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Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910
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Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 January 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This delightful Edwardian silver cocktail purse / visiting card case is dated Chester 1910 and was made by the Stokes & Ireland. Of rounded rectangular form, the front exquisitely engraved with neo-classical motifs . The back with conforming decorations. The interior with several compartments lined with the original blue moire silk. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

S.I.ld for Stokes & Ireland.

Lion Passant

Chester Assay Mark

Date letter "K" for 1910.

Dimensions:

11cm x 8cm.

4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in excellent condition with no dings or dents.

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Good hallmarks.

Clean Interior, still very bright in colour.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

You can pay by card, bank transfer or cheque.

To pay by card please click on button above and add P&P when prompted.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Card Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1151736
Dealers Internal Reference
JUIL96
Description
This delightful Edwardian silver cocktail purse / visiting card case is dated Chester 1910 and was made by the Stokes & Ireland. Of rounded rectangular form, the front exquisitely engraved with neo-classical motifs . The back with conforming decorations. The interior with several compartments lined with the original blue moire silk.
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The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.
Julie Cartwright Antiques
fig 1. An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle.
fig 1. Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910

Hallmarks:

S.I.ld for Stokes & Ireland.

Lion Passant

Chester Assay Mark

Date letter "K" for 1910.

Dimensions:

11cm x 8cm.

4 inches x 3 inches.

Condition:

Silver case in excellent condition with no dings or dents.

fig 2. An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle.
fig 2. Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Good hallmarks.

Clean Interior, still very bright in colour.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £9 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle.
fig 3. Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910

You can pay by card, bank transfer or cheque.

To pay by card please click on button above and add P&P when prompted.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
8cm (3.15")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Card Case to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151736
Dealers Internal Ref
JUIL96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Chester Silver Cocktail Purse/ Card Case by Stokes & Ireland, 1910

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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle.
EXQUISITE CHESTER SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE/ CARD CASE BY STOKES & IRELAND, 1910
Ref: SA1151736
An antique Edwardian sterling silver card case and purse featuring engraved floral and ribbon motifs with a matching chain handle.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectAccessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsEngraved floral urn, Ribbon swags, Link chain handle, Thumbpiece clasp
  • SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

An Edwardian silver card case and purse is a small, hard-sided container crafted from sterling silver, designed during the early 20th century to hold calling cards, coins, and small personal items.

These pieces are typically fabricated from sterling silver using techniques such as hand-engraving, repousse, hinge assembly, and linked chain fabrication by skilled silversmiths.

Authenticity is determined by verifying British hallmark stamps, which indicate the assay office (such as Chester), the sterling standard lion passant, the makers mark, and a date letter corresponding to the early 1900s.

Such decorative objects can be displayed on a vanity tray, inside a glass cabinet, or styled on a coffee table book stack to add metallic reflection and historical character.

Preservation involves storing pieces in tarnish-resistant cloth, minimising handling to avoid skin oils, and cleaning infrequently using non-abrasive silver polish and a soft cloth.
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