Victorian Sterling Repousse Dance Card Pendant on Articulated Chain, Webster Co.

An exquisite late-19th-century Victorian/Art Nouveau era dance card (aide-mémoire). This stunning collector's piece features heavy sterling silver repousse work with intricate flowing scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a smooth central shield cartridge with a custom monogram.

It is suspended from its highly unusual, original articulated geometric "scissors" link mechanism chain, designed to extend comfortably from a lady's chatelaine belt or necklace. The hinge is tight and functional, opening to reveal the original interior writing pages. A rare, high-utility piece of social history perfect for antique jewelry enthusiasts and silver collectors.

Era: Late Victorian / Early Edwardian (c. 1890–1905)

Material: Sterling Silver, celluloid

23" chain, clasp is a replacement.

Pendant measures just shy of 3" long.

Designer is an American company called Webster Co., founded by George K. Webster