Chatelaine
Jewellery
Inventory number
2018.2.8.6.JW.OT.C1775.FRDescription
Chatelaine with five elements. Dove decor with flower basket and musical instruments. The first element retains the watch key and the second keeps a rock crystal part.The chatelaine is appear fashionable at the beginning of the 18th century. It is worn attached to the belt and it's first use is to hang a watch. The owner (The chatelaines can also be for men, even if they are more rare) not only hangs his watch and his watch key, but also charms. These express the tastes of the owner, sometimes his job in the case of men. We often find for women small sewing scissors and a pin box, but also notebooks or bottle for salt.