Vintage Sterling Silver Opening Lady Chatelaine Needle Holder Pendant

Vintage Sterling Silver Opening Lady Chatelaine Needle Holder PendantA 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

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- Unstamped- has been tested as 925 sterling silver

A marvelous Vintage 1981c teddy bear pendant

with an old Rose gold bale and securing attachment to the reverse

Estimated to be dated to the 1960's circa

Peking glass was often used for crafting vases and snuff bottles

the rose measures approx 20mm X 20mm and sits approx 9mm high off the finger

A very nicely detailed charm

and the butterfly backs secure well

This nice vintage piece would make a wonderful gift

of natural old European cut and prong set diamonds

Partially worn hallmarks with a visible '9' stamp