Fine Silver Thai/Burmese 'Hanger' Chatelaine or for a knife?

Atlantia · 18th July 2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

My feelings are it was made from the foreign market....say something like an accessory for a pocket watch to make things look a little more fancy perhaps?

Maybe it's a stretch....but I was trying to think of something lightweight that this silver hanger would tolerate...and perhaps something that was more common for a British or European to have on their person during the time period when this silver token was made.

I hadn't thought of a watch... good idea Nathaniel.
Sadly, I think it's not really in keeping with my already to 'varied' collection now. Oh well.

Nathaniel · 19th July 2010, 02:06 AM

Yeah, Gene, I think it's size too suggest it could work as something like a decorative pocket watch loop... I know there are different types of attachments, but the picture I posted has a hook very similar to the your Silver Burmese piece.

I know in neighboring Thailand, the Thai people really do value clocks & watches...it can make a nice gift...it is very common to see shops in Thailand which solely clocks and watches...not something we see too much here at least in the USA...usually if a place sells nicer clocks it's a nice furniture store...or a jewelry store will sell watches and maybe some nice clocks....otherwise massive chain stores have taken over and most people go to Walmart, etc or chain jewelry stores in the mall...or now internet.

Irregardless, you have to admire the repousse similar to see in those beautiful dha, such as Mark's:

Nathaniel · 19th July 2010, 03:23 AM

From Pocketwatcher.org

http://www.pocketwatcher.org/categor...eltclipchains/

How to wear your watch / belt clip chains

How to Wear your Belt Clip Chain

These chains made their appearance mostly in the Edwardian period up to the Art Deco period in the 1930's. Usually handsomely engraved with pinstriping or geometric designs and perhaps initials, these metal pieces slid over a belt with a chain attached with a swivel to hold your watch. The watch would then be placed in the trouser pocket, thus insuring safe keeping.

Nathaniel · 19th July 2010, 03:28 AM

Being from the US, I had to look up the Edwardian Period:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian_era

"The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910."

So the belt Clips where in style from roughly 1900-1940's

Which would coincide with British rule in Burma:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Burma

"British rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948"

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19th July 2010, 02:06 AM	#2
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Yeah, Gene, I think it's size too suggest it could work as something like a decorative pocket watch loop... I know there are different types of attachments, but the picture I posted has a hook very similar to the your Silver Burmese piece. I know in neighboring Thailand, the Thai people really do value clocks & watches...it can make a nice gift...it is very common to see shops in Thailand which solely clocks and watches...not something we see too much here at least in the USA...usually if a place sells nicer clocks it's a nice furniture store...or a jewelry store will sell watches and maybe some nice clocks....otherwise massive chain stores have taken over and most people go to Walmart, etc or chain jewelry stores in the mall...or now internet. Irregardless, you have to admire the repousse similar to see in those beautiful dha, such as Mark's:

19th July 2010, 03:23 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	From Pocketwatcher.org http://www.pocketwatcher.org/categor...eltclipchains/ How to wear your watch / belt clip chains How to Wear your Belt Clip Chain These chains made their appearance mostly in the Edwardian period up to the Art Deco period in the 1930's. Usually handsomely engraved with pinstriping or geometric designs and perhaps initials, these metal pieces slid over a belt with a chain attached with a swivel to hold your watch. The watch would then be placed in the trouser pocket, thus insuring safe keeping.

19th July 2010, 03:28 AM	#4
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Being from the US, I had to look up the Edwardian Period: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwardian_era "The Edwardian era or Edwardian period in the United Kingdom is the period covering the reign of King Edward VII, 1901 to 1910." So the belt Clips where in style from roughly 1900-1940's Which would coincide with British rule in Burma: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Burma "British rule in Burma lasted from 1824 to 1948"