Two 19th century rock crystal and gold bead necklaces, each composed of a series of oval-shaped carved melon rock crystal beads, interspersed with fluted gold beads, lengths 70cm and 59cm (2)

Two 19th century rock crystal and gold bead necklaces, each composed of a series of oval-shaped carved melon rock crystal beads, interspersed with fluted gold beads, lengths 70cm and 59cm (2)
Larger necklace with replacement dog clip silver clasp, gold beads pitch filled, all with abrasions, scratches and small dents commensurate with age and use, rock crystal beads with characteristic inclusions and abrasions through age and use, gross weight 423 grams, 21 rock crystal beads graduated from 22.5 x 14.6mm to 40 x 23.6mm, possibly originally one necklace later adapted into two.