chatelaine


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

Place of creation

London

Medium

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