Gold and steel watch chain

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
From a swivel hook hang two link-chains which are attached to an octagonal gold plate from which hang four ornaments (two tassels, a watch key and a case containing a hook). The links are formed of oval bands of gold surrounfing steel beads. The plate and ornaments are of gold, decorated with steel beads.
Credit Line
Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt
19th century
Accession Number
1931-6-196
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
jewelry
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Chatelaine
Type
Chatelaine
Medium
Gold, cut steel
Dimensions
H x W x D: 24.5 x 5 x 1 cm (9 5/8 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
made in
France
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1931-6-196
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq429d28cb8-1d36-4287-a195-932bcdac2582
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