This fabulous antique Georgian necklace is very rare, being a choker and a guard chain in one. Circa 1800

Set with 11 lovely deep Onyx stones set in Steel.

7 Onyx stones hang from the choker section, and 4 Onxy stones are set into the guard chain section.

The beautiful long guard chain can be worn twice around the neck or left long with a clasp to be able to attach a muff.

Muff chains were created to string through a muff of fur which kept a woman’s hands warm when she was outside in cold weather.

Each panel around the necklace is beautifully decorated with a floral pattern.

Steeped in Georgian history, this chain is a lovely unique piece.

It looks wonderful when worn!

It weighs 64.1 grams

The choker measures 18 1/2 inches in length

The guard chain measures 28 1/2 inches down

In excellent condition all round.

ITEM NUMBER 9786