Description A wonderful rare large English antique 19th Century Victorian cast solid sterling silver chatelaine chain by the regarded silversmith Henry Matthews - (1893-1930), in excellent clean condition and with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1894 . Superb quality genuine 124 year old example, has a beautiful large cast silver belt plate with 2 further smaller cast drop panels and has its original large undamaged hinged silver belt loop/catch on the reverse. Complete with 5 original decorative silver link chains of varying lengths and has all 5 original and matching silver swivel/dog catches. Nice heavy silver weight, 74 grams and there are no added personal engraved inscriptions. A stunning chatelaine, honestly looks very little used .
Measurements Superb large size, measures approx 9.45 inches (237mm) in length. The silver belt plate & 2 drop panels measure 6.25 inches x 2.55 inches.
Date English antique 19th Century Victorian solid sterling silver, with full English silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1894 , (date letter "u"). Superb clear struck matching marks on all 3 decorative panels, and also on the belt hook/catch. All the decorative chain links are hallmarked and the 5 matching swivel/dog catches also also silver hallmarked. 100% guaranteed antique sterling silver throughout. Maker Silversmiths initials "H M", (Henry Matthews - 1893-1930). Condition Excellent clean condition, no splits or cracks, no solder repairs and no knocks or dents, a really stunning example, looks very little used . The 5 decorative silver link chains are undamaged and all 5 swivel large catches are also original and all work perfectly. There are no added personal engraved inscriptions. Very hard to find one as nice as this . Wonderful rare large-size English antique 19th Century Victorian cast solid sterling silver chatelaine chain. Look out for the other silver chatelaine tools we are also currently listing. Shipping and packing and ratesUK £7.55 next day special delivery.
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