A DUTCH SILVER CHATELAINE WITH PENDANTS ("PRAK"), MARKED, 17th-19TH CENTURY

the cast hook applied with the personification of Charity, only maker's mark a beehive, 17th century; faceted knife holder, inscribed H.H.D, Pieter Jacobs Clinckhamer, (Harlingen), circa 1690; oval box, probably 19th century; a needle holder, engraved HC, maker's mark VK in oval, circa 1800; a thimble case, unmarked, early 19th century

In overall good condition, only that one chain with the thimble case missing the attachement to the hook, all with scratches of use, the knife holder missing the two implements.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Princess Wilhelmina, later Queen of the Netherlands, was portrayed in Frisian costume in 1892 by C.B. Boersma, wearing a similar chatelaine. See Exh. Cat., Uit Koninklijk Bezit, Zwolle, 1996, p.139