Sweater Guard Help?

[regan]

I purchased this at a antique faire and the lady told me it was from the 20s. But I am not sure if that is true or not. She also told me that she purchased it at a antique store in the 70s and wore it back in high school. It is marked Sterling Button co. NY. I am guessing 40s-60s when sweater guards were popular.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

do you have a photo of the underside of the clip please?

 

[regan]

Here you go.

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

thank you - they're similar to '30s dress clips and certainly look older than '50s, quite a bit older. I haven't seen sweater guards from the '20s but you never know.

 

[regan]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate your help.

 

[foofoogal]

Interesting. I collect sweater guards.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Hello,

That is gorgeous! I cannot help much on the dating, but it looks rather like 1930s or 1940s to me. Also, the chain is rather heavy looking, as is the entire piece, which leads me to think this was intended for use on an evening cape or cloak. I can see this used on a black crepe or velvet cape, over an evening gown or dress. Possibly it was part of a set. I love love love it.

 

[thespectrum]

I agree with Barbara as to that gorgeous piece being for a cape or a cloak & not a sweater. I also think it looks to be 30s -40s.

 

[regan]

Thank you all for the very helpful info.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

That is really an interesting piece! Thanks for sharing it with us, Regan.
My initial impression was that of a Victorian chatelaine, I realize it isn't one but there is just something about the look of it and
the way the chain is set, it's really lovely!

 

[regan]

Thank you. I never seen anything quite like it.

Victorian chatelaines are neat, would love to stumble upon one of those.

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

That's gorgeous!! No help on the dating, but WOW!!