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madamemodiste ([personal profile] madamemodiste) wrote2009-03-29 07:06 pm
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eyeglass chatelaine

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.

[identity profile] padawansguide.livejournal.com 2009-03-29 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
That's so cool!

[identity profile] darksylvia.livejournal.com 2009-03-29 11:33 pm (UTC)(link)
That is awesome LIKE WHOA. Congratulations on your quick ebay finger.

[identity profile] sakara75.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
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!

[identity profile] madamekat.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
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.

[identity profile] sakara75.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
ahh it was the hook ones that ive seen before, thankyou!

[identity profile] aseret-black.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
That's lovely! And it looks very well made. Is it sterling?

[identity profile] madamekat.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:23 am (UTC)(link)
Probably not sterling. I don't see a silver mark in the photos, but that's ok with me!

[identity profile] aseret-black.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:40 am (UTC)(link)
Then you won't have to be forever polishing it! Congratulations on your win!

[identity profile] jenthompson.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 12:46 am (UTC)(link)
congrats! That is too cool!

[identity profile] bauhausfrau.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
That gorgeous and whatta bargain! You score!

[identity profile] oldhalloween.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 07:05 am (UTC)(link)
Oh my so lovely...and what a bargain! Sometimes the ebay gods do listen.

[identity profile] ghost-ofa-rose.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
Very lovely! Congrats on your great ebay find!

[identity profile] peggyelizabeth.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 02:51 pm (UTC)(link)
that's so cool, but now I have yet another item on my list of wants!

[identity profile] vanessa-lynne.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Wow - what a good price!

[identity profile] ejeanmay.livejournal.com 2009-03-30 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
That is so gorgeous! Look at the detail. Congrats on your win!!!