14k Exceptional Long Guard with Aesthetic Movement Slide April 4th perhaps implying letter writing to

perhaps implying letter writing to keep one’s heart aloft

this cameo is superbly carved and will make a stellar addition to any collection

) Before the invention of fragrance oils and other elements of modern chemistry

they shall be wounded themselves with their own eyes

Measurements: 50" length

14k Exceptional Long Guard with Aesthetic Movement Slide April 4th perhaps implying letter writing toLong guard chains were first worn by women in the early 1800s. They were long and light and were draped over the shoulders and caught at the waist with a watch hook or tucked under a belt or in a watch pocket. They were used to carry watches as well as lorgnettes or vinaigrettes, and were described as guard chains. Women continued to wear long chains, usually over 60", in the Victorian period but the chains had become thinner and began to be worn