Figure - Coin purse with elephant - .833 silver
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Silver chainmail coin purse of Portuguese origin, in good condition, 9.5 cm high, weighing 30 g, dating to 1940–1950, made of .833 silver with an elephant finial and a hinged opening.
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Antique Sterling Silver Chainmail Coin Purse with Elephant Finial
Elegant antique sterling silver chainmail coin purse featuring a finely decorated cylindrical clasp with an elephant finial. The purse is made of finely woven silver mesh and fitted with a hinged opening mechanism.
The decorative clasp is embellished with floral and geometric motifs, while the elephant finial adds an attractive decorative element. A charming late 19th to early 20th century silver accessory, ideal for collectors of antique silver and historic personal accessories.
Details
Material: Sterling silver
Type: Chainmail coin purse
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Finely engraved cylindrical clasp
Elephant finial
Hinged opening mechanism
Original silver mesh
Weight: 30g
Height: 9.5cm
Condition
Good antique condition with light wear consistent with age and use. The clasp opens and closes correctly, and the silver mesh appears complete with no visible tears or missing links. Please note there is a small dent/deformation on the elephant finial, visible in the photographs. The photographs form an integral part of the description.
Antique Sterling Silver Chainmail Coin Purse with Elephant Finial
Elegant antique sterling silver chainmail coin purse featuring a finely decorated cylindrical clasp with an elephant finial. The purse is made of finely woven silver mesh and fitted with a hinged opening mechanism.
The decorative clasp is embellished with floral and geometric motifs, while the elephant finial adds an attractive decorative element. A charming late 19th to early 20th century silver accessory, ideal for collectors of antique silver and historic personal accessories.
Details
Material: Sterling silver
Type: Chainmail coin purse
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Finely engraved cylindrical clasp
Elephant finial
Hinged opening mechanism
Original silver mesh
Weight: 30g
Height: 9.5cm
Condition
Good antique condition with light wear consistent with age and use. The clasp opens and closes correctly, and the silver mesh appears complete with no visible tears or missing links. Please note there is a small dent/deformation on the elephant finial, visible in the photographs. The photographs form an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
30 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Coin purse with elephant
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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