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Edwardian Silver Evening Purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Edwardian Silver Evening Purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903

1900 - 1920
Description

This very pretty Edwardian silver cocktail purse was made by the very collectable silversmith Henry Matthews. Or rounded rectangular form, both sides embossed in the sought-after "Green man" pattern, complete with birds of paradise and foliate sprays. Both with a vacant cartouche. The push button clasp opening to reveal the original green moire silk compartmentalised interior. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while dancing or holding her cocktail glass.

Hallmarks:

H.M for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "d" for 1903.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Width: 8cm / 3 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Interior a little frayed but very good for its age.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA792446
Dealers Internal Reference
APR78
Description
This very pretty Edwardian silver cocktail purse was made by the very collectable silversmith Henry Matthews.
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Or rounded rectangular form, both sides embossed in the sought-after "Green man" pattern, complete with birds of paradise and foliate sprays.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

Both with a vacant cartouche. The push button clasp opening to reveal the original green moire silk compartmentalised interior. The sides fitted with a chain and suspension ring to allow a lady to hold her purse while dancing or holding her cocktail glass.

fig 1. EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903
fig 1. Edwardian Silver Evening Purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903

Hallmarks:

H.M for Henry Matthews.

Date letter "d" for 1903.

Birmingham Assay mark.

Lion passant.

Dimensions:

Width: 8cm / 3 inches.

Height: 5.5cm / 2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Interior a little frayed but very good for its age.

fig 2. EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903
fig 2. Edwardian Silver Evening Purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1903

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £12 International Signed For.

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
5cm (1.97")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this piece to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA792446
Dealers Internal Ref
APR78
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903

EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903

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Julie Cartwright Antiques
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EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903
EDWARDIAN SILVER EVENING PURSE BY HENRY MATTHEWS, BIRMINGHAM 1903
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