{"product_id":"antique-9ct-gold-faceted-belcher-guard-chain-with-dog-clip-c-1900","title":"Antique 9ct Gold Faceted Belcher Guard Chain with Dog Clip c.1900","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA substantial and beautiful antique guard chain in 9ct yellow gold, dating to around 1900, with faceted belcher links that catch the light with every movement. The cut-cornered box form of each link gives the chain a liveliness that plain belcher lacks — at 56 inches and 43.5 grams it drapes and moves with real presence. Guard chains of this length were originally worn looped through a buttonhole to secure a pocket watch or locket, but their versatility as a wearable object has only grown with time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe chain fastens with its original gold dog clip clasp, stamped 9ct, which is itself a period-appropriate and characterful detail. Condition is excellent throughout. Worn at full length, doubled, or knotted, this is a genuinely wearable antique chain with the weight and quality to last another century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMetal: 9ct yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHallmarks: 9ct stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEra: Victorian, c.1900\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLength: 56\" (approx. 142cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWidth: 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeight: 43.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eClasp: Dog clip, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"9ct Yellow Gold","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64944029368669,"sku":"SAO381","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0887\/0471\/3053\/files\/Untitled-14-Recoveredcopy.jpg?v=1781110756","url":"https:\/\/www.spectrumantiques.com\/products\/antique-9ct-gold-faceted-belcher-guard-chain-with-dog-clip-c-1900","provider":"Spectrum Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}