Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Chatelaine Brooch 5 Tools Match Safe .800 Silver For Sale

An extraordinary late Victorian / Art Nouveau period chatelaine brooch crafted from an unmarkedContinental silver alloy (.800/.835 grade). Features a heavily detailed openwork cherub / putti header brooch suspending five original chains and hanging vanity accoutrements: a hunting dog match safe, a pencil/needle sleeve, an acanthus-engraved scent flask, a dragon filigree celluloid memo pad disc, and a floral pocket compact.

• Type:Brooch Chatelaine with 5 Hanging Vanity Tools

• Era:Circa 1890s – 1910s (Late Victorian / Art Nouveau)

• Metal:Solid Continental Silver Alloy (.800 / .835 Unmarked — Tests Non-Magnetic)

• Header Design:Cast Openwork Cherubs / Putti with Scrollwork

• Suspended Accessories:

  • Hunting Dog / Hound Match Safe (Vesta Case)

  • Tubular Needle / Mechanical Pencil Sleeve

  • Dragon Filigree Celluloid Aide-Mémoire (Memo Disc)

  • Floral Repoussé Circular Compact

• Overall Condition:Excellent antique condition with original patina intact.

• Metal & Surface:Uniform white metal throughout with zero base metal wear or brass show-through on high points or inner rims. Tested non-magnetic across all body components and chains (connecting jump ring eyelets contain iron/steel core for strength).

• Flaws / Wear Notes:Metal exhibits rich, dark natural aged tarnish in recessed areas. All hanging chains are secure. Hinges on the match safe, scent bottle, and compact operate smoothly. Please review all photos for exact cosmetic detail.