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Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912
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Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912” found a buyer.

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Description

This exquisite solid silver purse was made in Chester 1912 by The Boots Pure Drug Company. Of conventional form, both sides with scroll decorations. The clasp opening to reveal the original green moire silk interior. The interior divided in three compartments. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

BPDC for The Boots Pure Drug Company.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter 'M' for 1912.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Maximum width: 7cm / 2.7 inches.

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.

Condition:

Reasonable condition, reflected in the price.

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Narrow gap at the opening.

Minor creases at a few places.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1202783
Dealers Internal Reference
MAR76
Description
This exquisite solid silver purse was made in Chester 1912 by The Boots Pure Drug Company. Of conventional form, both sides with scroll decorations. The clasp opening to reveal the original green moire silk interior. The interior divided in three compartments.
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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 finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks.
fig 1. Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912

Hallmarks:

BPDC for The Boots Pure Drug Company.

Chester Assay Mark.

Date letter 'M' for 1912.

Lion Passant.

Dimensions:

Maximum width: 7cm / 2.7 inches.

Height: 6cm / 2.4 inches.

Condition:

Reasonable condition, reflected in the price.

fig 2. An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks.
fig 2. Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Narrow gap at the opening.

Minor creases at a few places.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 3. An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks.
fig 3. Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912

Postage USA (including US import duties): £30.00

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
6cm (2.36")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1202783
Dealers Internal Ref
MAR76
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 finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Delightful George V Silver Cocktail Purse by the Boots Company, Chester 1912

Archive II An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks. View II
Archive III An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks. View III
Archive IV An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks. View IV
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
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An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks.
DELIGHTFUL GEORGE V SILVER COCKTAIL PURSE BY THE BOOTS COMPANY, CHESTER 1912
Ref: SA1202783
An embossed silver purse with a chain handle and finger ring, featuring scrollwork details and visible hallmarks.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPersonal Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScrollwork, Embossed repousse, Chain handle with finger ring, Ball clasp closure
  • SizeH 6 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 1.5 cm (1 in)

FAQs

The George V era, spanning from 1910 to 1936, often featured a blend of late revival motifs, Edwardian elegance, and early Art Deco influences, characterised by fine craftsmanship and traditional British hallmarking.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver, utilizing techniques such as stamping, repousse, engraving, and fine link chain assembly by skilled silversmiths.

Authenticity is verified through official British assay office marks, such as the three sheaves for Chester, a lion passant for sterling silver, a date letter, and the makers mark stamped directly onto the metal surface.

An antique silver accessory can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, on a vanity tray, or inside a shadow box to highlight its metallic sheen and historical craftsmanship.

Antique silver should be cleaned sparingly with a soft microfibre cloth and specialized silver polish, avoiding abrasive materials that can wear down the hallmarks and delicate surface details.
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