This pinchbeck riviere necklace is set with cushion-shaped banded agate specimens, which are set in borders with a bead-pattern at the top, and a pattern of flowers and foliage at the bottom. The clasp is cleverly concealed in one of the links.
Pinchbeck is a brass-based alloy that was invented in the early 18th Century as a substitute for gold. Like gold, it does not discolour over time, which is why this necklace still has its original colour. It was a very popular substitute until gold plating was discovered around 1850: after this, pinchbeck, which was more expensive to make, quickly became almost obsolete.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Size: 44 cm long.
Weight: 55.50 grams.
Age: Early 19th Century, also known as the Georgian Era, circa 1830s.
Material: Pinchbeck and banded agate.
Condition: In good antique condition with signs of wear, consistent with age. Some of the bales that connect the links have been replaced in the past. The agate in the clasp has a chip: this can be seen in the pictures.
Please note that the antique box is for display purposes. This store is based in the EU. Although antiques are exempt from taxes in most countries, buyers from outside the EU might be subject to import duties.
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