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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 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
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century English Rococo Boxes
Materials
Silver
Chatelaine from the Early 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chatelaine from the early 20th century.
An early 20th century silver-plated chatelaine.
H: 36cm, W
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century French Chatelaine Magnifying Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handmade magnifying glass originally part of a chatelaine, dating to the early 19th Century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper
