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Victorian Chatelaine and Agate Accessories Box

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100-1-10212

$1,295.00
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ABOUT THIS ACCESSORY

Truly, housework can be tedious. However, Victorian women, with their usual flair, found a way to look fabulous whilst completing the most mundane tasks. How, you say? With a household tool carrier/slash portable work of art—the chatelaine. The term derives from the French "lady of the castle," and in its original form is a belt hook worn by the lady of the castle, from which, you guessed it, the keys of the castle were suspended. As time progressed, women, whose clothing usually lacked pockets, used them to carry all sorts of items. This one, ornately hand-fabricated in gilded metal and beautifully patterned, variegated chocolate-colored agate in varying hues of brown, features a large clip for easy attachment to a belt and opens to reveal compartments for items such as scissors, a pocket knife, sewing accessories, or a pencil. And while you may have no need for such a receptacle, clipped to your belt, it is an utterly unique adornment and intriguing conversation piece. Note: one of the longer agates shows a horizontal hairline fissure.

Details

Materials:
Base Metal
Length:
7 Inch
Width:
1 5/8 Inch
Height:
3/4 Inch
Gram Weight:
102.8 Grams
Period:
Victorian
Center Agate details

 

Cut/Shape:
Freeform Cut
Color:
Brown To Beige
Measurements:
65.00-29.00 mm
35.00-19.00 mm

About Victorian Jewelry

The eclectic Victorians didn’t limit themselves when it came to motifs and themes—if it struck their fancy, they turned it into jewelry. Sweet and sentimental with a distinct romantic streak, Victorian gems expanded upon their Georgian predecessors. The array of styles that blossomed (sometimes quite literally) during this era endure to this day.

Jewelry Care

As with anything of value, especially sentimental value, taking good care of your vintage and antique jewelry from Lang will enhance its beauty and extend its lifespan. We encourage you to have your jewelry checked and cleaned by us or by your trusted local jeweler every six months, to ensure that each piece is in good wearable condition with all gemstones in place. It’s not uncommon for stones to loosen over time, and it’s much easier to tighten a loose stone than to replace a lost one! As stated in our Repair Policy, we strongly recommend that you allow us to perform any repairs, since our jewelers are specialists in restoring vintage and antique jewelry.

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