This charming and unusual Victorian silver "shell" coin purse was made circa 1880. Of scalloped form, it is decorated on both sides with with alternate bands of embossed foliate scrolls. The push button on the top opening to reveal the original silk interior. The pale blue interior divided in three compartments. Hallmarks: Unmarked but tested as silver. Dimensions: 7cm x 5cm x 2cm 2.6 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. Condition: Good condition. Good hinge, snaps shut. Minor bruises commensurate with age, mentioned purely for accuracy. Crisp engravings. Clean Interior. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £15 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: DEC95
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 2 cm (1")
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER SHELL SHAPED COIN PURSE, CIRCA 1880
Price
£150
| $189 USD | €180 EUR
Item Ref
DEC95
Description
This charming and unusual Victorian silver "shell" coin purse was made circa 1880. Of scalloped form, it is decorated on both sides with with alternate bands of embossed foliate scrolls. The push button on the top opening to reveal the original silk interior. The pale blue interior divided in three compartments. Hallmarks: Unmarked but tested as silver. Dimensions: 7cm x 5cm x 2cm 2.6 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. Condition: Good condition. Good hinge, snaps shut. Minor bruises commensurate with age, mentioned purely for accuracy. Crisp engravings. Clean Interior. Postage: PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT. Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day. Postage overseas: £15 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: DEC95
Dimensions
Height = 5 cm (2")
Width = 7 cm (3")
Depth = 2 cm (1")