Component · Chatelaine with watch key

J.H. v/d Meulen silver chatelaine with pocket watch key

Partially verified

According to the auction listing, this silver chatelaine is by silversmith J.H. v/d Meulen of Joure, Netherlands, dated to circa 1970–1980. The piece is constructed from silver chainwork incorporating two biconical beaded slide elements, two pendant seals (cachetten), and an integrated pocket watch winding key. The seller states that the silver carries the Dutch sword hallmark for 835/1000 fineness alongside a maker's mark. As catalogued, the object measures 27 by 6.5 cm and has a total weight of 68.6 grams.

Full view of the silver chatelaine showing chain, decorative slides, two fob seals, and watch key — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: www.catawiki.com
Category: Component · Chatelaine with watch key
Maker / attribution: J.H. v/d Meulen
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: A-15855
Source-reported date: 1970-1980
Country: Netherlands

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Provenance

This silver chatelaine is attributed to the silversmith J.H. v/d Meulen of Joure, Netherlands. The auction documentation dates the piece to the period between 1970 and 1980.

The object is identified in the source as lot number A-15855. All attributions regarding maker and date originate from the auction listing.

Evidence for this section

“Herkomst: Joure, Nederland”
“Zilversmid: J.H. v/d Meulen”
“Jaar: 1970-1980”
“Kavelnummer: A-15855”

Physical Characteristics

The chatelaine has a reported weight of 68.6 grams and measures 27 by 6.5 cm. The component assembly includes two cachetten (seals) and a pocket watch key.

The item is described as being in good condition according to the provided auction details.

Evidence for this section

“Een prachtige chatelaine met twee cachetten en een zakhorlogesleutel.”
“Gewicht: 68,6 gram”
“Afmetingen: 27 x 6.5 cm”
“Staat: in goede staat”

Material and Hallmarks

The item is reported to have a silver fineness of 835/1000. The seller cites the presence of a 'sword' (zwaardje) hallmark and a maker's mark.

Verification of these marks through the provided documentation is limited by image resolution.

Evidence for this section

“Gehalte: 835/1000”
“Keurtekens: zwaardje 835, meesterteken”

Open research questions

What are the specific visual characteristics of the maker's mark associated with J.H. v/d Meulen in this period?
Does the 'zwaardje' hallmark correlate with the indicated 835/1000 silver fineness for Dutch silver from this timeframe?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for J.H. v/d Meulen silver chatelaine with pocket watch key
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	J.H. v/d Meulen	“Zilversmid: J.H. v/d Meulen”
Origin	Joure, Netherlands	“Herkomst: Joure, Nederland”
Date	1970-1980	“Jaar: 1970-1980”
Silver fineness	835/1000	“Gehalte: 835/1000”
Weight	68.6 g	“Gewicht: 68,6 gram”
Dimensions	27 x 6.5 cm	“Afmetingen: 27 x 6.5 cm”
Lot Number	A-15855	“Kavelnummer: A-15855”

Visible details

Silver chain terminating in an open suspension hook at the upper end
Two openwork filigree seals and a watch winding pipe suspended from a central link
Biconical decorative beads accented with beaded wire bands

Research qualifications

Hallmarks mentioned in the source text are not legible at the current photograph resolution
Internal size and caliber of the watch key winding pipe are not stated

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Chatelaine - auction online Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 03d8b08bdf

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