A VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER CHATELAINE, BIRMINGHAM 1894 BY HENRY MATTHEWS

The cast heart shaped belt hook with pierced decoration of a seated classical figure being served grapes by a putto within rocaille and foliate scrolls, with two suspended sections including a putto between winged dragon heads. Suspension chains leading to a double sovereign case Chester 1899 by William Neale, floral engraved decoration with initials WS, a vesta case 1898 by William Neale, a pair of scissors 1898 by Levi and Salaman in a sheath Birmingham 1897 same maker, a heart shape pincushion with embossed decoration Birmingham 1894 by Henry Matthews, aide memoire with ivory sheaths Birmingham 1896 by C C May & Sons, a glove button hook Birmingham 1897.

Overall length (approx.) – 32.5 cm / 12.75 inches

Gross weight – 203 grams / 6.53 ozt