I've tried to emulate a Victorian Chatelaine belt which women from that era used to suspend their utilitarian possessions, ie., scissors, pin cushions, match safe vestas, etc.
This chatelaine belt comprises of several antique textural silver tone chains long enough to fit the waist of a size 14.5 dress form. Three very collectible antique items are suspended from this belt:
1) Victorian or Art Deco rhinestone chatelaine purse with original chain
2) Large 8" French 1800s brass ex voto Sacred Flaming Heart flacon (A flacon is a vessel used to hold holy water. The top flame portion of this ex voto unscrews off allowing you to place a message of devotion inside if so desired.)
3) 1800s French brass Notre Dame meerschaum reliquary depicting The Madonna and Christ Child.
The chain belt measures approximately 32" in length and is adjustable.
Check it out at Metal Corset.
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