19th Century Silver, Pearl And Ivory Miniature Chatelaine
Silver chatelaine inlaid with pearls and composed of three sections. The upper portion features a belt hook decorated with a miniature showing two cupids set in a frame topped by a crown and embellished with pearls. Three decorative chains connect the upper medallion to a central medallion that has another miniature featuring a cupid holding a wreath of flowers. The piece supports watch hanging from a gold clasp whose casing is decorated with an intricate latticework motif and also has a miniature of a cupid releasing a dove from a cage. The entire piece is highlighted with pearls. Mid-19th century French craftsmanship.
Small chip on the dial at the key.
Weight: 2 oz with the watch
Length: 5.5 in with watch / 4.3 in without watch
Watch diameter: 1.2 in
Silver Mark: Boar head, from 1838.
Register punch: dane's head from 1838.
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Period: 19th century
Style: Napoleon 3rd
Condition: Good condition
Material: Sterling silver
Width: 4
Height: 14
Reference (ID): 1511034
Availability: In stock
