Rare find!This pendant is a remarkable Victorian-era brass multi-tool "etui" that embodies both function and ornamentation, typical of the late 19th to early 20th century.

Rare find!This pendant is a remarkable Victorian-era brass multi-tool "etui" that embodies both function and ornamentation, typical of the late 19th to early 20th century. Such items were often worn on a chatelaine, a decorative belt hook or clasp used to suspend practical accessories.

Made of brass, which has developed a patina over time, reflecting its age.

Adorned with three tiny turquoise cabochons on either side, adding a touch of elegance and subtle color contrast to the brass.

Equipped with a retractable pencil (currently in need of a lead refill), a common feature in Victorian accessories for note-taking or sketching.

Contains a button/glove hook, a tool essential for aiding in fastening gloves or buttons, particularly important in an era of intricate clothing designs.
The sliding mechanism reveals the tools, demonstrating the ingenious craftsmanship of the era, blending practicality with a compact design.

Designed to be worn on a chatelaine or carried as a FOB (a small ornamental attachment for a pocket watch or pendant).

These types of tools were favored by Victorian women for their combination of practicality and aesthetic appeal.

Similar pieces, with their retractable tools intact, are priced at $110 (R1900) and upward on the antiques market, depending on condition, provenance, and design intricacy.

This pendant represents a beautiful intersection of utility and elegance, making it a fascinating collectible or wearable piece of history.

*chain not included*

Measurements :The multi-tool pendant measures 4.8cm x 1.2cm.Each turquoise cabochon measures 1.40mm in diameter.Pemdant with a total weight of 10.2grams.