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Gold-plated chatelaine constructed in two sections of graduated size. Each embellished with repeating patterns of chevrons set with studs in green gold. Upper section has additional overlay in rose gold. Upper and lower terminals decorated with cast designs of rococo scrolls and leaves. Sections connected with a pair of O rings. Metal falange on back for attachment to skirt.
chatelaines
fasteners
gold (metal)
plating (metal coating)
Chatelaine
Gold Plate
Molded
Chatelaine
Stamped on end of tong: [stamped mark is too small to read w/ 10X lens. Looks like small square on surface, w/ possibly a ""W"" and beading or a crown]
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
3 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5108
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