J.H. v/d Meulen silver chatelaine with pocket watch key
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1970-1980
According to the auction listing, this silver chatelaine is by silversmith J.H. v/d Meulen of Joure, Netherlands, dated to circa 1970–1980. The piece is constructed from silver chainwork incorporating two biconical beaded slide elements, two pendant seals (cachetten), and an integrated pocket watch winding key.
The seller states that the silver carries the Dutch sword hallmark for 835/1000 fineness alongside a maker's mark. As catalogued, the object measures 27 by 6.5 cm and has a total weight of 68.6 grams.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1970-1980
- Type
- Chatelaine with watch key
- Maker
- J.H. v/d Meulen
- Origin
- Joure, Netherlands
- Weight
- 68.6 g
- Dimensions
- 27 x 6.5 cm
- Place recorded
- Netherlands
- Silver fineness
- 835/1000
- Maker / attribution
- J.H. v/d Meulen
Design
- Visible features
- • Silver chain terminating in an open suspension hook at the upper end • Two openwork filigree seals and a watch winding pipe suspended from a central link • Biconical decorative beads accented with beaded wire bands
- Material and Hallmarks
- The item is reported to have a silver fineness of 835/1000. The seller cites the presence of a 'sword' (zwaardje) hallmark and a maker's mark. Verification of these marks through the provided documentation is limited by image resolution.
- Identity and Provenance
- This silver chatelaine is attributed to the silversmith J.H. v/d Meulen of Joure, Netherlands. The auction documentation dates the piece to the period between 1970 and 1980. The object is identified in the source as lot number A-15855. All attributions regarding maker and date originate from the auction listing.
- Physical Characteristics
- The chatelaine has a reported weight of 68.6 grams and measures 27 by 6.5 cm. The component assembly includes two cachetten (seals) and a pocket watch key. The item is described as being in good condition according to the provided auction details.
Identification
- Lot Number
- A-15855
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Hallmarks mentioned in the source text are not legible at the current photograph resolution
- Research required: Internal size and caliber of the watch key winding pipe are not stated