eyeglass chatelaine

[madamemodiste]

Whoo hoo! On my "holy grail of accessories" list was a Victorian eyeglass chatelaine. Unfortunately, in antique shops and on Ebay, they have been running $100-$200 even when missing the lining or chain.

Check out what I just won on Ebay for $19.99. Lined in velvet.



The glasses are not part of the auction, but just there to show what style glasses will fit. I believe our repro Victorian sunglasses will fit.

I'm still on the lookout for a bargain on an aide memoire chatelaine.

Comments

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

That's so cool!

[darksylvia.livejournal.com]

That is awesome LIKE WHOA. Congratulations on your quick ebay finger.

[sakara75.livejournal.com]

thats lovely! nice find!
I always wondered, how do these actually attach? where do they hang from? I have ideas..but im probably very wrong!

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Depends on the chatelaine. Some have a hook that goes over the waistband of the skirt, and some (like this one) have a pinback so it can be attached anywhere that is convenient.

[sakara75.livejournal.com]

ahh it was the hook ones that ive seen before, thankyou!

[aseret-black.livejournal.com]

That's lovely! And it looks very well made. Is it sterling?

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Probably not sterling. I don't see a silver mark in the photos, but that's ok with me!

[aseret-black.livejournal.com]

Then you won't have to be forever polishing it! Congratulations on your win!

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

congrats! That is too cool!

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

That gorgeous and whatta bargain! You score!

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

Oh my so lovely...and what a bargain! Sometimes the ebay gods do listen.

[ghost-ofa-rose.livejournal.com]

Very lovely! Congrats on your great ebay find!

[peggyelizabeth.livejournal.com]

that's so cool, but now I have yet another item on my list of wants!

[vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com]

Wow - what a good price!

[ejeanmay.livejournal.com]

That is so gorgeous! Look at the detail. Congrats on your win!!!