Rare Antique Russian Gold Guard Chain Link
Necklace
length - 163.8 cm (64 in.)
width - 7 mm (about 5/16 in.)
weight - 101.9 grams
Excellent condition.
The chain was hand made in Moscow between 1908 and 1917.
Russian Imperial era gold
chains of this caliber are rarely appear on the market. Very few have
survived confiscations of gold by the Soviets during the revolution and
civil war. Most were melted down in the 1920s.
$9,800.00
(reserved)
Marked with 56 zolotniks standard (14K - 583)/Moscow assay
office, and workmaster's initials 'HO'.