RESERVED | 27" Victorian Silver Half Guard Necklace, Antique French Silver Sautoir with Specialty links pearl_ring We can guess it was

We can guess it was crafted around 1860 and bears the inscription "don d'amitié" or "gift of friendship"

it's possible some marks got removed as part of a resize making origin difficult to identify now

It is lightweight and easy to wear and slightly shorter than some of the other long guards we have in store

Featuring a smooth front and reverse crafted from shiny 18k gold

Both mirrors show only very light wear with no foxing or fogging

RESERVED | 27" Victorian Silver Half Guard Necklace, Antique French Silver Sautoir with Specialty links pearl_ring We can guess it wasRESERVED. Please do not purchase unless you are the intended recipient. This thick and heavy half guard chain features very unique twisted oval links connected by trace chain. Really beautifully decorated and in excellent condition despite its age. It was likely part of a longer Victorian chain that got cut down as styles changed but retains all of its original charm. It probably would be better worn as a long sautoir chain as it would likely be too