Antique Filigree Drop Necklace With Open Work Motif & Filigree Ball Pendants

Here is an antique gold-tone filigree drop necklace featuring a delicate chain with ornate, open-work motifs and dangling filigree ball pendants. The necklace has a gold tone; without hallmarks, it is likely gold-plated or base metal costume jewelry. It uses the filigree technique, where fine metal wires are twisted into intricate, lace-like patterns, a style popular in various eras, notably the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The chain is composed of alternating oval and circular links with filigree designs, connected by smaller links. Two detailed, spherical pendants hang from the center. Similar designs were prominent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries (Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco eras). The chain measures approximately 18". Some wear to plating.