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Details
A mid 19th century horsehair long chain
Set with double hoop links to shuttle shaped interspacers, approximately 69.0 cm. long
Set with double hoop links to shuttle shaped interspacers, approximately 69.0 cm. long
Special notice
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Further details
Horsehair was a popular material for jewellery in the first half of the 19th century. It was used in its natural colours or dyed, black horsehair being used frequently for mourning jewellery.
Cf. Shirley Bury, 'Jewellery 1789-1910, The International Era: Vol II 1862-1910', Antique Collectors' Club, 1991, p. 691
Cf. Shirley Bury, 'Jewellery 1789-1910, The International Era: Vol II 1862-1910', Antique Collectors' Club, 1991, p. 691