Chatelaine

Chatelaine

Chatelaine

Chatelaine

In the 15th and 16th centuries, a chatelaine was a belt worn by women. It consisted of metal links on which e. g. purse, a set of cutlery, keys and other small items could be attached. In the 19th century, this developed into a pendant for men's pocket watches, colloquially known as the "Bierzipf". Men attached small objects to the chatelaine, most commonly the watch key and a seal. For example, the front door key was attached to the "Bierzipf" so that the key could be found quickly even in the dark. Such a piece of jewelry was especially popular among students.

This chatelaine consists of four embossed, decorated silver plates connected by eyelets and attached with chains are a seal, a watch key and an enamel picture depicting two women, as well as a snuff-box and another ornament.
Manufacture: early 20th century

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