Late Victorian decorative silver tassel with a chased design. This tassel is shaped like a top with a wider middle section. Above the chased design and around the top and bottom edges is a beaded design. This tassel has six wheat chain style strands, each one finished with a silver bead. These little beauties were worn on watch chain or Albertina. Circa 1870s - 1890s.

Not hallmarked, acid tested as sterling silver.

Measures 3.8 mm cm / 1.52 inches long, and 11.5 mm at widest point.
Weighs 2.85 grams.

The top of one of the chains has a repair to it which is visible upon close inspection.  It does not effect this tassel's use and beauty but is mentioned for accuracy