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c. 1883 Aesthetic Movement Bird Engraved Silver Book Chain and Locket
c. 1883 Aesthetic Movement Bird Engraved Silver Book Chain and Locket
c. 1883 Aesthetic Movement Bird Engraved Silver Book Chain and Locket
c. 1883 Aesthetic Movement Bird Engraved Silver Book Chain and Locket

c. 1883 Aesthetic Movement Bird Engraved Silver Book Chain and Locket

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This c. 1883 silver book chain is likely my favourite to date. Each link of the chain and the locket display different bird motifs. Both nature, and Japanese influence were popular motifs of the aesthetic movement and can been seen here.

Book chains were named 


Materials: Silver

Weight: 4.8 grams

Dimensions: 45.5cm/18in long. Links are 8mm wide. Locket measures 3cm wide, 4.7cm long including bale.

Color: I have not polished this to a high shine, as I prefer the patination, but could be done.

Condition: Very good antique condition. One link very slightly bend as shown.

Markings: Locket hallmarked for silver, Birmingham, 1883. Makers Mark for Horace Woodward.