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Gilt metal, cast, embossed and chased. The chatelaine comprises three hinged sections the uppermost with a long spatulate hook; suspended from the top section are two thimble cases (A & B) with hinged lids; suspended from the centre of the lowest section is a shaped triangular etui (C) oval in section, with hinged lid and sprung button clasp. The fitted interior contains a folding knife (D) and a pair of ivory memorandum leaves hinged with a gilt button (E). (There are cavities for four more tools, which are missing.) The cast chatelaine and embossed etui are chased with Classical figures and cherubs within borders of rococo scrolls and rocaille decoration. The two thimble holders are similarly decorated.
History note: Not known before testator
Spencer George Perceval Bequest
Length: 20.0 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922-03-07) by Perceval, Spencer George
18th Century, third quarter
George III
Production date:
circa
AD 1760
Surface
composed of
gold
Etui
Height 1.9 cm
Length 10.5 cm
Width 4.0 cm
Thimblecase
Height 2.2 cm
Length 3.9 cm
Width 2.7 cm
Accession number: PER.M.365 & A-E-1923
Primary reference Number: 150664
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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Accession Number: MAR.M.289 & A-G-1912
Accession Number: PD.29-2016
Accession Number: M/P.67 & A & B-1913
Accession Number: M.2 & A-C-1836
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