28" YBM ladies' slide chain with stylized rope-style chain links & fancy engraved rectangular slide

28" YBM ladies' slide chain with stylized rope-style chain links & fancy engraved rectangular slide

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$165.00
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28" YBM ladies' slide chain with stylized rope-style chain links and a fancy engraved rectangular slide, yellow base metal (YBM) round smooth polish half-ball links interconnect together to form a delicate rope-style link for the total length of the chain, finished with a triangular finial engraved with geometric designs that then connects to the heavy medium-sized YBM screw-down swivel clasp, along the length of the chain is a fancy rectangular slide that has cut-out accents on each side and matching floral and geometric engraving around blank monogram shields on both faces, chain links, swivel & slide are all showing normal even wear overall with no heavy scratches or damage however some fading of the gold color in places from use, slide measures approx. 12mm wide x 16mm tall x 3mm thick, wearable length of approx. 1,290mm, chain links measure approx. 2.5mm in overall diameter. An attractive vintage ladies' slide chain from the mid-1900s in excellent overall condition!
  • Year Made: mid 1900s
  • Material: Base Metal - Yellow
  • Chain Style: Ladies Slide
  • Chain Length: 1290mm (50.79 inches)
  • Chain Link Size: 2.5mm
  • Chain Weight Class: 01Very Light
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Gender: Ladies'
For historical information, photo examples, and suggested wearing styles for our pocket watch chains, please visit our "How To Wear" Guide.
The length we list for this item in the Full Description section will be for the overall worn length. This means that if you lay the chain straight and flat, the length from the end of the swivel finding to where the chain curves back on itself is the length we are indicating. For example, if it is listed as 25" long, there is approx. 1" of the swivel finding and connection hardware (ie. where you would attach your watch, locket, etc), and 48" of chain length. To create the 25" overall length, the 48" of chain length is "folded in half" and then finished with the 1" finding length to close the chain into a necklace.

Our example photos show our items against a backdrop created from a women's medium-sized sweater with the chain displayed in what we call a "double-wrapped" style. Depending on the style in which you are looking to wear your chain, we offer that for someone with a slender build or short to average height, you can expect the shown item to hang off your person similar to the photo. If you are petite, have a larger build, or are taller than average, please note the chain will hang differently off your person than shown.

As a rule of thumb on an average-build woman, if you want to wear the chain long and have the swivel reach your waistline, we recommend chains 24" or shorter for heights under 5'4", 22" to 26" for heights 5'4" to 5'8" and 24" or longer for heights over 5'8".
If you are looking to wear the chain double-wrapped, we suggest a chain between 24" and 28" in overall length for the swivel to rest above your bustline, and a chain between 26" and 30" in overall length for the swivel to rest at your bustline. Adding one of our optional connectors to your chain design will add approx. 1" to the final overall length.

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We process a very large number of watches and accessories each year for sale via our website, eBay and local avenues. We attempt to offer descriptions and photos that are as complete and clear as possible on each item, and we always encourage you to write us with questions if something is not addressed in the description!

In each description, we attempt to note the following things:
<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

Taking an example of a watch already described, we've bracketed the different sections and ordered them as above:
<Ball-Hamilton> <16S> <21J> <LS> <adj.> <Official RR Standard> <#B651197>, <nickel movement with gold jewel settings and concentric circle damascene pattern, should be noted that the gears on the movement may not be all original however watch is running strong and not affecting running condition>, <porcelain Ball marked dial with Arabic numbers has very faint hairline (not distracting)>, <blue steel hands>, <beautiful YGF SB&B Ball marked case with engraved bezels and blank monogram shield showing normal even wear (no brass)>, <fancy bow>. <High grade Ball watch in very good condition, perfect to carry everyday!>

We also provide a List of Abbreviations that we use in our descriptions, as well as a Pocket Watch Sizing Chart that explains numerically and graphically the various sizes of pocket watches that we offer.
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