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Regency gilt chatelaine with Edwardian appendages
Regency gilt chatelaine with Edwardian appendages
This is a beautifully elegant circa Regency-era chatelaine in gilt metal. It features three chains from which Edwardian-era appendages are suspended: a stamp case, a propelling pencil (requires lead), and a retractable button hook. These intricate details make it a functional and decorative piece, reflecting the craftsmanship and style of its time.
The chatelaine is in good antique condition, with wear commensurate with age. Please refer to the photos provided, as they form an important part of the description.
Length: 30.5cm with appendages, 24.5cm without.
Width: 3.5cm
About Chatelaines:
A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist, with a series of chains from which useful household items dangle. Dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, chatelaines became particularly popular in the 19th century as a fashionable and practical accessory. The term “chatelaine” is derived from the French word châtelaine, meaning the mistress of a chateau. Historically, a chatelaine would have carried keys or other tools of household management, reflecting the role and responsibility of the wearer.
This is a beautifully elegant circa Regency-era chatelaine in gilt metal. It features three chains from which Edwardian-era appendages are suspended: a stamp case, a propelling pencil (requires lead), and a retractable button hook. These intricate details make it a functional and decorative piece, reflecting the craftsmanship and style of its time.
The chatelaine is in good antique condition, with wear commensurate with age. Please refer to the photos provided, as they form an important part of the description.
Length: 30.5cm with appendages, 24.5cm without.
Width: 3.5cm
About Chatelaines:
A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist, with a series of chains from which useful household items dangle. Dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, chatelaines became particularly popular in the 19th century as a fashionable and practical accessory. The term “chatelaine” is derived from the French word châtelaine, meaning the mistress of a chateau. Historically, a chatelaine would have carried keys or other tools of household management, reflecting the role and responsibility of the wearer.