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Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain Necklace with Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
A treat of a Silver Book Chain and locket necklace that has the beautiful engraving of the
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Antique 1870s British Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Yellow Gold Column and Heart Motif Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
A fabulous gold book chain from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This amazing handmade piece is crafted
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ornate Gold Etruscan Link Book Chain Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
This gold book chain from the Victorian era (ca1880) is quite an outstanding piece! English in
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

15k Gold

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This Victorian era necklace is known as a 'book' chain and has been manufactured from sterling
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Chain
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W 0.6 in L 19.3 in
Antique Victorian Rose Gold Filled Book Chain Necklace
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
Antique rose gold filled pendant book chain choker necklace . Central pendant acts as a clasp and
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Choker Necklaces

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Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece Circa 1940s. Square links make up the book
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Mixed Metal

Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
Vintage Gold Book Chain with Dangling Enamel Piece, circa 1940s
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H 21 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 6 in L 21 in
Antique sterling silver book chain necklace, Victorian aesthetic era
Located in NEWARK, GB
fancy engraved links interlocking with silver beading to the top edge of the chain. One of the most
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Chrysophrase, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Victorian Sterling Engraved Book Chain Locket Necklace Birmingham c. 1880
Located in Berkeley, CA
period. It has beautiful engraved studs on the chain accented with round studs for a three dimensional
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Rectangular Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Victorian Book Chain & Oval Engraved Locket Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Book Chain Necklace Sterling Silver Circa 1880 A fabulous, Victorian silver book chain
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Victorian Hardstone Cameo Locket Necklace Hand Carved Antique Book Chain 1870
Located in New York, NY
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. THE LOCKET HANGS FROM A WONDERFUL BOOK BELCHER CHAIN. THE NECKLACE DATES TO C1860-1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Gold-filled

19th C. Nickel Silver Métal Extra Blanc French Adjustable Book Chain Dog Collar
Located in Haarlem, NL
An impressive antique white metal or nickel silver adjustable book chain linked collar, probably
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Nickel

Victorian Book Chain Necklace Antique Dog Clip For Locket Or Pendant circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A SUPERB ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BOOK BELCHER CHAIN NECKLACE IN A BRAIDED MESH DESIGN WITH TWO
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous and unusual antique fancy link bracelet. It is quite a chunky bracelet with fancy book
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chain Bracelets

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Steel

Antique 9k gold chunky rolo link chain necklace, Victorian, Forget me not
Located in NEWARK, GB
. It has elements of the Georgian era styles and also a book chain look to it, very versatile and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces

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9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 21KT Yellow Gold Book Link Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage book is crafted in rich 21K yellow gold and dates from the 1920's. This chain gets its
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Necklaces

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Yellow Gold

Antique Heavy 9 Carat Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Heavy 9ct Gold Double Albert Chain Necklace with TBar Two dog clips and each link stamped
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Carved Black Onyx Diamond Ruby Pendant Necklace With Pearls and 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
crafted in 18k yellow gold (17.24 grams). Complete with a matching 18k yellow gold chain weighing 4.95
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hardy & Hayes Antique Baroque Pearl and Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
encircling three baroque pearl eggs, completed by a bracelet of curb link chain. Modeled to rest comfortably
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chain Bracelets

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Eero Rislakki Stone Necklace Made in Finland 1959 Smoky Quarts
Located in Orimattila, FI
sold without a chain I have several Jewelry designed by Eero Rislak for sale, see group photo. A
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Vintage 1950s Modernist Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Georges Lenfant Paris for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Rope Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
leader, he wrote an important book on the art of gold chain work, his area of undisputed mastery.
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Mid-20th Century French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9 Carat Gold Albert Trombone and Twist Design Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
book Measurements: weight 39.48g, length 36cm, width 6mm Materials: 9ct gold Hallmarks: stamped
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chain Necklaces

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Gold

Miriam Haskell Black Bakelite Cascade Long Earrings
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell long cascade earrings of black bakelite beads on signature russian gilt book chain
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Vintage 1960s American Dangle Earrings

