A gold rope link guard chain and swivel seal, the 18ct gold rope link chain (length 42.13 in., weight approx 36g including a 9ct gold padlock) with a bloodstone, cornelian and 9ct rose gold swivel seal (weight all in approx 14g)
- Guard Chain - In the 19th century and early 20th century, a guard chain was attached to a watch, and also an item of clothing, such as a buttonhole or a waistcoat to prevent the loss of the watch. For ladies, the guard chains were used to hold the ladies fob watch securely and sometimes were long enough to be wrapped around the neck a number of times and worn as a necklace.
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