Belle Epoque Lady's Watch/Lorgnette Chain
ca. 1890, Lyon, France, 18k yellow gold, with fancy openwork quatrefoil within navette links, centering a spring ring for attaching a watch or lorgnette. l. 59-1/2", total weight 39.7 grams

In overall good condition with no breaks or repairs noted. Some expected wear to the links, but not affecting structural integrity. Marked on one end ring three times with the French 18K provincial "horse's head" mark and the "rhino's head" chain mark (the latter with Lyon assay symbol); the other end ring with a partially struck maker's mark. The center spring ring marked with the Parisian 18K "eagle head" mark, suggesting it is a later addition/replacement.