Antique Pendant with Handwoven Gold-Filled Chainmaille

Description

This one-of-a-kind necklace features an antique gold-filled pendant with a a cluster of grapes.   The pendant was originally a locket, circa 1900, that has been soldered closed.  

The chain is a combination of handwoven, gold-filled chainmaille and antique book chain segments.

Details and Materials

• 22" long, can also be worn as short as 16"
• locket is 30 mm in diameter
• with the jump ring, book chain link and pocket watch clip, the pendant drops about 3" from the chain.
• gold-filled lobster clasp and jump rings
• antique locket 
• antique book chain links
• antique watch clip

Origin Story

Book chain necklaces feature links shaped like the bindings of books, and were during the Victorian era. This necklace style re-emerged throughout the 20th century during various Victorian revival periods, particularly during the late 1930's and 40's.