DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER PURSE BY JOSEPH ...

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APR89

This elegant silver purse is dated Birmingham 1919 and was made by Joseph Gloster. Of rounded rectangular form, the front engraved with decorative foliate scrolls, the back engraved with a variation of the same pattern. The top fitted with a chain attachment and finger ring. The push button opening to reveal the original leather interior with assorted compartments and a silver propelling pencil.

Hallmarks:

Somewhat faint but identifiable
J.G for Joseph Gloster.
Lion Passant.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter "u" for 1919.

Dimensions:

10cm x 7cm.
4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in good condition with surface wear commensurate with age and use and a minor ding to one corner, barely n oticeable and mentioned for accuracy.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Hallmakrs faint but identifiable.
Clean Interior.
Pen with a dent.

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£225

GEORGE V SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE BY SHEPHEARD ...

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NOVE96

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.

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£225

EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER PURSE BY S. BLANCKENSEE ...

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NOVE90

This very pretty Edwardian sterling silver purse was made by the made by the prolific S. Blanckensee & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1906. Of rounded rectangular form, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls. The front with a vacant cartouche. The push button opening to reveal the original blue moire silk compartmentalised interior.

Hallmarks:

S.B & S. Ltd for S Blanckensee & Sons.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "g" for 1906.

Dimensions:

Width: 7cm / 2.7 inches.
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout.

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£195

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER PURSE BY JOSEPH GLOSTER, ...

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JUIN74

This very pretty late Victorian sterling silver purse was made by the renowned silversmith Jospeh Gloster. Of rounded rectangular form, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls. The front with a vacant cartouche. The push button opening to reveal the original blue moire silk compartmentalised interior.

Hallmarks:

J.G for Joseph Gloster
Date letter "a" for 1900.
Birmingham Assay mark.
Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Width: 8cm / 3 inches.
Height: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good throughout
A little stiff to open, as it seems to have been hardly used.

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£195

CHARMING FRENCH PALAIS ROYAL SILVER & MOTHER ...

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DEC87

This is a delightful 19th Century French souvenir mother of pearl and silver note book holder. Of rectangular form, the front inlaid with silver. The back plain. The original pencil slides out and allows the opening of the case. The interior with the original pink moire sild and note book.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

8cm x 5.5cm x 1cm
3.2 inches x 2.2 inches x 0.3 inches.

Condition:

Good condition.
Clean Interior.
A little fraying of the silk fabric at the edges, commensurate with age and use.

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£165

EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER SHELL SHAPED COIN PURSE, ...

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DEC95

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:

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£150

EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER CHAIN MAIL COCKTAIL COIN ...

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DEC94

This delightful Edwardian silver miser's purse is dated Chester 1909. The silver frame hallmarked on both sides and fitted with a silver belcher chain with ring finial. The centre with a silver ball clasp. The interior divided in two compartments. The bottom with tiny silver ball weights. A really lovely example!

Hallmarks:

FLd for Fredericks Lts.
Chester import marks.
Date letter "I" for 1909
925 for silver purity.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 3inches.
Length including chain: 15cm / 6inches.
Total weight: 56g / 2 oz.

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£145

STERLING SILVER COCKTAIL CHAIN MAIL PURSE ...

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JANV95

This delightful sterling silver miser's purse dates circa 1900. The silver frame with ring finial halmarked Sterling. The sides fitted with a belcher chain and chatelaine hook. The interior with a single compartments. The bottom with tiny silver ball weights. A really lovely and unusual example.

Hallmarks:

Marked sterling on ring, tested as silver.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.
Depth: 7cm / 3inches.
Length including chain: 15cm / 6inches.
Total weight: 52g / 1.8 oz.

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£125

RARE & FABULOUS ART DECO SILVER LARGE ...

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FEV77

This is a truly fabulous and very unusual continental silver chain-mail evening or cocktail bag. The hallmarked silver frame exquisitely pierced and inset with a watch. The centre with a silver ball clasp. The base with exquisite and unusual fringe decorations. The inside lined with kid leather.The frame with belcher chain.

Hallmarks:

Sterling

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Length (excluding the chain) : 17cm / 7 inches.
Width: 15.5cm / 6 inches.
Weight: 250g / 8.3oz.

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STUNNING VICTORIAN SILVER AESTHETIC MOVEMENT SILVER & ...

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SEPT62

This exquisite and unusual Victorian silver and pique tortoiseshell purse was made circa 1880. Of rounded rectangular form, the front inlaid with a swan by a lake with reeds. the pique decorations both silver and rose gold.
The push button on the front opening to reveal a silk interior.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

7cm x 5cm x 2cm
2.6 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.

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SUPERB GEORGE V SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE BY ...

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JUIN85

This exquisite solid silver purse was made in Birmingham 1917 by the reputed silversmiths Charles S. Green & Co. Of conventional form, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls. The clasp opens to reveal the original beautiful green moire silk interior. The interior divided in four compartments. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

CSG&Co for Charles S Green & Co Ltd.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Lion Passant.
Date letter "s" for 1917.

Dimensions:

Maximum width: 9cm / 3.4 inches.
Height: 7cm / 2.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good condition.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
No dings or dents.
No initials.
Crisp engravings.
Very clean Interior.

Postage:

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DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE BY ...

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SEPT81

This exquisite solid silver purse was made in Birmingham 1917. It has an unusual cushioned square form, both sides engraved with foliate decorations. The front with a vacant cartouche. The clasp opening to reveal the original tan leather interior. The interior divided in three compartments. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

G.N for G Norman.
Birmingham Assay Mark.
Date letter 's' for 1917.
Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Maximum width: 7cm / 3 inches.
Height: 9cm / 3.6 inches.
maximum depth: 2.5cm / 1 inch.

Condition:

Very good condition.
Good hinge, snaps shut.
Two minor creases on one side at the base, barely noticeable, mentioned for accuracy.
No initials.
Crisp engravings.
Clean Interior.

Postage:

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SOLD