Blackamoor - Art Deco Style

Blackamoor jewelry dates back to Victorian times and is still being produced today in parts of Italy. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Blackamoor

The name is believed to be derived from the Moors, a dark skin nationality, originating in north Africa. This brooch is probably circa 1940s. Photo courtesy of rumor_has_it

Chatelaine - Victorian

Example of a Victorian "sewing" chatelaine (pronounced shat-a-lane) Victorian chatelaines were worn from a long necklace or from the waist. Four, five or more chains dangled from the attachment piece. Photo courtesy of: ridi2buy

Chatelaine - Victorian - Closeup

Victorian chatelaines were worn from a long necklace or from the waist. Four, five or more chains dangled from the attachment piece. Photo courtesy of: ridi2buy

Chatelaine - Victorian - Closeup Of Back

Closeup of back which hooked over a waistband. Photo courtesy of: ridi2buy

Chatelaine - Victorian - Components

At the end of each chain was a functional item - a needle and thread, pencil, stamp holder, mangnifying glass, etc. that the lady of house could readily have on hand to help her with her daily tasks. Scissor case (on left) and thimble and case (on right). Photo courtesy of: ridi2buy

Chatelaine - Victorian - Components

Tiny pin cushion (on left), watch (middle) pencil (on right). Photo courtesy of: ridi2buy

Chatelaine

Mid 20th century chatelaine. A distinct cousin of the true Victorian chatelaine. These modern cousins usually have 2 or 3 chains have jewelry "adornments" with pin backing. Photo courtesy of: beasbestbuys

Chatelaine

Mid 20th century chatelaine. Photo courtesy of: beasbestbuys

Chatelaine

Mid 20th century chatelaine. Photo courtesy of: rumor_has_it

Chatelaine

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English Bone China

Brooch fashioned as roses from English Bone China. Often marked with the manufacturers mark. Courtesy of timesgonebyl

English Bone China

Brooch fashioned as flowers from English Bone China. Often marked with the manufacturers mark. Courtesy of timesgonebyl

English Bone China

Brooch fashioned as flowers from English Bone China. Often marked with the manufacturers mark. Courtesy of timesgonebyl

Locket - Late Victorian

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Locket - Late Victorian - Closeup

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Duette - Front

After Cartier introduced his famous "double clip" brooch iun the late 20's the Coro company jumped on the bandwagon. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Duette - Back

Here are two fur clips joined together by a pin mechanism (see the last photo). Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Duette - Separated

Here you see the two fur clips separated from the pin mechanism. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey

Duette - Pin Mechanism

Here is the "holding" pin mechanism to which the fur clips can be attached. Photo courtesy of: momtoahsey