This beautiful chatelaine with scissors is sure to please the seamstress on your list. The scissor is made in Italy and the chatelaine is made in England. The velvet bag with drawstring is a great way to keep your heirloom tool protected when not in use. Chatelaines date back to the middle ages. It is a French term meaning "mistress of a castle, chateau or large establishment". If refers to an ornamental clasp or hook from which chains are hung that may hold a purse, watch, keys, scissors, thimble case, etc. Modern sewers enjoy the convenience of keeping their scissors close at hand. These heirloom sewing tools are made using traditional English finishing methods. The quality of the tools is so well established that highly regarded needlework schools carry these products.

Pewter Corine Chatelaine with Black velvet bag

Pewter/Antique Finish

Great gift for collector!

Chatelaine Made in England, scissors made in Italy