Victorian Enamel Butterfly Chatelaine

Here is a rare and lovely Victorian chatelaine clip for a small watch or other 1800s ladies' accessories. This beautiful clip features two oval stations with hand-painted enamel centers. The enamel is nearly pristine. The butterflies sit in scalloped ovals and are painted in bright blues and yellows. Below each butterfly is a spray of pink flowers. The enamel is bright and pops on the gold-tone metal. The clip functions nicely, and the swivel clip at the base is also functional. This beautiful antique accessory would be perfect in an antique jewelry collection or for wearing! Victorian watch clip is ready to wear, collect, or gift to someone special. DETAILSTotal length 4.3in (110mm)Large station: approx 43mm x 36mmSmaller station: approx 33mm x 23mmEnamel on gold-tone metal, no makers marks1800s, American CONDITION• Overall very nice condition, with some age-related surface wear on the metal. A few spots of visible soldering from the original manufacture. Enamel is in lovely shape! All our antique and vintage jewelry is pre-loved and may show signs of age-related wear. We provide multiple high-resolution photos to help describe our finds. They are an important part of the description. As part of our commitment to your positive experience, in this section, we list any condition issues we see, however minor they may be. As always, feel free to reach out with questions at any time.