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1940s Gold-Tone Padlock and Parasol Chatelaine Brooch

An unusual and rare showpiece of 1940s costume jewelry, this chatelaine-style brooch is made of two separate pins joined by looping double curb chains, worn so the chains drape across the chest of a coat or suit. One pin is a padlock-shaped motif with a clear rhinestone shackle and a body of four glossy, stacked gold-tone rings. A fringe of delicate chain tassels hangs from its fluted cap. The companion pin is a conical canopy, edged with a rhinestone arc and hung with dangling prong-set stones in ruby red, emerald green, turquoise and amethyst. Two swags of chunky chain connect the pieces. Wartime and postwar fashion loved this kind of draped, sentimental "lock and chain" jewelry, which was made to dress up a tailored lapel. It looks stunning on a navy coat or suit and is a fun conversation piece. 

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9" total length

Label: none
Material: uncertain, looks like sterling with gold tone coating 
Condition:  excellent. 

 Please note: our garments are usually clipped in the back to fit the dress form, this causes the hem to look uneven.

All of our pieces are thoroughly inspected and repaired by our in house professional seamstress prior to shipping to ensure your garment is in ready to wear condition upon arrival. 

*Please compare measurements to a garment you currently own to ensure proper fit! Please note: most of our pieces are clipped to fit our dress forms (bust: 34" waist: 23")



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