Long Gold Leaf Pearl Chain Vintage Clasp / Knitwear Clasp / American Antique Jewelry

When I first started collecting vintage jewelry, aside from cameo brooches and celluloid pieces, my favorites were these types of clasps. I stumbled upon them by chance and was captivated by their unique charm, often seeing similar ones worn on knitted cardigans in old movies. This sparked a slow and steady collection. Genuine vintage clasps are rare to find nowadays, and those in excellent condition are even fewer. This batch took some time to gather, hence the higher price point. I plan to release them gradually over time. This particular piece has a wonderful texture, but as it is a pre-owned item, please refrain from comparing it to new items or applying overly high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1950s ⚜️ Features a patent number ⚜️ Shows normal signs of wear. The clip mechanism has some rust spots (see photos 5 & 6), and the faux pearls have some scratches and peeling. Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Materials: Alloy, Faux pearls ⚜️ Clasp approximately 4cm, widest point approximately 1cm, chain length approximately 11.5cm 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a soft tape measure, so slight variations are normal. As jewelry pieces are not always perfectly symmetrical, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one clasp only. Other items shown in photos are for staging purposes. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52229463270_a779acc23e_b.jpg **Important Notes Before Purchasing:** 💚 Please message us with any questions before making a purchase. 💚 It's highly probable that metal jewelry from the 1940s-1980s will have some degree of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please understand and accept these common imperfections. 💚 We do our best to present items clearly through photographs on the listing page. We kindly request you to inspect the images and descriptions with care. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently carries the marks of its age and journey through time. Expect signs of wear and tear as a testament to its history. 💚 The jewelry in this shop will not be altered in style (e.g., converting clip-on earrings to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to "Vintage Jewelry," we kindly advise you to consider carefully before making a purchase. 💚 If an item arrives damaged to the point of being unwearable, a refund can be requested. However, returns (or refunds) based on reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color variations, or damage not incurred during shipping, will not be accepted. ____________________________________ These clasps look lovely fastened to jackets, vests, or shirts. They are also a stylish accent piece that men can wear beautifully. The image below is of Emma Pillsbury from a TV show. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51066586707_a22a4b8edf_o.jpg