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Gilt Metal

5.00 Carat Diamond Riviera Three Claws 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Line Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
and will be shipped from London, you are welcome to book an appointment for viewing. Other Carat
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2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Gold Plated Nomadic Tribal Necklace
By Kenneth Jay Lane
Located in New York, NY
be worn doubled or as a single necklace. A similar design can be seen in his book, "Faking It
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Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Gold Plated Nomadic Tribal Necklace
Gold Plated Nomadic Tribal Necklace
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H 0.9 in L 39 in
35 Carat Diamond Riviera Three Claws 18 Karat White Gold Tennis Line Necklace
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
be dispatched from London, you are welcome to book an appointment for viewing. Other Carat weights
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2010s British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell crystal chandelier earclips. Composed of gilt book chain with clear and gold flashed
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips
Miriam Haskell Crystal Chandelier Earclips
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W 1 in L 1.75 in
Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
gilt filigrees with large faceted crystal pastes are suspended by two book chains. Clip back fittings
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Vintage 1950s American Victorian Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
Miriam Haskell Victorian Revival Earclips
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W 1 in L 3.25 in
Chanel Rare Early Byzantine Sautoir, Maison Goossens
By Maison Goossens for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
articulated incised book chain, Byzantine shell motif gilt bronze rectangular links of hand poured glass
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Vintage 1970s French Byzantine Link Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Enamel, Gilt Metal, Brass, Bronze

Victorian locket pendant book collar chain necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
AN IMPRESSIVE VICTORIAN c.1880 ENGRAVED WITH FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE LOCKET PENDANT ON THE BOOK COLLAR
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Antique 1880s European Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Base Metal

LA MAQUINA - Portrait Painting of Conway the Machine, Rapper, Gold, Black
By Omari Booker
Located in Signal Mountain, TN
black hat, several gold chains, and a black shirt with a blue Basquiat crown on it. The Basquiat crown
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Oil

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Leaf engraved, Aesthetic
Located in NEWARK, GB
. This would look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian silver locket pendant, Floral, large
Located in NEWARK, GB
attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era: Victorian era, unmarked, tests as sterling silver
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique silver locket pendant, Butterfly and Roses, Victorian
Located in NEWARK, GB
would look great hung on a nice silver long chain or attached to a book chain necklace. Marks and era
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Locket with Elaborate Monogram
Located in Brisbane, QLD
is pictured with a Victorian sterling silver book chain which is not included with the locket and is
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, Silver

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Located in Venice, CA
1 1/8” inches wide. The locket is pictured here on a book chain that is also available on Kirsten’s
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Antique 1870s Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Gold-filled

Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
Victorian Etruscan Revival Gold Fill Locket
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H 2.25 in W 1.13 in
Eiko by Eiko (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This lavish book is an exposition of the innovative Japanese graphic artist and costume designer
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Eiko by Eiko (Book)
Eiko by Eiko (Book)
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H 13.5 in W 12 in D 1.25 in
Chain Gang Music
By Stephen Longstreet
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Chain Gang Music Watercolor on paper, dated '39, but created in the 1970's Signed "Longstreet
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1970s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Nude in Chains
By (after) André Derain
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
book with woodcuts, lithographs, and etchings
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Shannon Chain 14
By Howard Schatz
Located in Lawrence, NY
International Photography Award for Book of the Year for his retrospective, "Schatz Images: 25 Years." The IPA
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1990s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Syna Yellow Gold Cosmic Book Pendant with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Diamonds 0.03 carat approx. Limited edition Chain sold separately
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

"Drive Chain", 2007
By Ian Gittler
Located in Hudson, NY
, which he photographed, wrote, and designed. The book was excerpted in Rolling Stone and featured as a
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Pigment

Yoshihiro Narisawa, Satoyama Cuisine. Gastronomy & Culinary Photography Book
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
photographs by world-renowned Brazilian food photographer Sergio Coimbra. But this is more than a book of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Books

