HOT ! Vintage Signed Automade Sterling Silver Gold Plated with Antique Carnelian Intaglio Soldier Pendant Necklace 24.5” Victorian Fob

Vintage Signed Automade Sterling Silver Gold Plated with Antique Carnelian Intaglio Soldier Pendant Necklace 24.5” Victorian Fob

Chain measures approximately 24.5 inches long and has a spring ring clasp. Clasp is marked “AUTOMADE STERLING”.Intaglio measures approximately 1 inch wide by 1.1 inch long. “Toggle” bar measures approximately 1.6 inches long.

Pendant was added on and is older than the chain. Made out of gold filled metal and genuine carnelian.

Necklace weighs approximately 20.14 grams. In good condition, with some minimal tarnish. Please see all photos.

HISTORY:In 1867, the world renowned Speidel Company was founded by Fredrich Speidel. Speidel is credited with developing the gold-over-metal method of manufacturing, also known as “bi-metal.”In 1904, Speidel’s three sons, Albert, Edwin, and Eugene were sent to America to establish a branch of the family’s jewelry chain manufacturing business, and The Speidel Chain Company was officially founded in the United States. Also in the early 1900s, the Automatic Chain Company was founded by Speidel, which produced neck chain, chain-by-the-foot, and watch bracelets.In the late 1920s, All Speidel businesses were merged into the Speidel Corporation to strengthen the company’s position.