Watch and chatelaine

probably Swiss

late 18th century

Not on view

Chatelaines, which hung from the waist, were designed to hold sewing, writing, or toilet implements.

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Title: Watch and chatelaine
Date: late 18th century
Culture: probably Swiss
Medium: Gold, enamel, steel
Dimensions: Length: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
Classification: Horology
Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Object Number: 32.75.34a–c
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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