Description: This antique hinged coin purse, covered by 2 mother-of-pearl rectangles, has a fabulous wave of colors, depending on how the light hits. It's smooth and shiny and has a nice weight Inside is a red accordion-like folding structure with 3 separate compartments in the chatelain style. The short chain was meant to hang from the Mistress of the House's belt to carry the few coins or keys that she would need during the day. The purse is in beautiful shape with no cracks in the mother-of-pearl, no rust on the hardware, and no tears on the lining - someone took loving care of this. 2 3/4" wide, 2" tall (clasp adds 3/8"), and 3/4" thick. Your purchase supports the Port Jefferson Historical Society Consignment Shop - thank you! R1
Price: 54 USD
Location: Port Jefferson, New York
End Time: 2025-01-17T19:35:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Occasion: Special Occasion
Decade: 1900s
Color: Nacre
Style: Purse
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Mother of Pearl
Look: Victorian
Gender: Women
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
