SPECTACULAR VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER FLUTED CORAL BEAD GUARD CHAIN 69"

This magnificent and exceptionally rare Victorian sterling silver guard chain features twelve large fluted oval coral beads with elegant silver end caps, linked by a beautifully crafted combination of figure-8 and fancy oval sterling links throughout — a dramatic and substantial sautoir that exemplifies the Victorian love of long, richly adorned jewelry, wearable as a single sweeping rope or doubled for a luxurious layered effect. Complete Victorian guard chains of this length with original coral beads are extraordinarily difficult to find. • MATERIALS: Sterling silver chain and end caps with natural coral beads • ERA: Victorian, circa 1880s–1900 • MAKER/MARKS: No hallmarks visible; consistent with Victorian sterling guard chain production • MEASUREMENTS: 69" total length (175.3 cm); beads 7/8" x 9/16" (2.2 cm x 1.4 cm); 12 beads total; weight 94g • CONDITION: Very good overall; chain supple with no breaks or repairs; two beads show damage or silver ribbing separation/lifting — consistent with age and does not detract from the exceptional rarity and beauty of this piece

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