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A striking and complete Victorian-era chatelaine needlecase, crafted in Germany during the 19th century. Designed in the highlycollectible form of an ornate Renaissance Revival skeleton key, this pieceretains its original waist clip, hanging chains, and dangling shield fob.The hollow barrel of the key opens smoothlyto reveal the interior compartment originally used for safely housing sewingneedles.
Stamped with the traditional"13" loth mark (indicating an 812/1000 silver fineness) alongside theclassic unicorn head town mark for Schwäbisch Gmünd, a renowned historic centerfor German silver and sewing "objects of vertu".Produced prior to 1888, before theGerman empire unified its hallmarking system under the crown and crescent.
Measures:4 1/4" wide; chains are 4". Weight is 22.2 grams.
Antique condition displaying a vintage patina (and also some attempt at cleaning) and surface wear consistent with age. The clip and chains are all intact.
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