chatelaine
Summary
Hook for attching to belt, convex front with repousse ornament of a girl, and two boys in mid 18th century costume, between two scrolls. Three chains hanging from this, penknife clipped to one of the shorter outer chains. Etui perhaps for scissors etc., clipped to longer central chain. Lined with purple velvet, hinged lid. Repousse ornament of leaves and flowers.
Object Name
chatelaine
Date Created
1873
Dimensions
Size: 43.2cm
accession number
1957.374
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Medium
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