Watch List notes:

KOREA: brass chatelaine (188.0g), mid to late 19th century, Lee & Seo-847, 115x170mm, rectangular type, composed of six charms and seven Sang P'yong T'ong Bo 1 mun (all hun / chon) arranged in 5 rows, with the top charm flanked by a pair of dragons and butterflies, and the other coins bordered within meander pattern, attached with cord & tassels, a particularly rare specimen in this size and rarely encountered outside of Korea, EF, RR. Chatelaines ('yeolsoepae' in Korean, literally "key board") were specially made as a bridal item and for special celebrations during the Joseon Dynasty. It represented well wishes and blessings for the new family.

Estimate: 2,000-3,000 USD