Chatelaine-lánc
| Accession Nr.: | 59.928.1 |
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| Date of production: |
mid 18th century
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| Place of production: | Austria (presumably) |
| Materials: | gilt bronze |
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| Techniques: | cast; engraved decoration; repoussé/punched |
| Dimensions: |
length: 13 cm
width: 4,5 cm
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The triangle-shaped upper part has a hook its centre shows a medallion with a basket of flowers, a gardeners' hat and a digger. Two chains hang from each side of the upper part, with snap-hooks at their ends. Flat units of square, circle and oval shape hang down from the middle, linked together with chains. They are decorated with baskets of flowers, fruits and a dog. This kind of chain, connected to a belt, was designed for carrying scissors, keys or other tiny objects around. For example, in the 18th century, men used to wear their watches hanging from a chatelaine chain.
Literature
- Szerk.: Szilágyi András, Péter Márta: Barokk és rokokó. Az európai iparművészet stíluskorszakai. Iparművészeti Múzeum, Budapest, 1990. - Nr. 6.75. (Ács Piroska)
