Chatelaine

Brass chatelaine, with an ornamental belt clasp, which is decorated with moulded female figures supporting an enamel plaque depicting an early 18th-century gentleman. The central chain is made of linked plates decorated with faces in relief. Depictions of gardening tools decorate the other attachments. The chatelaine comes complete with a thimble, a purse shaped pincushion, a scissor sheath and a spare clip. The chatelaine is inscribed with the words 'Emma Lyon Hamilton from HN', it is said to have belonged to Emma, Lady Hamilton (circa 1765-1815), although the provenance is thought to be dubious.

Object Details

ID: JEW0373
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Chatelaine
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 1819-1901
People: Nelson, Horatio; Hamilton, Emma Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 25 x 330 x 55 mm