Georgian / Early Victorian Gold Gilt Pinchbeck Chain Circa 1830 Dog clip is later addition

Dog clip is later addition - 9ct

Hallmark/stamp faded

Fine hand chased engraving to the mount and original gold jump ring and hallmarked with what we believe is the 9ct stamp indicating manufacture in Australia

Wouldn’t this one be a lovely addition to one vanity table or porcelain cabinet collection

Georgian / Early Victorian Gold Gilt Pinchbeck Chain Circa 1830 Dog clip is later additionAs wearable today as it was 200 plus years ago this Georgian Pinchbeck, as they are commonly called chain, or gold gilt which is perhaps more appropriate. HISTORY OF PINCHBECK Pinchbeck is a form of brass an alloy of copper and zinc, mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance. It was invented in the early 18th century by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clock and watchmaker. Since gold was affordable only by the upper classes