{"product_id":"rococo-chatelaine-c-1750","title":"Rococo Chatelaine c.1750","description":"\u003cp\u003eRococo ormolu (gilt-bronze) chatelaine c.1750 richly decorated with classical figures and scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top scene represents Plenty, the goddess Ceres with a sheep and Cupid at her feet, further down Cupid and a goat,Cupid and a Peacock, more  sheep representing agriculture,the connecting links formed of double entwined cornucopiae, all further embellished with shells,scrolls and Ho-Ho birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incredible gold chatelaine with a  similar design in the V and A has hallmarks for 1755-56.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.5 by 2.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long hook at the back would have hung from the belt of a fashionable lady.  The c18th term would have been a 'chain' or 'equipage' from which might hang might hang a range of different objects: a watch, seals, a box for a thimble, or an 'étui' containing sewing, writing or cosmetic implements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sian Harlowe Antique Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63966566941021,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/1205\/7949\/files\/1a1877_bfc23b461f2b4c8d814bec9123f349ac_mv2.avif?v=1774347889","url":"https:\/\/sianharloweantiques.co.uk\/products\/rococo-chatelaine-c-1750","provider":"Sian Harlowe  Antique Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}