EXCLUSIVE 1880 Italian Sterling Chatelaine Sewing Tools Mexican Silver Bar Brooch w/ 5 Gorgeous Small Sterling Double-Sided Tools w/ Gold Wash Gold Wash Blades hanging on Sterling Paper Clip Chains. One of a Kind. All for $399.90,
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)
All I did here was collect this awesome Antique in Excellent condition ( Lot & Assemble with Sterling Paper Clip Chains. display beauty.
1. 1920sTwisted Bar Brooch with Gold Plated Black ends. Marked Mexico 924 sterling measures 1 1/4" x 1 5/8".
2-6. 1880 Italian SILVER + gold wash 5 piece beautiful unmarked antique. tool Blades have some patina due to advanced age. These piece average approx. 3 1/2". With Hooks and Sterling long chains entire set is at its longest 8 3/4" 7 3 1/2" wide. The tools are left to right: Needle holder w/ 4 needles, tiniest tatting needle, button hook, corner pusher & stiletto.
150 YEAR OLD NOT MINT BUT IN GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION.
The whole set adds up to $400.00; BUT You can buy the entire set for only $379.90!
pictures, I also listed today! :>) I have over 230 chatelaines at this time, many original, many w/ individual prices on tools. To see them just enter Chatelaine in the search engine of My Shop or click on my Chatelaine section.
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