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What was a chatelaine used for?

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What was a chatelaine used for?
A chatelaine is a decorative hook that is worn on the belt. From the chatelaine hung a series of chains that were designed to hold a number of gadgets or accessories that someone might need during their day. Shop a range of antique and vintage chatelaines on 1stDibs.
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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
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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
Category

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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century More Jewelry

Antique Art Nouveau Silver Gilt 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, Gilt Metal

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