Beautiful vintage open-worked sterling silver chatelaine girdle with filigree, fine wire work, with grapes and leaves on top.
 
A chatelaine is a belt or girdle that can be worn around the waist and to which various utensils were hang. Both men and women wore chatelaines from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century. 
 
Measurements: length: 16.8 centimeters, width 8.4 centimeters.
Weighs 23.66 grams.
 
We are happy to answer any questions about this antique silver chatelaine.