Antique 15ct Gold Regency Chain, Turquoise and Opal Clasp 20.5inch

Excellent Antique Georgian 15ct Gold Ornate Ribbed Link Belcher Chain with Original  Turquoise & Pearl Clasp.

This beautiful handmade antique 15ct gold chain dates from the Regency period (1820 to 1830). 

Very rare to find one in this condition, it is approaching 200 years old!

It has a lovely decorative design with ornate interlocking ribbed links that look so chic when worn, the ornate tongue and box clasp is set with six turquoise and features a natural split pearl in the centre.  The clasp is also highly detailed workmanship with a hand-applied rope design and a fleur-de-lis motif around the gemstones.
The clasp also has a later 9ct safety chain attached. 

The turquoise and pearl in the clasp sent a secret message to the receiver , the flower “Forget me not”. 

It's a rarity to have survived, under magnification it shows the handcrafting and hand soldering; these miniature works of art need to be studied, and you need to know the manufacturing process to fully appreciate their character. A modern one would be cast, having little `definition` left after the casting process and no character.

The turquoise are slightly discoloured due to age.

The chain measures 20.5 inches in length. Equivalent to 52.0cm. 
Chain links measure 4.4mm in width.

Weighs 20.9g.
A very attractive and decorative example.

Tests 15ct gold.

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