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What is an antique chatelaine?
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A chatelaine is a set of decorative chains attached to a clasp or belt loop, which was used to carry keys and necessities. In ancient Rome, women carried tweezers, nail cleaners and ear scoops on their chatelaines. On 1stDibs, find antique chatelaines from some of the top sellers around the world.
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Victorian Chatelaine Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Chatelaine Perfume from the 19th Century of gilt and silver gilt metal. Retains original
Category
1870s French Other
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts More Jewelry
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English Silver Purse or Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful English silver purse or chatelaine on delicate chain. Graceful design with repousse
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique silver plated chatelaine, Buddhist Deities
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible antique silver plated chatelaine.
A truly beautiful piece, designed to be worn
Category
19th Century British Belts
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Antique Art Nouveau Silver Chatelaine Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an antique Art Nouveau style silver chatelaine box. It comes from Austria with gilt inside
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Boxes and Cases
Materials
Silver
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Chatelaine in Gold, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Chatelaine with belt hook composed of three colors (green, pink, white) of intricately sculpted
Category
Antique 1840s French Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold
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