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Gold chain, 277 solid links, 91.2 grams, ex-Santa Margarita (1622).37-3/4" long.An impressive and useful length of original solid, smooth chain in high-grade gold (probably 22K), much heavier than it looks, in fact identical in design but even longer than a chain from the same wreck that sold in the 1988 Christie's auction, the unstated purpose of such chains (besides adornment) being a way to avoid heavy taxation on gold in colonial times. Excellent condition, a rare opportunity to own a certified and wearable piece of genuine 1622-Fleet gold treasure.From the Santa Margarita (1622), with original Fisher plastic tag and photo-certificate #07M-83756.Recovered from:Santa Margarita, sunk in 1622 west of Key West, Florida
Estimate: 20000-30000 USD