Scarf clip adapter for brooch or earring

Abstract

A neckerchief clip adapter is disclosed comprising a front, generally-planar member fastened by a hinge to the rear member, also generally planar. The rear member has a large opening therethrough to accommodate the ends of the neckerchief with which it is to be worn in the usual manner. The hinge structure attaching front and rear members to each other includes a flange-and-lug camming mechanism which allows the two members to pivot freely over the "open" part of their relative movement but provides a spring force urging them together over the "closed" part thereof. According to the invention the rear surface of the front member carries a mounting element for the conveniently-removable attachment of an ornament to adorn the front surface of that member and thereby the neckerchief with which it is worn. In the preferred embodiments, this mounting is generally tubular and sponge-filled, parallel to the plane of the front member for accommodating and retaining the stem of a brooch, but perpendicular to it for accommodating and retaining the post of a pierced earring.

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