Georgian Pinchbeck chain, close-up of its decorated links and ornate barrel clasp

Long Georgian Pinchbeck chain worn for scale, full-length view

Georgian Pinchbeck chain held close to show the curved link profiles

Close-up of the Pinchbeck chain's rounded links, raised dots and fine borders

Georgian Pinchbeck chain worn for scale, closer view of the long loop

Intricate 18th Century Georgian Pinchbeck Chain, 30" Ornate Clasp

Name: Intricate 18th Century Georgian Pinchbeck Chain, 30" Ornate Clasp
Brand: Lillicoco
SKU: C9812
Price: 15631.00 HKD
Availability: InStock

$15,631.00

Rows of tiny raised dots and fine borders dress the broad, rounded links of this Georgian Pinchbeck chain. Their curved surfaces alternate with open circular spaces, creating a repeating pattern that looks almost bead-like from one angle and distinctly linked from another. The warm golden tone is particularly effective against the darker detail between the raised decorations.

The ornate barrel clasp is a focal point in its own right, with narrow ridged bands, a smooth central section and small flower-like clusters around its ends. Plain connecting rings separate it from the richly worked chain. Dated circa 1790-1800, this is a substantial long chain at 50.5g, with enough detail in its links and clasp to reward a closer look without a pendant.

SKU: C9812

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Description

SKU: C9812

Item Details

ERA: Georgian, c.1790-1800.

MEASUREMENTS: Chain is 30" (76cm) long.
Links are 8mm wide.
WEIGHT: 50.5g.

MATERIALS: Tests as Pinchbeck.

HALLMARKS: Since we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.

PACKAGING: Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.

Condition

EXCELLENT: The raised dots and fine borders remain distinct across the links, with darker patina in their recesses and along the inner surfaces. The barrel clasp retains its ridged bands and flower-like details. Fine surface marks can be seen on the smoother connecting rings and central clasp band.

Shipping

All orders are shipped using DHL express and are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. Alternate couriers are available by special request.

NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK and EU
Delivery to the USA in TWO WORKING DAYS
Orders placed by 9am (GMT) will be dispatched the same day

RETURNS:

You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by simply getting in touch to let us know within 14 days of receiving it.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER:

This item will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a Lillicoco presentation box, tied up with a pink ribbon. You’ll also receive a handwritten information booklet and free polishing cloth too!

Please message us or call +44(0)117 925 4798 if you have any questions!

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Chains

Ring Size		Diameter (Inside)		Circumference (Inside)
UK / Australia	USA / Canada	MM	Inches	MM	Inches
A	1/2	11.95	0.47	37.54	1.49
A 1/2	3/4	12.18	0.48	38.26	1.51
B	1	12.37	0.49	38.86	1.53
B 1/2	1 1/4	12.6	0.50	39.58	1.56
C	1 1/2	12.78	0.50	40.15	1.58
C 1/2	1 3/4	13	0.51	40.84	1.61
D	2	13.21	0.52	41.5	1.63
D 1/2	2 1/4	13.41	0.53	42.13	1.66
E	2 1/2	13.61	0.54	42.76	1.68
E 1/2	2 3/4	13.83	0.54	43.45	1.71
F	3	14.05	0.55	44.14	1.74
F 1/2	3 1/8	14.15	0.56	44.45	1.75
F 3/4	3 1/4	14.25	0.56	44.77	1.76
G	3 3/8	14.36	0.57	45.11	1.77
G 1/4	3 1/2	14.45	0.57	45.4	1.79
G 1/2	3 5/8	14.56	0.57	45.74	1.8
H	3 3/4	14.65	0.58	46.02	1.81
H 1/2	4	14.86	0.59	46.68	1.84
I	4 1/4	15.04	0.59	47.25	1.86
I 1/2	4 1/2	15.27	0.60	47.97	1.89
J	4 5/8	15.4	0.61	48.38	1.9
J 1/4	4 3/4	15.53	0.61	48.79	1.92
J 1/2	5	15.7	0.62	49.32	1.94
K	5 1/8	15.8	0.62	49.64	1.95
K 1/4	5 1/4	15.9	0.63	49.95	1.97
K 1/2	5 3/8	16	0.63	50.27	1.98
L	5 1/2	16.1	0.63	50.58	1.99
L 1/4	5 3/4	16.3	0.64	51.21	2.02
L 1/2	5 7/8	16.41	0.65	51.55	2.03
M	6	16.51	0.65	51.87	2.04
M 1/2	6 1/4	16.71	0.66	52.5	2.07
N	6 1/2	16.92	0.67	53.16	2.09
N 1/2	6 3/4	17.13	0.67	53.82	2.12
O	7	17.35	0.68	54.51	2.15
O 1/2	7 1/4	17.45	0.69	54.82	2.16
P	7 1/2	17.75	0.70	55.76	2.2
P 1/2	7 3/4	17.97	0.71	56.45	2.22
Q	8	18.19	0.72	57.15	2.25
Q 1/2	8 1/4	18.35	0.72	57.65	2.27
Q 3/4	8 1/2	18.53	0.73	58.21	2.29
R	8 5/8	18.61	0.73	58.47	2.3
R 1/4	8 3/4	18.69	0.74	58.72	2.31
R 1/2	8 7/8	18.8	0.74	59.06	2.32
R 3/4	9	18.89	0.75	59.34	2.35
S	9 1/8	19.1	0.75	60	2.36
S 1/4	9 1/4	19.22	0.76	60.38	2.38
S 1/2	9 3/8	19.31	0.76	60.66	2.39
S 3/4	9 1/2	19.41	0.76	60.98	2.4
T	9 5/8	19.51	0.77	61.29	2.41
T 1/4	9 3/4	19.62	0.77	61.64	2.43
T 1/2	10	19.84	0.78	62.33	2.45
U	10 1/4	20.02	0.79	62.89	2.48
U 1/2	10 1/2	20.2	0.80	63.46	2.5
V	10 5/8	20.32	0.80	63.84	2.51
V 1/4	10 3/4	20.44	0.81	64.21	2.53
V 1/2	11	20.68	0.81	64.97	2.56
W	11 1/8	20.76	0.82	65.22	2.57
W 1/4	11 1/4	20.85	0.82	65.5	2.58
W 1/2	11 3/8	20.94	0.82	65.78	2.59
W 3/4	11 1/2	21.08	0.83	66.22	2.61
X	11 5/8	21.18	0.83	66.54	2.62
X 1/4	11 3/4	21.24	0.84	66.73	2.63
X 1/2	11 7/8	21.3	0.84	66.92	2.64
Y	12	21.49	0.85	67.51	2.66
Y 1/2	12 1/4	21.69	0.85	68.14	2.68
Z	12 1/2	21.89	0.86	68.77	2.71

Intricate 18th Century Georgian Pinchbeck Chain, 30" Ornate Clasp

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