#25 • Chatelaine for Eye Glasses and Two Cases

Part of Warwick on the James, textiles and treasures (timed auction by Walnut Hill Auctions)

High bid $42.00

Status: Sold

Silver-tone case and clasp are joined with two gold-tone chains. The chatelaine clasp bears a phoenix rising on a filigree bases. The case’s front is highly embossed with a scrolling floral - leaf motif and a shield engraved “AJ” . Both silver- tone glasses cases are 5 x2’’. The top one has a leaf motif on the lid and is not engraved. It’s from M.H. Harris, Opticians in Brooklyn, NY. The lower case is engraved “TH”