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Antique jewelry> mourning jewelry

Rare cut steel chatelaine with hair work miniature

Reference #: steel_chat

Status: for sale

Dimensions: 2 inches wide; 5 inches long

Condition: good and all original

Year:  1780-1800

Price: $795

Description:  Georgian cut steel chatelaine with hair work on ivory miniature.  This piece of sentimental jewelry would was most likely a bridal gift.  The sheath of wheat symbolized plenty and "a full harvest".  The hair work is on ivory and is surrounded by a rose gold bezel.   To see other images of this item, please click here: photo1 and photo2 and photo3 and photo4