Vintage Sterling Silver Opening Lady Chatelaine Needle Holder Pendant

A wonderfully whimsical treasure of sewing history, this beautiful vintage sterling silver chatelaine style needle holder pendant is as charming as it is functional.

 

Crafted in the form of a beautifully detailed lady in traditional dress, this delightful figural piece conceals a hidden sewing secret – the pendant gently pulls open at the waist to reveal a needle holder within, a clever nod to the practicality and elegance of bygone eras.

 

Rich in character and craftsmanship, the pendant features lovely embossed detailing throughout the dress and bodice, evoking the romance of antique chatelaine accessories once worn by seamstresses and ladies of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

 

Though vintage in age, it beautifully captures the spirit of earlier sewing implements and collectible novelty silver.

A truly enchanting piece for collectors of sewing antiques, chatelaine accessories, figural silver jewellery, haberdashery curiosities, or anyone drawn to unusual heirloom treasures with a story to tell. Wear as a conversation-starting pendant, add to a charm collection, or treasure as a unique keepsake from a gentler age.

 

Details

 

•  Stamped 925 accompanied by a makers mark 'AA knight'
•  Weighs 12.84 grams.
•  Measures approx 61mm X 21mm, not including the jump ring. 
•  The large jump ring is soldered, and has an inner diameter of approx 7mm.

 

Condition

 

Good preloved vintage condition, with some minor signs of wear.  Some fine marks, scratches and vintage patina are present.  The pendant clicks shut securely at the waist. 

 

Please note

 

We usually leave our vintage, antique and preloved jewellery unpolished to suit buyer preference, however we are more than happy to polish any items upon request. For pieces consisting of delicate materials or components such as enamel, opal or pearls, we will polish gently only with a soft cloth to ensure preservation and originality of the piece.  Please leave a note at checkout, or contact us prior to purchase to request your items to be polished before being sent to you.