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Chatelaine

Jewellery
Inventory number
2018.5.16.6.JW.OT.C1810.FR
Description
Cut steel chatelaine or clavandier composed of a main element from which a chain is suspended.

Unlike the Chatelaine, the Clavandier was formerly exclusively for the use of key ring. It could be the key of the house like that of the jewelry box or the women's Desk (called Billet Doux)
Material
Steel
Origin
circa 1810 France
Dimensions
Width : 0.5 cm
Length : 4.5 cm
Height : 8.5 cm
Related object
Aristocratic bracelet