Vintage Book Chain necklace

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by KSW, Nov 23, 2021.

  1. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    This isn’t mine but I saw it in a charity shop and it looked interesting. I didn’t have time to wait in the queue to see it properly but do you think it is anything of interest?
    The white beads didn’t look quite right for plastic but I was fighting the reflection of the glass hence the poor photos. The clasp looks like a hook.
    Does the chain date it? Worth going back for a proper look?
    Thanks for looking :)

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    It's not quite what I would call a book chain. It is closer to a belcher chain. Definitely an older piece, presumably brass. Can't tell what the white beads are.
     
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  3. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I've seen similar links on 1970s necklaces. I think I even had one in the 70s, but with a different pendant.
     
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  4. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    Thankyou, I’ll see what I can find with that search term.
    Could be. It wasn’t screaming ‘buy me’ but I thought it was interesting as I’ve not seen that chain before.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    A belcher chain is a regular chain with round links. Very simple, but one of my favourite chain types. It is seen a lot on historic portraits, when you see people wearing those heavy chains. Renaissance period, etc.
     
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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Looks like 'rolo chain' also brings up this sort of chain.
     
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  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is the same type.
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's nice, but I wouldn't make a special trip.
     
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  9. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    It doesn't jingle my bells either.
     
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  10. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    My senses told me not to wait in the queue so glad to hear you think I made the right decision.
    I find chains quite interesting though and as AJ said, sometimes they are recognisable from a certain period or revival. If it’s still there next time I go back I may ask to look at it just to get hands on.
    Thanks all :)
     
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