1871 patent HIGH VICTORIAN TASSELS gold necklace, amethyst and pearl accents

"1871 PATENT"
LAVISH GOLD HIGH VICTORIAN TASSELS NECKLACE with amethyst & three Persian Gulf natural split pearls, stipple, wire twist and other fine detailing

Circa : 1871 (patent date on clasp "Dec 2nd, 1871")

Chain : 27" around the neck, 3.2 mm multi-links, fastened on the decorative original lock with patent date

Center ornament : 1-1/4 x 1-1/4" above the three tassels,
removeable but secure on their original back hooks;
overall length of ornament with tassels : 3-1/2" x 1-3/4"

Amethyst : 9 mm faceted disk, set in multiple gold 'fleur-de-lis prongs, centering one split pearl in gold star

Gold tested : 14k

Gross weight : 1.57 troy ounces

Condition : all original, complete & fine
# dks 18001 ................................................................................... $ 3,800.