Pendant Watch and Chatelaine
Artist
Maker unknown
Datec. 1880
MediumYellow, green, and pink gold, half-pearls, sapphires, enamel, steel
Dimensions103.2 x 27 x 12.7 mm
ClassificationsT&E FOR TIMEKEEPING
Credit LineProctor Collection, Frederick T. Proctor Watch Collection
Object numberPC. 184
DescriptionVaricolored gold, seed pearl and sapphire pendant and watch and chatelaine, converting to broochmovement: gilt, bar pattern, pin set, keyless, jewelled to third wheel, gold 3-arm balance.
CASE: The case back realistically modelled as floral calyx, the front composed of petals set with graduated (seed pearls topped with rose cut sapphires. Center of flower opening to reveal dial, pendant in the form of a bud, bow a twig chatelaine set with three similar graduated flower heads screwed to gold artrevlent frame with gilt and hook.
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Label TextBy the late nineteenth century the watch chatelaine had evolved into a rich, gemmed accessory, a piece of jewelry more than a timepiece. At that time jewelry and watch designers boldly adopted realistic forms of insects and flowers, reflecting the interest in naturalism. Flowers, which communicated symbolic meanings during the Victorian era (1837-1901), bedecked all types of jewelry from brooches, necklaces, and scarf pins to watches.
This watch chatelaine, decorated with a daisy motif (an emblem of innocence), exemplifies the interest in naturalism. The three uppermost flowers can be unscrewed and worn fastened to an accompanying lapel pin.
