Victorian Silver Leontine Circa 1880s

A truly beautiful sterling silver ornate Leontine from the Victorian era. Featuring a hand-engraved central shield shape with matching ferrules, joined by a five different styles of rope design chains finished with a swivel catch. This Leontine has a drop section featuring a T-bar fob with a twist, an ornate tassel of foxtail chains and granulation and a 1988 four pence coin.

Metal: Sterling Silver 

Weight: 33.63 grams

Measurements: Length to catch 22cm, tassel and charm length 8cm

Era: Victorian Circa 1890

The Victorian era was one of romance. Queen Victoria was madly in love with her Albert, and the jewellery swayed in style accordingly. A Leontine is traditionally a Lady’s chain used to suspend a watch. These chains often had tassels, slides & a T bar. Now they make a lovely bracelet.