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Napier Book Piece Faux-Pearl Pendant Necklace, 1989
By Napier
Located in Easton, PA
Goldtone faux-pearl cabochon pendant with 3 faux-baroque pearls on each side of the chain necklace
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Gold Plate

French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a book with three pages with a white
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20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
French Christmas Book 18k Yellow White Gold Charm Pendant
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W 0.44 in D 0.08 in L 0.56 in
Raymond Pettibon Captive Chains
By Raymond Pettibon
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Raymond Pettibon Captive Chains, 1978: Recently featured in its entirety at The New Museum in New
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1970s Street Art Mixed Media

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Paper

Dance Study: Shannon Chain #3
By Howard Schatz
Located in Lawrence, NY
International Photography Award for Book of the Year for his retrospective, "Schatz Images: 25 Years." The IPA
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1990s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
book illustrator and graphic poster artist, who started her career during the 1950’s. She has a very
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Hungarian children's book illustrator and graphic poster artist, who started her career during the 1950’s
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

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Gouache

Tapis Berberes du Maroc, Berber Carpets from Morocco Table Book
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
already inspired artists like Paul Klee and Le Corbusier. This book presents -the new designs on the
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20th Century French Tribal Books

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Paper

Dance Study: Shannon Chain 16
By Howard Schatz
Located in Lawrence, NY
Photography Award for Book of the Year for his retrospective, "Schatz Images: 25 Years." The IPA Awards
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Early 2000s American Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Chanel No.5 Chain Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
No.5 CC tote bag has gunmetal hardware, a dual chain-link shoulder straps with shoulder guards, a
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2010s French Tote Bags

Chanel No.5 Chain Shopping Tote
Chanel No.5 Chain Shopping Tote
H 8 in W 5 in L 11 in
Charm Bracelet Iconic Book Piece Margot De Taxco Mexican Modernist Pioneer
By Margot De Taxco
Located in Southbury, CT
This silver cherub charm bracelet by Margot de Taxco is featured in the book, "Margot Van Voorhies
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Baroque Revival Charm Bracelets

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Silver

19th Century Light-Brown French Walnut Library Ladder, Antique Book Shelf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
hand crafted Walnut wood and easy to fold and fix, particularized by brass chain. Very stable, sturdy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Shelves

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Metal, Brass

"White Towers" Book by Paul Hirshorn and Steven Izenour, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
Restaurants. The chain was founded in 1926 by John E. Saxe and Thomas E. Saxe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Book Form Goldstone Picture Locket Pendant Charm 14 Karat Gold Victorian, 1890
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A CLASSIC BOOK FORM VICTORIAN PICTURE LOCKET PENDANT OR CHARM IN SOLID 14 KARAT GOLD WITH
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Lapis Emerald and Diamond Harry Potter Spell Book Necklace
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
"book cover" =2.29Ct this Harry Potter Spell Book also has 1 emerald = 0.04 Ct & 8 diamonds = 0.02 Cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel 1950s RobertGoosens GlassBaroquePearl GoldTalisman Chain Sautoir
By Robert Goossens for Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
"Coco" Chanel to craft this one-of-a-kind Byzantine-style yellow-gold-gilt silver vermeil ribbed-chain
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Vintage 1950s French Byzantine Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal, Silver, Vermeil

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Book Chain For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the book chain you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 15k Gold and Silver — can elevate any look. Making the right choice when shopping for a book chain may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years.

How Much is a Book Chain?

The price for a book chain starts at $425 and tops out at $15,595 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,250.
Questions About Book Chain
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A book chain is a type of antique Victorian jewelry designed for lockets, cameos, chains, and necklaces. Each link in a book chain is a rectangular folded piece of metal that resembles a book and is made of solid gold or sterling silver. During the late Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, book chain jewelry was popular during the Victorian jewelry resurgence (“Victorian Revival”). Shop for vintage jewelry from all over the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Victorian book chain is a piece of jewelry — usually a necklace — that can be found in gold, sterling silver and other materials. Each link in the chain is a rectangle-shaped piece of folded metal that resembles a book. Shop a collection of vintage and modern Victorian book chains from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.