Code: 12909
This is a superb Renaissance silver Belcher chain of 198 links, dating to the late 16th-17th centuries. This chain was recovered during the dredging of a riverbed in Spain, attached to a seal, and subsequently cleaned. The silver seal is dated to the early 17th century, so this chain has been summarily dated. Such long chains were worn as an expression of wealth and status and were used as a form of currency in trade by merchants. It is a very nice example intact and in wearable condition.
OBJECT: Silver Long Chain
CULTURE: Renaissance Tudor period
DATE: 16th - 17th century
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 36" around or 18" long folded (links 6mm x 2mm)
WEIGHT: 53.43 grams
PROVENANCE: Ex. European Private Collection, Spain.
