Well well well, what have we here?
 
Presenting to you, a superb 9ct yelow gold, mixed link watch chain made in Birmingham by John Grinsell and Sons between 1864 and 1871, making this piece at least 152 years old.
 
This is an all original chain with the makers mark stamped on the tbar, both dog clips and one of the trombone links. Fully hallmarked for 9ct gold, some of the stamps to the trombone links have worn fully but are visible under magnification.
 
The main body of the chain is 16.5" long. There is a detachable piece which houses the tbar and a bolt claps which can be used to hang from the dog clips or to extend the length of the chain. Used as an extender the total length of the chain becomes 18.25". Please do study the photos for various ways in which the chain can be worn.
 
The bolt ring on the detachable chain is worn where it has more than likely held a heavy fob. It still has wear in it and I would rather leave it as it is and  advise against hanging heavy pendants from it. 
 
A highly sought after, really beautiful Victorian chain which you'll be proud to wear.