Chatelaine

Object number
45.1
Creator
Cooper, John
Thornhill
Date
1872 – 1873
Description
Bobbin-holder is a lantern with a glass dome-shaped stone in the center. This is attached by a clip to a chain which holds the scissors. Scissors were made by John Cooper, London (A) and (B) bobbin-holder made by Thornhill, London.

Inscriptions: Scissors: (Maker's mark) "John Cooper, 41 St. James's St, London," also symbols. Lantern: (Maker's mark) "Thornhill. 144 Bond Street, London," also symbols. 
Materials
silver
Credit Line
Gift of Alice and Marguerite Appleton
Object Type
chatelaines (clothing accessories)
Related People & Organizations
Appleton, Alice (associated)
Appleton, Marguerite (associated)