679\"\u003einspection as much as it rewards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1712\"\u003edistance — the kind of antique gold you \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1752\"\u003ebuy once and wear for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"1778\"\u003erest of your life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 52.5 Grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMarkings: KO 18 on clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 65\"\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClasp: dog clip swivel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: 18k yellow gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Circa 1900 - Art Nouveau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Vintage Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53689646252346,"sku":null,"price":9600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/7398\/7898\/files\/Art-Nouveau-Chain.jpg?v=1783353359","url":"https:\/\/petrastar.com\/no\/products\/antique-18k-gold-muff-chain-65-art-nouveau-sautoir-fancy-filigree-drop-links-ko-18-hallmark-52-5g-long-guard-necklace","provider":"Petra Star","version":"1.0","type":"link"}