The 14K gold chain necklace with ‘8’ shaped links was made in Moscow, circa 1899.

Length 53 cm (21 in.)

Weight 12.98 grams.

The chain is marked on two links with 56 zolotnik old Russian gold standard with initials of Moscow assay master Ivan Lebedkin (1899-1908), and maker’s initials. The clasp is marked with pre-1899 Moscow assay mark and maker’s mark.