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Sampson Mordan Silver Evening Bag
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Sampson Mordan Silver Evening Bag

1900 - 1920
Sold 12 January 2026 · Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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Description

A silver evening bag Chester hallmark. Hammered finish to the front and back. Silver chain. Rich dark green leather and silver interior to the bag, all in great condition. The bag closes by pulling on the chain. Chester 1913.

L 12.5

H 8.5 cm

D 0.7 cm

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Evening Bag to the 1910s.

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Description
A silver evening bag Chester hallmark. Hammered finish to the front and back. Silver chain. Rich dark green leather and silver interior to the bag, all in great condition. The bag closes by pulling on the chain. Chester 1913.

L 12.5

H 8.5 cm

D 0.7 cm

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this Silver Evening Bag to the 1910s.

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
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An antique textured silver evening bag with a matching metal chain handle displayed against a plain background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Sampson Mordan Silver Evening Bag

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Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)
Telephone 07710 931929
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Wiltshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/digbyantiqueswiltshire
Verified Since Dec 2020
Items For Sale 129
Items Sold 917
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An antique textured silver evening bag with a matching metal chain handle displayed against a plain background.
Sampson Mordan silver evening bag
Ref: SA1164084
An antique textured silver evening bag with a matching metal chain handle displayed against a plain background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectEvening Bags
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsTextured shagreen finish, Link chain handle, Maker hallmark stamp, Rectangular frame

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Antique silver evening bags gained significant popularity during the Victorian and Edwardian eras, often utilised by affluent women for formal social engagements, theatre visits, and dances.

These items were typically crafted from solid sterling silver or silver plate, featuring intricate techniques such as chainmail linking, engraved or textured shagreen-style surfaces, and silk linings.

Authenticity is verified by locating British hallmark stamps indicating the assay office, metal purity (such as .925 sterling), date letter, and the makers mark.

An antique silver bag can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, mounted in a shadow box, or placed on a vanity tray as a sophisticated decorative accent.

Preservation requires storing the item in a tarnish-resistant cloth in a low-humidity environment, avoiding harsh chemical dips, and using a soft microfibre cloth for gentle dusting.
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