Chatelaine
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Silver chatelaine with four dangling accessories (perfume bottle, mechanical pencil, notepad, and a tiny locket with a picture compartment and mirror), 22 cm long, weight 88.40 g, hallmarked 800 silver with crown and moon, made in Germany around 1900, in good antique condition with minor wear and some dents, top jump ring 27 mm.
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A chatelaine is a decorative clasp or ring that suspends a series of chains that would be worn at the waist. Originating in the Middle Ages, the term initially referred to a belt hook used by the lady of the castle to carry the castle keys. Over time, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, it evolved into a functional and fashionable accessory, serving as a symbolic and practical precursor to the modern handbag and a personalized "Swiss Army knife" for women.
This silver chatelaine was worn with a hook attached to a girdle and contains several practical accessories for everyday use.
From four different chains dangle a perfume bottle, a mechanical pencil, a notepad, and a tiny locket which has a picture compartment on one side, and a mirror on the other. All accessories are decorated with a ribbed pattern.
Size: 22 cm long; the jump ring on top has a diameter of 27 mm.
Weight: 88.40 grams.
Age: Late 19th / early 20th Century, circa 1900.
Material: Hallmarked '800' for 800/1000 silver, and hallmarked with a crown and moon, indicating that the set was made in Germany.
Condition: In good antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. There are some small dents -notably on the cap of the perfume bottle- and the tiny mechanical pencil that is attached to the notepad is currently not in working order.
A chatelaine is a decorative clasp or ring that suspends a series of chains that would be worn at the waist. Originating in the Middle Ages, the term initially referred to a belt hook used by the lady of the castle to carry the castle keys. Over time, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, it evolved into a functional and fashionable accessory, serving as a symbolic and practical precursor to the modern handbag and a personalized "Swiss Army knife" for women.
This silver chatelaine was worn with a hook attached to a girdle and contains several practical accessories for everyday use.
From four different chains dangle a perfume bottle, a mechanical pencil, a notepad, and a tiny locket which has a picture compartment on one side, and a mirror on the other. All accessories are decorated with a ribbed pattern.
Size: 22 cm long; the jump ring on top has a diameter of 27 mm.
Weight: 88.40 grams.
Age: Late 19th / early 20th Century, circa 1900.
Material: Hallmarked '800' for 800/1000 silver, and hallmarked with a crown and moon, indicating that the set was made in Germany.
Condition: In good antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. There are some small dents -notably on the cap of the perfume bottle- and the tiny mechanical pencil that is attached to the notepad is currently not in working order.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
1 cm
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