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€ 315
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Selected by Peter Wright
Experienced gemmologist with over 65 years specializing in antique and cameo jewellery.
Estimate € 400 - € 450
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Antique Victorian sterling silver chatelaine from Great Britain, London 1898, with four original accoutrements (pencil, vinaigrette, aide-memoire and pin cushion) on four chains, overall drop 33 cm, front clip 4 × 4.5 cm, back clip 5.5 cm, approx. weight 120 g, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Antique Victorian 1898 English Sterling Silver Chatelaine | Pencil, Pin Cushion, Vinaigrette, Aide Memoire
An unusually complete late Victorian sterling silver chatelaine, hallmarked London, 1898, suspended from an ornate cast and pierced figural clip modelled with a female figure amid scrolling ornament. From it hang four chains of repeating mascaron links with foliate engraved dog clips, each fitted with an original accoutrement:
Details
Antique Victorian sterling silver chatelaine, hallmarked London, 1898 on the clip with four original accoutrements including:
- Sampson Mordan propelling pencil, hallmarked 1898, with original cedar pencil
- Vinaigrette hallmarked Birmingham, likely Deakin & Francis, date indistinct. Original wool still present in the vinaigrette, with faint trace scent of vinegar
- Aide memoire with faint original writing visible on leaves, no discernible hallmarks
- Pin cushion retaining its original pins, lion passant hallmark on loop
- Chains formed of repeating mascaron links with engraved dog clips
- Approximate weight: 120g
Measurements
- Front of clip: 4 cm long x 4.5 cm wide at widest
- Back clip length: 5.5 cm
- Chain lengths: 2 x 17.5 cm including engraved dog clips, and 2 x 21 cm including dog clips
- Overall drop from the top of the front clip to the end of the vinaigrette: 33 cm
Condition
Good antique condition overall, with wear commensurate with age and use. There is surface wear, rubbing and minor dings in places, as you would expect from a piece designed for daily use. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Antique Victorian 1898 English Sterling Silver Chatelaine | Pencil, Pin Cushion, Vinaigrette, Aide Memoire
An unusually complete late Victorian sterling silver chatelaine, hallmarked London, 1898, suspended from an ornate cast and pierced figural clip modelled with a female figure amid scrolling ornament. From it hang four chains of repeating mascaron links with foliate engraved dog clips, each fitted with an original accoutrement:
Details
Antique Victorian sterling silver chatelaine, hallmarked London, 1898 on the clip with four original accoutrements including:
- Sampson Mordan propelling pencil, hallmarked 1898, with original cedar pencil
- Vinaigrette hallmarked Birmingham, likely Deakin & Francis, date indistinct. Original wool still present in the vinaigrette, with faint trace scent of vinegar
- Aide memoire with faint original writing visible on leaves, no discernible hallmarks
- Pin cushion retaining its original pins, lion passant hallmark on loop
- Chains formed of repeating mascaron links with engraved dog clips
- Approximate weight: 120g
Measurements
- Front of clip: 4 cm long x 4.5 cm wide at widest
- Back clip length: 5.5 cm
- Chain lengths: 2 x 17.5 cm including engraved dog clips, and 2 x 21 cm including dog clips
- Overall drop from the top of the front clip to the end of the vinaigrette: 33 cm
Condition
Good antique condition overall, with wear commensurate with age and use. There is surface wear, rubbing and minor dings in places, as you would expect from a piece designed for daily use. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Great Britain
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
33 cm
Width
4.5 cm
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