Delightful George V Silver Purse by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1919

1900 - 1920

Sold by Julie Cartwright Antiques

Description

This elegant silver purse is dated Birmingham 1919 and was made by Joseph Gloster. Of rounded rectangular form, the front engraved with decorative foliate scrolls, the back engraved with a variation of the same pattern. The top fitted with a chain attachment and finger ring. The push button opening to reveal the original leather interior with assorted compartments and a silver propelling pencil.

Hallmarks:

Somewhat faint but identifiable

J.G for Joseph Gloster.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1919.

Dimensions:

10cm x 7cm.

4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in good condition with surface wear commensurate with age and use and a minor ding to one corner, barely n oticeable and mentioned for accuracy.

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Hallmakrs faint but identifiable.

Clean Interior.

Pen with a dent.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

7cm (2.76")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

1cm (0.39")

Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1062237

Dealers Internal Reference

APR89

Description

This elegant silver purse is dated Birmingham 1919 and was made by Joseph Gloster.

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Of rounded rectangular form, the front engraved with decorative foliate scrolls, the back engraved with a variation of the same pattern.

Julie Cartwright Antiques

The top fitted with a chain attachment and finger ring. The push button opening to reveal the original leather interior with assorted compartments and a silver propelling pencil.

fig 1. DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER PURSE BY JOSEPH GLOSTER, BIRMINGHAM 1919 — fig 1. Delightful George V Silver Purse by Joseph Gloster, Birmingham 1919

Hallmarks:

Somewhat faint but identifiable

J.G for Joseph Gloster.

Lion Passant.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Date letter "u" for 1919.

Dimensions:

10cm x 7cm.

4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in good condition with surface wear commensurate with age and use and a minor ding to one corner, barely n oticeable and mentioned for accuracy.