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Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909

1900 - 1920
Description

This delightful Edwardian silver double miser's purse is dated Chester 1909. The silver frame hallmarked on both sides and fitted with a silver ring finial on one side. The centre with a silver ball clasp. The interior divided in two compartments. A really good example with a very good silver gauge.

Hallmarks:

R.C for Robert Cawley.

Chester import marks.

Date letter "I" for 1909

925 for silver purity.

Set of continental marks on the opposite side of the frame.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 3inches.

Total weight: 65g / 2.1 oz.

Postage:

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.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Mesh Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1207302
Dealers Internal Reference
AVR86
Description
This delightful Edwardian silver double miser's purse is dated Chester 1909. The silver frame hallmarked on both sides and fitted with a silver ring finial on one side. The centre with a silver ball clasp. The interior divided in two compartments. A really good example with a very good silver gauge.
fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.
fig 1. Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909

Hallmarks:

R.C for Robert Cawley.

Chester import marks.

Date letter "I" for 1909

925 for silver purity.

Set of continental marks on the opposite side of the frame.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.
fig 2. Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 3inches.

Total weight: 65g / 2.1 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.
fig 3. Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909

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
7cm (2.76")
Width
71cm (27.95")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Edwardian Silver Mesh Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1207302
Dealers Internal Ref
AVR86
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.

Exquisite Edwardian Silver Chain Mail Cocktail Purse by Robert Cawley, Chester Import Marks for 1909

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Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring. View III
Archive IV An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring. View IV
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.
EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN SILVER CHAIN MAIL COCKTAIL PURSE BY ROBERT CAWLEY, CHESTER IMPORT MARKS FOR 1909
Ref: SA1207302
An Edwardian sterling silver chainmail cocktail purse featuring a hinged metal frame with a kiss-lock clasp and suspension ring.
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Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Edwardian silver mesh purses are flexible evening bags constructed from interconnected metal rings. Often featuring hallmarked frames and secure clasps, these purses were designed as functional fashion accessories for carrying personal items at formal occasions.

These purses were primarily constructed from sterling silver, silver-gilt, or nickel-plated alloys. The mesh body was assembled using woven metal rings, attached to a solid silver frame with a ball-clasp or push-release mechanism.

Authentic pieces feature official hallmark or import stamps on the metal frame, denoting silver purity, assay office, date letter, and makers initials. Additional indicators include hand-assembled ring links and natural oxidisation within the metal joins.

An antique silver mesh purse can serve as a accent piece for modern evening wear or formal attire. Alternatively, it can be displayed inside a glass shadow box or atop a vanity table as a decorative collectors item.

Clean delicate silver mesh gently using a soft-bristled brush and a specialist silver polishing cloth, avoiding harsh liquid chemical dips. Store flat in an acid-free pouch in a dry environment to prevent tarnishing and stress on the metal links.
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