Antique French Gilded Pinchbeck Chain
Antique French Gilded Pinchbeck Chain
£1,250.00
Description
a pinchbeck chain gilded in gold. measuring 67cm long, weighing 40g. made in france. c.1830s
Pinchbeck is a durable yellow metal that resembles gold but is made with a combination of copper and zinc—much less zinc than the combo of the same two metals used to produce brass. The formula was developed by Christopher Pinchbeck, a London clockmaker who lived from about 1670 to 1732.
This piece is available to purchase online at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com.
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | French |
| Dimensions | 67cm |
| Period | 19th Century |
Product REF: 737P
