Antique Silver-Toned Chain Mail Mesh Coin Purse with Ornate Scalloped Floral Frame, circa 1900
Description
A tiny, palm-sized coin purse of fine chain-mail mesh on an ornate scalloped frame with floral decoration and a clasp, attributed to around 1900. Shown filled with cotton to hold its shape.
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Condition
Good for its age. Slight damage on the back: a small area of misaligned or missing mesh links, repairable by a skilled metalsmith (see images). No maker's or silver marks found, and the metal has not been tested, so it is described as silver-toned.
Dimensions
Approx. 3.75 x 2.5 x 0.75 in. Weight 44.94 g.
Provenance
From my family's estate collections, built over more than 60 years by knowledgeable antiques collectors and traders. Stored in a climate-controlled environment.
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