18ct Yellow Gold Sautoir Chain - Antique c.1870

This is an exceptional, fine and impressive, antique 18 carat yellow gold sautoir chain; part of our diverse antique necklace and pendant collection This exceptional, fine and impressive antique sautoir chain has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold. The 50" antique gold necklace consists of box chain links and a yellow gold drop connected via a hand shaped pendant. The cast hand shaped terminal features an ornamental cuff design and grips an interlacing wirework connector to a swivel link style clasp. The pendant ornament terminates with further ring loops conjoined to a simplified cast yellow gold sceptre design. By virtue of its length and moveable baluster knop, this sautoir chain in gold may be worn as a one or two strand necklace. The chain is hallmarked to the wirework loop and ring loops with the French 18ct gold fineness mark (eagle's head). Note: A sautoir is a French term used to define a long fine necklace accented with a suspended suspends a tassel/ornament and often set with gems.