051 — THE DRAGON’S SECRET

A heavily worn vintage belt chain has been transformed into a long mixed-metal necklace featuring an ornate sterling-silver repoussé dragon and an opening Edwardian sterling-silver case. The hinged capsule was originally made to protect a cheroot or cigarette holder. Its hidden interior gives the piece both function and mystery.

DETAILS

• Repurposed two-tone vintage belt chain
• Large hook closure
• Ornate brass bead caps
• Sterling-silver repoussé dragon component
• Antique sterling-silver cheroot-holder case
• Hinged cap with gilded interior
• Mixed gold-tone and silver-tone findings
• Handmade, one-of-a-kind Green Couture Relic

MEASUREMENTS

• Wearable chain length: approximately 24 inches
• Sterling-silver case: approximately 2½ inches long
• Complete dragon-and-case drop: approximately 5 inches

HALLMARK INFORMATION

• Maker’s mark: M&C — Marks & Cohen
• Anchor: Birmingham Assay Office
• Lion passant: English sterling silver
• Lowercase “g”: 1906
• Period: Edwardian

CONDITION

One-of-a-kind handmade necklace created from genuinely worn antique and vintage components. The belt chain, dragon, and sterling case retain age-related patina, scratches, surface wear, and irregularities. The hinged case still opens, and its aged condition is part of the Relic’s history.