Antique Sterling to Pot Metal Sewing Chatelaine Dangling from Cameo Pierced Brooch 5 Tools Thimble, nicely double sided tools, 1970 Wooded ribbon spool & Buttons, Scissors, 2 Photo measure, Long Tatting needles, 925 Needle Shaker, on Silver Plated Chains. One of a Kind. All for $329.90, You can one piece starting at $29.90. Just adjust the drop down menu on top right for your choice.
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 set of Antique in Excellent condition Lot & Assemble with Silver Plated Chains to display beauty.
1. 1940 Pot Metal pierced Brooch . Measures 2 1/2" x 2". The Pot Metal Brooch is missing a few not noticeable pieces of filigree. It has a beautifully carved high relief pink to White conch shell cameo.
It is for sale separately at $179.90 with no chains.
2. 1970s Wood Spool with pink shiny textured ribbon & buttons 2" x 1 1/4" Separately on chain is $29.90.
3. 145 Beautiful working 2 photo tape measure. (I used tape to stop it from unwinding due to its weight) It is missing end metal tip. Photos are: Pennsylvania State Memorial Gettysburg Pa, & Meads Headquarters, Gettysburg. Measures 1 1/3" x 1 1/3" x 1/3". Separately on chain $99.90.
4. 1920 3 Long Tatting needles in protective non-removable case on chain for $49.90.
5. 1930 Carbon Steel Scissors Marked J Rodgers K S H N S 4 1/4" long, ON CLASP CHAIN $59.90 separately.
6. 1920 Marked Sterling with 4 English symbols additionally on chain separately $59.90
All Old & in GREAT ANTIQUE CONDITION.
. The whole set adds up to $474.00; BUT You can buy the entire set for only $399.90! AOR REQUEST A LISTING FOR YOUR SINGLE CHOICE.
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