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Antique Silver 5 Chain Chatelaine
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Antique Silver 5 Chain Chatelaine

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 May 2025 · In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Description

A beautiful Victorian silver chatelaine with an art nouveau style pierced scrolling clip and 5 chains, each with their original working clips. It is a good quality piece, weighing approximately 60g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1900 and the maker Lawrence Emanuel.

It is in good condition for its age. There are some general signs of age and use and some light surface marks but nothing detrimental and no major damages.

Approximate Measurements :

Total Length : 8 1/4" (21cm)

Width of Clip : 3" (8cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Chatelaine to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
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21cm (8.27")
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SA1136560
Description
A beautiful Victorian silver chatelaine with an art nouveau style pierced scrolling clip and 5 chains, each with their original working clips. It is a good quality piece, weighing approximately 60g.

It is clearly hallmarked for Birmingham, 1900 and the maker Lawrence Emanuel.

It is in good condition for its age.

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There are some general signs of age and use and some light surface marks but nothing detrimental and no major damages.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An antique silver chatelaine featuring an ornate pierced top clip and five suspended chains with swivel clasps.
fig 1. Antique Silver 5 Chain Chatelaine

Approximate Measurements :

Total Length : 8 1/4" (21cm)

Width of Clip : 3" (8cm)

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Silver Chatelaine to the 1900s.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1136560
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique silver chatelaine featuring an ornate pierced top clip and five suspended chains with swivel clasps.
Antique Silver 5 Chain Chatelaine
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An antique silver chatelaine featuring an ornate pierced top clip and five suspended chains with swivel clasps.
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  • ObjectJewellery
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsPierced metalwork, Swivel clasps, Link chains
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in)

A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn from the waist by women from the Middle Ages to the Victorian era, featuring suspended chains used to carry everyday household and personal tools such as scissors, keys, and thimbles.

Chatelaines were crafted from a variety of metals including sterling silver, brass, steel, gilt bronze, and occasionally precious gold, frequently embellished with engraving, pierced work, gemstones, or enamel.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit period-appropriate metal hallmarks, traditional casting or piercing techniques characteristic of the Victorian or earlier eras, and genuine age-related oxidisation and wear on the connection links.

An antique chatelaine can be displayed as a framed textile or cabinet curiosity, mounted within a shadow box to highlight its intricate metalwork as a focal point of historical wall art.

Preserve silver chatelaines by storing them flat in low-humidity environments, dusting gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip desirable period patination.
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