Georgian /Early Victorian Gold Gilt Pinchbeck Long Chain Circa 1800 With Duggin and Shapperes’ hallmark

With Duggin and Shapperes’ hallmark to the verso

‘Fortitude in Adversis’ (Strength in Adversity)

There has been a repair to the grosgrain ribbon but we have preferred to leave the original ribbon instead of replacing

Turquoise is secure in setting

romantic in style

Georgian /Early Victorian Gold Gilt Pinchbeck Long Chain Circa 1800 With Duggin and Shapperes’ hallmarkAs wearable today as it was 200 plus years ago this heavy and long Georgian Pinchbeck as they are commonly called chain, or gold gilt which is perhaps more appropriate ***(read below). Dating to the late 18th century, or the Fin de sicle, this sturdy and heavy chain is made up of cable links with an embossed dotted pattern. Heavy at 72 grams and each link measures approx 7mm in diameter and 4mm each wide. Held securely with a 2. 5cm long sturdy dog