Vintage SWITZERLAND Sterling 10 Pcs. CHATELAINE Pin, 7 are Marked 800 on item or Bail, Figural, Sail Boat, Bells, FirePlace, Tower, Badge, Horn, Cuckoo clock, ski Lift I do not wish to separate this set.
Wikipedia "Chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it. Each chain is mounted with useful household appendages such as scissors, thimbles, watches, keys, vinaigrette, and household seals. Also used as a woman's keychain 19th century to show the status of women in a household. The woman with the keys to all the many desks, drawers, cabinets was "the woman of the household", [as a matter of prestige]. She assembled specifically to her needs & tastes." Châtelaine (French châtelaine, Mistress of the castle)
These are Vintage & antique original 1940s etc.. nice Chatelaine pieces. All except 3 Dangles or Bail Loops are hallmarked Sterling or 800. . These are all figurals, a couple have moving parts. I have assembled with Silver plated chains . Brooch is silver Tone filigree. .
I guarantee my handiwork for one years for free repairs only. I do not guarantee the handiwork of other manufactures, No cash value. Buyer pays shipping. As with chatelaines everywhere, gravity dictates whether appendage hangs forward or backward momentarily.
Altogether measures 5 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Entire assembled set adds up $260.00; You may buy whole set for only $199.90