General Information:
- Length: 13.25 inches (336.55 mm/33.655 cm) end to end, including both the dog clip and the spring ring
- Precious Metal Weight: Roughly 2.91 dwt
- Precious Metal Material: 14k white gold (58.3% to 58.5% gold purity/content)
- Dimensions: The engraved bar links measure 13 mm and milgrain lozenge links measure 8.8 mm. The female spring ring measures about 5 mm interior diameter and the dog clip measures about 4 mm interior diameter at its widest (upper) portion.
- Weight: A very nice weight of 4.52 grams
- Markings: The spring ring is stamped with “14KT”, the dog clip is stamped “14K” and an ovular connector ring affixed to the dog clip reads “14K” and “AUTOMATIC”. The term ‘automatic’ likely refers to the technology of the spring closure mechanism.
- Era: This chain is estimated to date to circa 1900-1914, though it could date to the early Art Deco period in the 1920s. Beyond what our years of collecting, dealing, learning and refining our expertise enable us to determine, we cannot ascertain a more precise date range or history than this without knowledge of the piece’s exact provenance.
- Buyer Notes: Antique gold watch chains are highly sought after items that are more and more becoming rarer to find, as many have been purchased out of public circulation or have been converted for use as stationary necklaces, bracelets or reimagined as stationary charm holders. As an antique original, we proudly offer this work of craftsmanship as a historic relic of bygone purpose. While these kinds of chains were once used for pocket watches at the upper waist, today these chains are usually worn as ladies’ chokers or double wrapped on the wrist as bracelets. To amp up their wearability, two of such chains may be linked together to create a longer necklace if so desired, or a chain extender may be added to lengthen a single chain. A beautiful heirloom quality piece, this white gold chain is surprisingly versatile and retains its original beauty with great dignity.
The Story:
A jewelry staple with fantastic attention to detail and interesting pattern-work throughout, this antique watch chain is believed to date to sometime between the Edwardian and Art Deco periods. The piece’s refined composition is a notable mix of geometric rigidity and organic curvatures, the two dichotomies thoughtfully mixed to create a chain that is equally romantic and restrained.
Eleven rectangular bar links and eleven lozenge links punctuate this chain, all with delicate connector links between. The array of links create a slinky, silky feel in the hand and when worn, a hallmark of jewelry design during the first few decades of the 1900s. The bar links boast an engraved cyma swirl design on all four sides, adding visual texture and an element of whimsy to strikingly contrast the stern form of the bars themselves. Cyma swirls are stylized references to the acanthus plant, and have been incorporated into art and architecture for virtually thousands of years across countless cultures. Cymas are representative of steadfast endurance through even the most trying conditions, as the plant is known for its ability to abundantly thrive in a range of difficult weather and extreme conditions. Thus, acanthus and cymas have been associated with rallied perseverance to brave and conquer the ebbs and flows of life, whether foreseen or unforeseen.
In tandem and emphasized with seams of milgraining that catch the light in movement, the lozenge links are slightly bulbous in shape and introduce feminine contours to the chain. The lozenge silhouette has deep symbolic roots: believed to date back to the Stone Age (Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic Ages) between 30,000 and 3,000 BC, the diamond shape has multiple ancient meanings. Its form is made up of two outward facing triangles that meet at their flat bases, a duo that symbolizes inward balance and interconnected dependency. Together, the triangles create the diamond shape we observe in the chain links, and symbolize divine harmony between the spirits of the creation and the creator. This rhombus form is also a signifier of both fertility and the profound magic of the femme.
There is always so much more than mere aesthetics when it comes to antique and vintage jewelry, as every piece, every detail and every design are deliberate artistic components woven together to tell a story of intrigue and identity. This watch chain does just that, and presents its wearer with a richness beyond gold content and outward beauty. Its intentional, albeit subtle, symbolism is a most exciting and character-defining feature of this heirloom jewel.
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