Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Circa 1880 Suffragette Jewellery

Antique Victorian Ball Necklace Silver 18ct Gold Gilt Circa 1880 Suffragette JewelleryA fabulous Antique Victorian necklace made up of reflective, golden balls fashioned in Silver and gilded in 18ct Yellow Gold. Each sphere has developed a lovely smoothness and patina over time, and they shine beautifully when they catch the light. Its been beautifully preserved from the late 19th Century and is held securely around the neck by a large ring clasp at the end. WEIGHT: 40. 4 grams MEASURES: Length 19 inches Balls Width 11mm x Height 11mm

Riding jewellery was popular in the Victorian era and was usually worn by women of social standing who partook in activities such as Riding or hunting and wore these pieces as a symbol of their love for the sport

It would look fabulous hung from a gold chain and is fitted with a gold pin at the back so it can also be worn as a brooch

displaying exquisite

J these can be polished off and you can add your own initials

This lovely find weighs 14

We recommend you insure for £995

Ivy leaves and forget me nots represent love and faithfulness

The round shell has been chased with beautiful patterning with a heart and forget me nots depicted on the front and ivy leaves on the back

Marks: 935/ Sterling stamp

1 grams together

60ct) which together make up the colours associated with the women’s Suffrage movement and symbolise

It opens vertically to reveal original rims and windows