Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Two Sided Engraved Flower Collar Book Chain Necklace

This stylish two sided Victorian sterling silver collar was hand crafted in England around the 1880s. This antique Victorian collar has large puffy links with hand engraved flower on one side on every other link. Along with round links with a sphere ball on one side, on every other link. The other side is plain for casual outings with t-shirt and jeans?!

A locket or a pendant can be separated from this collar necklace and be worn on its own. With the locket/pendant removed, the bolt ring clasp can be worn hidden at the back or with the ring clasp in the front at center. The bolt ring clasp allows for other items or pendants to be suspended at front from the book chain. The book chain necklace accommodates a locket or any appropriate jeweled pendant or decorative item. A stunning and versatile antique necklace. If you are an antique victorian collar collector, you will know how rare it is to find a collar with the extra piece of the extension.

This collar was tested to be sterling silver, it is unmarked which is typical. Besides the normal wear, there are no damages or repairs. The overall condition is quite impressive, considering it is over 138 years old.

There are some patina and has not been professionally cleaned. I leave this up to the new owner. I have only gently wiped with soft jewelry cleaning cloth. A very beautiful original collar like this is rare to find these days and highly desirable, especially in such lovely condition.

Size/Length Approximately:
16.5” inches without the bolt ring, 16.75" inches with the bolt ring.
Extension: 1" inch, not including the bolt ring, 1.5" inches include the bolt ring.
Total length 18.25" inches, including both bolt rings.
Each engraved link is approximately 0.4" x 0.45" inches.
Each circle link is approximately 0.4" x 0.4" inches.

Weight Approximately: 31.8 grams

Origin: England Circa 1880/ Victorian Era.

Purchased directly from an Antique Professional in England.

This collar will arrive carefully presented in a gift box.

Shipping Insurance is included.

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