During the nineteenth century jewelry designers (and all the other sorts of designers, for that matter) were obsessed with historical revival styles. Classical, Gothic, Renaissance, Egyptian, you name it, the Victorians revived it. While we love finding these revival pieces today, some Victorians started to get sick of re-hashing old styles and longed for design that was fresh, new and original. These people became followers of what came to be called the Aesthetic Movement, which celebrated ‘art for art’s sake,’ separate of any historic motifs or meanings-- which was particularly interested in renaissance and medieval themes  

This stunning renaissance revival watch chain features a most wonderful architectural barleycorn'ed spacer to which two channels of rolo chain attach at both sides, accented with a beautiful T-Bar, and oversized C clasp. An outstanding example with a sterling hallmarked shield at the bottom. 

Materials and Features: sterling silver

Age/Origin: Victorian

Measurements: 9" chain, 21.68 grams

Condition: Excellent condition. Minor age wear associated. 

Please view and inspect any photos closely. We endeavor to fully disclose all condition information clearly and concisely, however, please note that what qualifies as excellent condition for historical jewelry differs from modern and contemporary pieces; please take the age of the piece into account when examining the piece. Minor age wear is typical and to be expected for antique and vintage jewelry. Unless otherwise stated, gemstones have not been officially graded for color, clarity, or treatment by GIA; any information provided is our own educated, professional assessment.