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What is a chatelaine for in sewing?
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In sewing, a chatelaine is used for holding tools that a tailor or seamstress uses frequently. Many chatelaines double as decorative brooches. Depending on their design, they may hold a thimble, scissors, needles, seam rippers, thread cutters and other tools. On 1stDibs, find a variety of chatelaines.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Victorian Tiffany Sterling Chatelaine
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Tiffany Sterling Chatelaine from the late 19th Century. Ornate pierced sterling silver motifs with a central hook on bottom and 4 side loops for hanging implements off chai...
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1870s American Curiosities
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Victorian Sterling Chatelaine circa 1870 with all the necessities for the modern woman.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts More Jewelry
English Silver Purse or Chatelaine
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful English silver purse or chatelaine on delicate chain. Graceful design with repousse swirled scroll pattern that surrounds a heart-shaped medallion.
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Early 20th Century English Rococo Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chatelaines: Utility to Glorious Extravagance (Book)
By various
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Chatelaines are decorative and useful waist-hung items that are both practical and decorative, which recreate the concept of the medieval chatelaine or lady of the castle wearing her...
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Antique Late 19th Century More Jewelry
Antique French Silver Chatelaine Pharao Egyptian Revival
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chatelaine was made from silver in France in the second half of the 19th century.
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Antique 1870s French Egyptian Revival Vanity Items
Materials
Silver
MELLERIO Chatelaine from late 19th century Gold
By Mellerio dits Meller
Located in Paris, FR
MELLERIO BORGNIS 18-carat polychrome gold chatelaine, 750‰ decorated with a pierced and foliated number, topped with a marquis' crown, set with red and green stones and cultured pear...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Pocket Watches
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Gold
