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Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse John Collard Vickery London 1904
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Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse John Collard Vickery London 1904

1900 - 1920
Description

A very pretty ART NOUVEAU Edwardian SSILVER MOUNTED & BROWN CROCODILE SKIN PURSE WALLET

Hallmarked for LONDON 1904 by JOHN COLLARD VICKERY.

Initials engraved to cartouche. Internally there are different compartments for cards, coins and notes etc.

With white metal herringbone link chain with bead, fitted tan calf interior and gilt tooled makers details JC VICKERY 179.181.183 REGENT ST W.

Measuring 11 cm x 8 cm with a gross weight of 104 grams.

In very good used condition, some surface wear and marks , shuts well, hallmarks clear. Internally the leather is marked in places, the crocodile skin in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Crocodile Skin Purse to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09576477
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE EDWARDIAN ERA:
London hallmark date letter i: 1904.
Maker's punch J.C.V on the silver rim: John Collard Vickery.
Gilt stamped pocket: luxury retailer J.C. Vickery of Regent Street.
Whiplash curves on the mounts: Art Nouveau design.
Natural patination across the leather interior: years of gentle handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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Description
A very pretty ART NOUVEAU Edwardian SSILVER MOUNTED & BROWN CROCODILE SKIN PURSE WALLET

Hallmarked for LONDON 1904 by JOHN COLLARD VICKERY.

Initials engraved to cartouche. Internally there are different compartments for cards, coins and notes etc.

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With white metal herringbone link chain with bead, fitted tan calf interior and gilt tooled makers details JC VICKERY 179.
Queens Antiques and Collectables

181.183 REGENT ST W.

fig 1. An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap.
fig 1. Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse John Collard Vickery London 1904

Measuring 11 cm x 8 cm with a gross weight of 104 grams.

In very good used condition, some surface wear and marks , shuts well, hallmarks clear. Internally the leather is marked in places, the crocodile skin in good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Silver Crocodile Skin Purse to the Edwardian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09576477
Dealer's Item DateEdwardian era
Sellingantiques datingEdwardian era
Sellingantiques agingItem is 122 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Edwardian era:
London hallmark date letter i: 1904.
Maker's punch J.C.V on the silver rim: John Collard Vickery.
Gilt stamped pocket: luxury retailer J.C. Vickery of Regent Street.
Whiplash curves on the mounts: Art Nouveau design.
Natural patination across the leather interior: years of gentle handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225211
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Archive I An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap.

Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse John Collard Vickery London 1904

Archive II An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View II
Archive III An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View III
Archive IV An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View IV
Archive V An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View V
Archive VI An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View VI
Archive VII An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View VII
Archive VIII An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View VIII
Archive IX An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View IX
Archive X An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View X
Archive XI An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View XI
Archive XII An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View XII
Archive XIII An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View XIII
Archive XIV An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View XIV
Archive XV An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap. View XV
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An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap.
ART NOUVEAU Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse JOHN COLLARD VICKERY London 1904
Ref: SA1225211
An Art Nouveau dark brown crocodile skin purse featuring hallmarked sterling silver whiplash corner mounts, a central silver cartouche with bow detailing, and a silver chain strap.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPurses & Handbags
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialCrocodile Skin, Sterling Silver
  • ColourDark Brown, Silver
  • MotifsWhiplash mounts, Bow cartouche, Crocodile scale pattern, Silver chain strap

This Edwardian purse belongs to the Art Nouveau period and is made from dark brown crocodile skin with sterling silver mounts and a silver chain strap. The exterior displays a natural crocodile scale pattern, shaped whiplash silver corner mounts, and a central silver cartouche adorned with a bow motif and engraved initials. The metalwork includes clear hallmarks along the top edge, a white metal herringbone link chain fitted with a bead handle, and a clasp that shuts securely with minor surface wear and marks visible on the body. Measuring 11 cm x 8 cm, the piece is compact enough to store easily. In a modern home, this purse is suited for display on a bedside table, dressing table, or vanity surface as a decorative accessory or a small trinket holder for everyday items. The portable size allows it to sit neatly within domestic display spaces, offering an antique accent that reflects early twentieth-century design craftsmanship.

FAQs

Art Nouveau accessories from the late 19th and early 20th centuries feature organic shapes, whiplash curves, and naturalistic motifs. Silversmiths integrated decorative silver frames, corners, and cartouches with materials such as exotic leather and silk.

Edwardian luxury purses were typically constructed from exotic reptile hides, such as crocodile or alligator skin, alongside fine leathers, velvet, and silk linings. Decorative mounts, clasps, and chains were frequently made from hallmarked sterling silver or gold.

Authentic British pieces bear official assay office hallmarks indicating silver purity, city of origin, date letters, and makers initials stamped onto the frame or corners. The stitching, frame construction, and natural wear pattern on the leather also help confirm authenticity.

An antique purse can be displayed flat on a bedroom dressing table, upright inside a glass cloche, or supported on a small acrylic easel inside a bookshelf display cabinet. Keeping the piece visible while protecting it from dust enhances modern decorative styling.

Exotic leather requires controlled humidity to prevent cracking and should be treated occasionally with specialised leather conditioner. Silver elements should be lightly buffed with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could damage adjacent leather.
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