Chatelaine

Antique solid-silver chatelaine, French work from the late 19th century, adorned with two substantial sliding blue glass medallions mounted on four flexible chains.

The two oval elements can move freely along the chains, offering a particularly original and decorative presentation. The ends feature a raised floral relief design. The closure system is an antique screw clasp, visible in the photographs, providing especially secure closure when properly screwed.

At the eastern end hangs a tubular-shaped accessory richly guilloché. A metal element protrudes from it, evoking an old pencil/lead holder, with no guarantee of function. This element is sold as is, as an integral part of the object.

Hog/boar’s head hallmark visible on the closure system, confirming French solid silver.

Beautiful old patina preserved.

Dimensions:
• Total length: about 33 cm
• Width of the four chains together: about 1 cm
• Blue medallions: about 2.5 x 2 cm
• Thickness of the medallions: about 1 cm

Total weight: about 57.6 g

Good overall condition for its era. Wear and light signs of use consistent with age. The terminal critérium-type mechanism has not been tested and its operation is not guaranteed.

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