Decorative arts — C. 1750-1790
Chatelaine
Chatelaine with a clasp and three decorative plaques, chased (engraved) with figures from classical mythology. Chatelaines were usually worn by woman, and used to carry small items such as watches and scissors. This example has three hooks for attaching items.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- 62.121/114
- Object name:
- chatelaine
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- c. 1750-1790
- Material:
metal (unidentified)
- Measurements/duration:
- L 140 mm, W 52 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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- License this image:
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