Georgian Pinchbeck star link Chain with hand clasp

Georgian Pinchbeck Star link chain with hand clasp
Pinchbeck jewellery is a type of gold-coloured metal jewellery that was invented in the early 1700’s and named after its inventor. It is created from an alloy of copper and zinc, with a small amount of silver added for durability. The alloy is then coated with a layer of gold to give it the appearance of real gold. The Gold colour has sustained through 300years.
Chain measures 43cm: 17inches long
Each star stamped link measures 6.75mm
Hand clasp measures 17.33mm
In good antique condition