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The listing, vintage necklace choker ~L@@K~ has ended.

what I have here is a:

??question mark of a ladies choker??

I bought it from a private owner and she says
it was brought back from the island of gwam
by her father for her mother after world war two

I have no idea what metal it is or what the stones are.
it does not have any marking.
it measures 12 and 1/4" with a 3" extension
it is in great shape. I have no idea if it has been worn before.
I would say it needs a light cleaning though to bring back its luster.

if anyone does know anything about it please let me know
before it goes to the highest bidder. I will not stop this auction even if you have something great to say about it.
i would really just like to know something about it. its a one of a kind in my eyes. I have never seen anything like it before.

I only ship to the u.s.a
I do not do returns on my actions
I have given the best description that I can and please
see the pictures for other details.
all listia rules apply
make sure you want to own it. or do not bid
please have a listia verified address or do not bid.

this is a 3 day only auction so it ends near my other auctions. so I can ship all at once.

thank you for looking and have a great day!

Questions & Comments

I love it! It is definitely interesting...any idea of a GIN perhaps?

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 4:20:14 PM PST by

very sorry. I can not do gin at this time. I don't have my wings badge yet.

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 5:12:51 PM PST by

interesting!

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 5:06:31 AM PST by

it sure is...

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 6:24:53 AM PST by

sure is..

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 5:53:51 AM PST by

Hi Jamestown ohio here ... Is it old or modern ? and did the flash change the color of the stone? (True color of stone in pic). Looks white orange and green is that right?

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 6:36:10 AM PST by

I bought it from a private owner and she said
it was brought back from the island of gwam
by her father for her mother after WW2
so I guess that would date it at the latest 1945.
as for the color of the stones I see white, green, orange, and brown.
yes the flash did make them look brighter.

thank you for your question.

Nov 3rd, 2013 at 8:30:13 AM PST by

The chain portion is called a book chain, popular from about 1910 through the 50's and normally only found on bracelets so nice find! watching.

Nov 4th, 2013 at 2:05:45 PM PST by

neat. thanks for the info.

Nov 4th, 2013 at 2:20:53 PM PST by

Also this looks like brass and that was what most book chain pieces were made of!

Nov 4th, 2013 at 2:33:12 PM PST by

thanks again.

Nov 4th, 2013 at 2:38:04 PM PST by

Beautiful piece! The "shell" is called an operculum. It's actually the "door" to the sea shell, a gastropod. These have wonderful color to them. :)

Nov 5th, 2013 at 4:50:11 PM PST by

wow.. thats neat. thanks for the info.

Nov 5th, 2013 at 6:00:54 PM PST by

HOLY COW!! I was just told what the stone are on this and I looked it up on ebay.
and some of these are worth a TON OF MONEY!!!!!

just goes to show. you dont always know what ya have.
I should of done more research..

Nov 5th, 2013 at 6:06:58 PM PST by

look under (operculum shell choker) on ebay....even the one with gold plating is under buy it now for $239.28

Nov 5th, 2013 at 6:15:50 PM PST by

vintage necklace choker ~L@@K~ is in the Jewelry & Watches | Necklaces category