Hefty, well-made 14k gold chains from the mid-19th century are hard to find. This one is special in two ways: one, the hinged safety clasp, which I've never seen before. It splits in half the opposite way you'd think. Two: it's American. The patent number is stamped on the inside of the clasp using the American way of recording dates: Sep 26 1860. At 15", it is ready to be the shortest layer of your charm necklace setup.
MATERIALS: 14k gold (tests)
AGE: Marked Pat. Sep 26 1860
CONDITION: Excellent
SIZE: 15" length, 1 5/8" toggle