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Dutch Silver Watch Chatelaine with Key and Seal Fob, c.1890

c.1890Silver20cm163.3g
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A heavy Dutch silver watch chatelaine assayed at Schoonhoven, six belcher strands between three panels, with a pierced watch key and seal, 163.3 grams.

Six strands of belcher chain run between three rectangular panels with engraved zigzag borders. The panel at the hook end is plain, the centre panel carries a pierced medallion in relief riveted to the plate, and the panel at the other end a floral spray in relief. A ring below it holds a pierced watch key and a seal, both with lobed borders. The back of the centre panel is pricked with the initials K K M and the date 1911. Hallmarked on the panels, the hook loop and the key. 163.3 grams, 20cm long.

Weight
163.3g
Length
20cm
Material
Silver (.833, Dutch second standard)
Link style
Six-strand belcher
Panels
Three; plain, pierced medallion, floral spray in relief
Fobs
Pierced watch key and seal on a ring
Fittings
S-hook
Hallmarks
Minerva head with M (Schoonhoven), lion passant, maker WW; inscribed K K M 1911
Date
c.1890
Origin
Netherlands (Schoonhoven)
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Dutch Silver Watch Chatelaine with Key and Seal Fob, c.1890
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