Georgian gold hand clasp c.1800  worn as a charm on a fine early c19th micro-belcher chain.
The hand hangs from an original ring set to the palm of the hand.
One of the finer examples with a tiny ruby ring on the forefinger and fluted cuff.
Both hand and chain 15ct. Hand 3/4 inch long. Chain 16 inches.
The hand motif was popular in the early c19th for clasps of gold and pinchbeck guard chains, symbolising friendship.