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Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910
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Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 January 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910” found a buyer.

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Description

This very pretty George V sterling silver purse was made by the prolific Samuel Levi and is dated Birmingham 1910. Of conventional form, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls. The front with a vacant cartouche. The push button opening to reveal the original green moire silk compartmentalised interior. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

S.M. L for Samuel Levi.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "l" for 191-.

Dimensions:

Width: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Good throughout.

A few minor dingd commensurate with age and use.

Good original interior.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Purse to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1183394
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC96
Description
This very pretty George V sterling silver purse was made by the prolific Samuel Levi and is dated Birmingham 1910. Of conventional form, both sides engraved with foliate scrolls. The front with a vacant cartouche. The push button opening to reveal the original green moire silk compartmentalised interior.
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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 embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche.
fig 1. Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910

Hallmarks:

S.M. L for Samuel Levi.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "l" for 191-.

Dimensions:

Width: 9cm / 3.4 inches.

Height (excluding chain): 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Good throughout.

A few minor dingd commensurate with age and use.

fig 2. An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche.
fig 2. Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910

Good original interior.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

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

Height
5.5cm (2.17")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Antique Silver Purse to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1183394
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite George V Silver Purse by Samuel M. Levi, Birmingham 1910

Archive II An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche. View II
Archive III An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche. View III
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An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche.
EXQUISITE GEORGE V SILVER PURSE BY SAMUEL M. LEVI, BIRMINGHAM 1910
Ref: SA1183394
An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and circular ring, featuring intricate foliate engravings and a blank cartouche.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPurses and Bags
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork, Foliate engraving, Cartouche, Link chain
  • SizeH 5.5 cm (2 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Accessories from this era often feature delicate scrollwork, floral engravings, and neoclassical influences, transitioning from heavy Victorian ornamentation towards lighter, more refined motifs.

These pieces were typically crafted from sterling silver using techniques such as repousse, chasing, and hand-engraving, often paired with delicate link chains and secure clasp mechanisms.

Authenticity is verified through British hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the standard of silver, the assay office city, the date letter, and the makers mark.

An antique silver purse can be displayed on a vanity tray, within a glass-fronted cabinet, or styled on a bookshelf alongside other metallic decorative objects.

Preservation requires storing silver in a tarnish-resistant cloth in a dry environment, cleaning infrequently with a non-abrasive silver cloth, and avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage intricate engravings.
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