Objekt 11
Châtelaine (belt chain for attaching a pocket watch)
Description
The châtelaine was a widespread ornamental and utilitarian item in the 18th century. Attached to the waistband of a skirt or to a belt, it served as a pendant for precious watches, watch keys and also ornamental objects. The heart attached to this belt chain can be opened. In it a hair is kept as a souvenir.
Object description
Middle 18th c.
Brass, gilded; shell, crystal
Gift of Dr. August Huber, Basel
Inv. 1935.134.