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Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902
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Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902

1900 - 1920
Sold 14 August 2022 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

This wonderful and unusual Edwardian silver mounted purse bears the marks of Oliver & co, Birmingham importer of fine leather goods. The brown crocodile skin purse with a sinuous silver mount, very much in the Art Nouveau manner. The front silver clasp is fully functioning and opens to reveal accordeon compartments. One with a separate clasp for coins. The top with ring attachments fitted with a chain.

Hallmarks:

O.Co for Oliver & Co.

Birmingham Import Mark.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "c" for 1902.

Condition:

Crocodile skin in excellent glossy condition.

Silver corners and clasp in very good condition.

Very good interior, a little discoloured at places but commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions:

Length: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card 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

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA889418
Dealers Internal Reference
AVR95
Description
This wonderful and unusual Edwardian silver mounted purse bears the marks of Oliver & co, Birmingham importer of fine leather goods. The brown crocodile skin purse with a sinuous silver mount, very much in the Art Nouveau manner. The front silver clasp is fully functioning and opens to reveal accordeon compartments. One with a separate clasp for coins. The top with ring attachments fitted with a chain.
fig 1. FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
fig 1. Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902

Hallmarks:

O.Co for Oliver & Co.

Birmingham Import Mark.

London Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letter "c" for 1902.

Condition:

Crocodile skin in excellent glossy condition.

Silver corners and clasp in very good condition.

fig 2. FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
fig 2. Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902

Very good interior, a little discoloured at places but commensurate with age and use.

Dimensions:

Length: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

Height: 10cm / 4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

fig 3. FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
fig 3. Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £17 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by card 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
11cm (4.33")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA889418
Dealers Internal Ref
AVR95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

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

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Archive I FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902 SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Fabulous Art Nouveau Silver & Crocodile Skin Purse by Oliver & Co, Import Marks for Birmingham 1902

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Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 145
Items Sold 2,226
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Location: Suffolk, United Kingdom
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FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
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FABULOUS ART NOUVEAU SILVER & CROCODILE SKIN PURSE BY OLIVER & CO, IMPORT MARKS FOR BIRMINGHAM 1902
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in) x W 10 cm (4 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)
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