Antique silver chatelaine comprising of five hanging chains with...
Antique silver chatelaine comprising of five hanging chains with pendants. By Arthur Johnson Smith. Birmingham, England, 1920. Made of silver 925. Was likely placed as a kind of belt buckle, with accessories for a lady. 36cm. Weight: 79.3g. Fastened to a woman’s belt, the significance of wearing a chatelaine shifted over time, from a symbol of wealth to the wearer’s role as manager of the household. Included is a photograph just for illustration (it is not the item for sale). ( credit: Victoria and Albert Museum )
Antique silver chatelaine comprising of five hanging chains with pendants. By Arthur Johnson Smith. Birmingham, England, 1920. Made of silver 925. Was likely placed as a kind of belt buckle, with accessories for a lady. 36cm. Weight: 79.3g. Fastened to a woman’s belt, the significance of wearing a chatelaine shifted over time, from a symbol of wealth to the wearer’s role as manager of the household. Included is a photograph just for illustration (it is not the item for sale). ( credit: Victoria and Albert Museum )
