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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Purse 1900 - The Music Lesson
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Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Purse 1900 - The Music Lesson

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a lovely antique late Victorian sterling silver hallmarked purse measuring 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) across x 2" (5 cm) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.

It has superb decoration on both sides - one side showing 'The Music Lesson' by Nicolas Lancret and the other has a lovely garden scene with a peacock sitting on a wall.

Inside is lined in a blue material which is nice and clean.

The whole item inside and out is in excellent condition (there is some light remains of gilding which has faded over time) and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

This super purse will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

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Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228640
Dealers Internal Reference
1007
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Description
This is a lovely antique late Victorian sterling silver hallmarked purse measuring 3 3/4" (9.
“
5 cm) across x 2" (5 cm) and hallmarked for Birmingham 1900 with the silversmiths mark for Henry Matthews.
Robert Bush Antiques

It has superb decoration on both sides - one side showing 'The Music Lesson' by Nicolas Lancret and the other has a lovely garden scene with a peacock sitting on a wall.

fig 1. An antique Victorian sterling silver purse with an attached chain, featuring an embossed relief depicting figures playing music in a garden setting.
fig 1. Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Purse 1900 - The Music Lesson

Inside is lined in a blue material which is nice and clean.

The whole item inside and out is in excellent condition (there is some light remains of gilding which has faded over time) and there are no inscriptions or monograms.

This super purse will come in a gift box with a certificate of authenticity

Free worldwide fully insured shipping

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Bush Antiques has dated this Victorian Sterling Silver Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228640
Dealers Internal Ref
1007
Robert Bush Antiques
Robert Bush Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2013

Antique georgian, victorian & edwardian silverware & collectables, antique boxes and caddies and decorative items.

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

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Robert Bush Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Robert Bush Antiques

Robert Bush Antiques
Telephone 07836 236 911
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The Uplands
Loughton
Essex
IG10 1NQ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2013
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An antique Victorian sterling silver purse with an attached chain, featuring an embossed relief depicting figures playing music in a garden setting.
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Purse 1900 - The Music Lesson
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An antique Victorian sterling silver purse with an attached chain, featuring an embossed relief depicting figures playing music in a garden setting.
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Victorian sterling silver purses were compact accessories crafted during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, designed to carry coins, visiting cards, or small personal items. Often featuring intricate repousse or chased figural designs inspired by Rococo revival themes, these items were suspended from wrist chains or attached to chatelaines.

These purses were constructed using sterling silver sheets shaped by hand hammering, embossing, or repousse techniques to create raised decorative relief work. The main body was typically fitted with a hinged frame, a push-button catch mechanism, and a linked silver chain handle for carrying.

Authentic pieces carry official British or continental assay hallmarks, indicating the silver purity standard, the makers mark, and the town or date mark. Additionally, genuine period examples exhibit fine hand-chased details, age-appropriate surface wear, and secure mechanical hinges.

An antique silver purse can be displayed inside a glass shadow box or frame as a piece of decorative wall art. Alternatively, it can be styled on a dressing table, tray, or within a cabinet of curiosities alongside other antique silver accessories.

Gently polish the surface using a soft, lint-free microfibre cloth and a specialised silver polish formulated to remove tarnish. Avoid submerging the purse in water or harsh chemical cleaners, as moisture can become trapped inside the hinge mechanisms or inner linings.
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