Antique English Filigree Sewing Chatelaine * 5 Attachments & Dorcas* Circa 1890s

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AntiqueFiligree Sewing Chatelaine English * 5 Attachments * Circa 1890s This ornate chatelaine is made of a golden color metal that has traces of silver plating. The waist plaque features pierced scrolling floral designs over a filigree crescent. The five matching floral chains have spring clips at the ends. The ornate floral embossed tools include a thimble bucket with an early Dorcas thimble, a needle case , a scissors sheath with steel scissors, a disc style pin cushion and a tape measure . The pin cushion, scissors case and thimble case are all lined with blue velvet. The thimble is a Dorcas made by Charles Horner and is in his "Louise" pattern. It has the English registration number 127211 registered by Horner in 1889. It is also marked 'Patent'. These thimbles had heavy sterling silver plates inside and out. They covered a steel core that prevented the needle from piercing the soft silver. The condition is excellent, in round with no holes or other damage. It's about an American size 10 (16.5 mm diameter opening). The little steel scissors are 3 5/8" long. They have tight blades, intact points and cut paper well. The tape measure needs the silk ribbon replaced. The needle case top screws on securely. The condition of the chatelaine & all of the attachments is excellent with no dents, loss or other damage. The chatelaine read more

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