Etruscan Revival - Victorian Signed 'B&Co' Gold Fill Turquoise & Pearl Slide Long Guard Chain (VICN055)

Etruscan Revival - Victorian Signed 'B&Co' Gold Fille Turquoise & Pearl Slide Long Guard Chain. This wonderful Victorian slide chain is crafted from yellow gold fill, and a makers mark  Featuring 5 turquoise paste cabochon gemstones, 5 simulated seed pearls, Victorian era styling, and quality craftsmanship. The slide on this chain is cylinder shaped and dimensional, which exhibits beautiful ornate detail.  It is adorned by beautiful turquoise blue glass gemstones, and luminous silvery grey/white pearls. The slide slides smoothly and sits perfectly on the chain. The chain is a substantial antique belcher design in yellow/rosy gold, Whilst the slide is a rich yellow gold color. Which can be worn long or doubled up for a different look. There is a dog-clip at the end of the chain, which can be attached to your favorite pendants or lockets. This Victorian era chain is so versatile, and fashionable. Truly a piece o be enjoyed and cherished for many years to come.

History: Paste jewellery dates back to France during the 18th century when a jeweller named Georges Frederic Stras began hand crafting fine-quality Paste jewellery in 1724. He was quickly then appointed as “Jeweller to the King”, and began making Paste jewellery for King Louis XV of France.

Two forms of faux pearls were manufactured in Italy, the earliest, produced from at least the 13th century, and hailing from the ingenious glass workshops of Venice, were imitation glass pearls. Some of these pearls were apparently made from an intriguing mixture of powdered glass, snail slime and egg whit

The Victorian slide chain/bracelet was a fashion accessory formerly worn by many women in nineteenth century England. Before the creation of the wrist watch, Victorian women wore their time piece on a neck chain that stayed in place with a decorative station that supported the watch (just under it).

The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. 

Measurements: Slide Chain 52"    Slide: 9.50 mm x 8.00 mm 

Stone Size: Turquoise Paste 1.50 mm    Seed Pearl: 1.50 mm each 

Weight: 10.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1880