Victorian Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace, 56" pink sapphire it dates from the 1870s

it dates from the 1870s and remains in great condition

but by the 1930s these iconic aicraft became virtually obsolete - replaced by cantilever monoplanes that could fly at greater speed due to reduced drag from the wing struts

bearing a rather unusual heraldic crest

This remarkable necklace

is a photograph of a (kind of fed up looking) lady

Victorian Silver Long Guard Chain Necklace, 56" pink sapphire it dates from the 1870sDATE: Victorian, c. 1880 A gorgeous Victorian silver long guard chain dating from the latter half of the 19th Century. It's well made and of heavy weight construction, with oval belcher links and two swivel fasteners. At 56 inches in length it can be worn long, or even doubled tripled. MEASUREMENTS Wearable length: 56 inches Individual links: 3. 6 x 3. 3mm WEIGHT 38. 5g MARKS Stamped STERLING CONDITION Very good