Posted 8 years ago
Elisabethan
(284 items)
Hi, found this very long chain in an anstiqueshop but forgott to ask what it was used for. I'm thinking it is a chain for a larger Clock due to the large key (about 3 cm) and the fact that the chain is almost one meter long. Haven't tested it but I'm thinking it's brass. I'm planning to find a nice locket to join the key, to wear as a odd and fun necklace. In the right photo I´m showing together with a necklace.
I'm grateful if someone can tell me what this is. Thanks.
Added information: Thanks to friends I now know this is a long chain belcher links most likely worn by a woman in victorian time. It has a key to wind up pocket watch.
Nice chain, belcher links! Your pics are a delight too :-)
A guard chain, women wore them full length or more conveniently shortened by retained at the belt, to avoid banging the watch!
Morning Glory Antiques & Jewelry
http://www.morninggloryantiques.com/JewelChatVictLkts.html
And what a wonderful chain it is ........I really love belcher links!!!
Nice key-wind pocket watch key.
Thankyou kyratango that's great information! I didn't know what this was so I didn't think of looking at that wonderful websight. Thankyou for nice coment on my chain and photos :)
So I guess this is most likely victorian.
Thankyou TassieDevil for nice coment!
Pw-collector thankyou for coment, so this key for winding a pocket watch? I thought it was to large for a pocket watch but when you say so then I realized the part of the key that you hold in your hand doesn't have to be small, that would make it harder to hold it. Thankyou :)
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Yes Valentino, the link from kyratango is wonderful!
Thankyou Valentino for love :)
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Beautiful guard. There are some lovely ornate pinchbeck or gold plated pocket watch keys that would go with this chain. It's a pity it wasn't gold but still a beauty.