George V sterling silver coin purse evening bag finger ring chain, vacant cartouche
Antique George V sterling silver coin purse / evening bag with 3-section concertina interior in soft brown tan leather. Traditional frame shape with curved bombé body. The bag is decorated with engine-turned medallions to both sides. The engraved design features wavy horizontal stripes that provide an elegant contrast to the plain sections of the body.
The bag is suspended on a thick and sturdy cable chain with a large finger ring that can be attached to a chatelaine belt.
Every part of the body is hallmarked, including the chain.
There is a vacant round cartouche to one side, so this can be personalised as a gift.
The bag can be used as a small minaudière on a night out.
41.53 g
Body of purse – 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm at widest parts
12.5 cm long overall from top of ring
Made by Edwin Joseph Houlston and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918.
Good antique condition. Several dings and small dents to body; some light wear to leather interior appropriate to age and use.
Antique George V sterling silver coin purse / evening bag with 3-section concertina interior in soft brown tan leather. Traditional frame shape with curved bombé body. The bag is decorated with engine-turned medallions to both sides. The engraved design features wavy horizontal stripes that provide an elegant contrast to the plain sections of the body.
The bag is suspended on a thick and sturdy cable chain with a large finger ring that can be attached to a chatelaine belt.
Every part of the body is hallmarked, including the chain.
There is a vacant round cartouche to one side, so this can be personalised as a gift.
The bag can be used as a small minaudière on a night out.
41.53 g
Body of purse – 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm at widest parts
12.5 cm long overall from top of ring
Made by Edwin Joseph Houlston and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918.
Good antique condition. Several dings and small dents to body; some light wear to leather interior appropriate to age and use.
Antique George V sterling silver coin purse / evening bag with 3-section concertina interior in soft brown tan leather. Traditional frame shape with curved bombé body. The bag is decorated with engine-turned medallions to both sides. The engraved design features wavy horizontal stripes that provide an elegant contrast to the plain sections of the body.
The bag is suspended on a thick and sturdy cable chain with a large finger ring that can be attached to a chatelaine belt.
Every part of the body is hallmarked, including the chain.
There is a vacant round cartouche to one side, so this can be personalised as a gift.
The bag can be used as a small minaudière on a night out.
41.53 g
Body of purse – 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm at widest parts
12.5 cm long overall from top of ring
Made by Edwin Joseph Houlston and fully hallmarked for Birmingham, 1918.
Good antique condition. Several dings and small dents to body; some light wear to leather interior appropriate to age and use.
