This stylish sterling silver cocktail purse was made in Birmingham in 1913 and bears the marks of Shepheard & Co, silversmiths and retailers, Regent Street, London. The front and back engraved with elegant engine-turned decorations. The front with a vacant roundel. The push button clasp opening to reveal the original tan leather interior. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while dancing or holding her cocktail glass. Hallmarks: S&Co for Shepheard & Co. Birmingham Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "o" for 1913. Dimensions: Maximum width: 12.5cm / 5 inches. Maximum depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Height: 6cm / 2.2 inches. Condition: Excellent condition. Good hinge, snaps shut. Crisp engravings. Clean Interior. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: NOVE96
Dimensions
Height = 6.5 cm (3")
Width = 12.5 cm (5")
Depth = 2.5 cm (1")
GEORGE V SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE BY SHEPHEARD & CO, BIRMINGHAM 1913
Price
£225
| $283 USD | €271 EUR
Item Ref
NOVE96
Description
This stylish sterling silver cocktail purse was made in Birmingham in 1913 and bears the marks of Shepheard & Co, silversmiths and retailers, Regent Street, London. The front and back engraved with elegant engine-turned decorations. The front with a vacant roundel. The push button clasp opening to reveal the original tan leather interior. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while dancing or holding her cocktail glass. Hallmarks: S&Co for Shepheard & Co. Birmingham Assay Mark. Lion Passant. Date letter "o" for 1913. Dimensions: Maximum width: 12.5cm / 5 inches. Maximum depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch. Height: 6cm / 2.2 inches. Condition: Excellent condition. Good hinge, snaps shut. Crisp engravings. Clean Interior. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £18 International Signed For. You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card. To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below. To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585. Internal Ref: NOVE96
Dimensions
Height = 6.5 cm (3")
Width = 12.5 cm (5")
Depth = 2.5 cm (1")