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Everyone needs one of these, maybe not quite as ornate...It is a Pinchbeck Chatelaine made in England sometime around 1730-1735. It contains a scissor case, needle case, etui (which can also be used for holding needles, cosmetics or other articles), and two thimble cases. It is currently in storage at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Click here to learn more.
Do you have a Chatelaine?
P.S. Pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and zinc which resembles gold and was invented by Christopher Pinchbeck a London clockmaker.
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