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Victorian Silver Trimmed Crocodile Skin Purse
Sturmans Antiques
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Victorian Silver Trimmed Crocodile Skin Purse

19th century
Description

An immaculate Victorian crocodile skin purse with silver trim and fastener, hallmarked London 1891. The exterior made from immaculate and still supple crocodile skin with silver trimmed edges, which returns around the sides. Matching silver shield shape catch and clasp with spring release opening. The purse opening to reveal an immaculate tan leather interior with sections for bank notes, coins and stamps. The silver fittings bearing the makers mark for London silversmith George Henry James along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in immaculate condition with an even colour and patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Crocodile Purse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1228516
Dealers Internal Reference
Stock number 43865
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Description
An immaculate Victorian crocodile skin purse with silver trim and fastener, hallmarked London 1891.
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The exterior made from immaculate and still supple crocodile skin with silver trimmed edges, which returns around the sides.
Sturmans Antiques

Matching silver shield shape catch and clasp with spring release opening. The purse opening to reveal an immaculate tan leather interior with sections for bank notes, coins and stamps. The silver fittings bearing the makers mark for London silversmith George Henry James along with clear hallmarks to all sections. Presented in immaculate condition with an even colour and patina. Keep up to date via our Instagram channel - sturmansantiques.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
2.5cm (0.98")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Victorian Silver Crocodile Purse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228516
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 43865
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Sturmans Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Sturmans Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp.
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Archive I A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp.

Victorian Silver Trimmed Crocodile Skin Purse

Archive II A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp. View II
Archive III A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp. View III
Archive IV A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp. View IV
Archive V A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp. View V
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Sturmans Antiques

Sturmans Antiques
Telephone 01969 667742 or 07572 889651
Location
Sturmans Antiques Ltd
Main Street
Hawes
North Yorkshire
DL8 3QW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
Items For Sale 205
Items Sold 10,735
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Verified Since Sep 2012
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Location: Sturmans Antiques Ltd, Main Street, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/sturmansantiques
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A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp.
Victorian Silver Trimmed Crocodile Skin Purse
Ref: SA1228516
A small rectangular brown crocodile skin purse with hallmarked sterling silver rim mounts and a central push-button clasp.
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FAQs

Victorian silver-mounted leather accessories were popular functional items during the late nineteenth century, constructed from hides such as crocodile, lizard, or calfskin and reinforced with hallmarked sterling silver corner mounts or frames.

These pieces feature natural crocodile or alligator skin paired with sterling silver mounts, steel inner springs, and interior linings made of moire silk, kidskin leather, or velvet.

Authentic items display official British silver hallmarks stamped into the metalwork, showing the makers mark, town mark, lion passant, and date letter, along with irregular scale patterns characteristic of natural hide.

Small leather accessories can be displayed on an office desk, styled on a vanity tray alongside silver dressing table jars, or presented inside a glass display dome on open shelving.

Apply a mild leather conditioner specifically formulated for exotic hides while taking care to avoid the metalwork. The silver elements should be buffed using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface tarnish.
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