Decorative ornament - Antique sterling silver coin purse evening bag with vacant cartouche - United Kingdom

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

Maker: Edwin Joseph Houlston
Assay office: Birmingham
Date: 1918

Good antique condition. Several dings and small dents to body; some light wear to leather interior appropriate to age and use.