Chatelaine

Pierced silverwork chatelaine, with an ornamental belt clasp, which is engraved with the initials 'E L H'. The chatelaine comes complete with a pot pourri, a thimble holder, pin cushions and a pair of scissors in a case all of which is suspended by chains. The chatelaine is said to have belonged to Emma, Lady Hamilton (circa 1765-1815), although the provenance is thought to be dubious.

Object Details

ID: JEW0374
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Chatelaine
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: 19th century
People: Hamilton, Emma; Nelson, Horatio Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 20 x 375 x 75 mm
Parts: Chatelaine