Châtelaine, late 19th century, c
Châtelaine, late 19th century, copper/brass, partially silver-plated. Belt hook, openwork with rich relief decoration. Attached to it are four strands of chain with hanging sewing utensils: book-shaped pincushion, small notepad, small knife in a sheath, and a bucket (for a thimble?!). Each also features relief decoration. Slight wear, total length approx. 30 cm
Châtelaine, late 19th century, copper/brass, partially silver-plated. Belt hook, openwork with rich relief decoration. Attached to it are four strands of chain with hanging sewing utensils: book-shaped pincushion, small notepad, small knife in a sheath, and a bucket (for a thimble?!). Each also features relief decoration. Slight wear, total length approx. 30 cm