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Sterling Silver Cocktail Chain Mail Purse on Chatelaine Hook, Circa 1900
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Sterling Silver Cocktail Chain Mail Purse on Chatelaine Hook, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold 6 October 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This delightful sterling silver miser's purse dates circa 1900. The silver frame with ring finial halmarked Sterling. The sides fitted with a belcher chain and chatelaine hook. The interior with a single compartments. The bottom with tiny silver ball weights. A really lovely and unusual example.

Hallmarks:

Marked sterling on ring, tested as silver.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 3inches.

Length including chain: 15cm / 6inches.

Total weight: 52g / 1.8 oz.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mesh Chatelaine Purse to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1116628
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV95
Description
This delightful sterling silver miser's purse dates circa 1900. The silver frame with ring finial halmarked Sterling. The sides fitted with a belcher chain and chatelaine hook. The interior with a single compartments. The bottom with tiny silver ball weights. A really lovely and unusual example.
fig 1. An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe.
fig 1. Sterling Silver Cocktail Chain Mail Purse on Chatelaine Hook, Circa 1900

Hallmarks:

Marked sterling on ring, tested as silver.

Condition:

Very good condition.

Dimensions and weight:

Width: 7cm / 3 inches.

Depth: 7cm / 3inches.

Length including chain: 15cm / 6inches.

Total weight: 52g / 1.8 oz.

fig 2. An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe.
fig 2. Sterling Silver Cocktail Chain Mail Purse on Chatelaine Hook, Circa 1900

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £20 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
15cm (5.91")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Mesh Chatelaine Purse to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116628
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Sterling Silver Cocktail Chain Mail Purse on Chatelaine Hook, Circa 1900

Archive II An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe. View II
Archive III An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe. View III
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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Suffolk
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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe.
STERLING SILVER COCKTAIL CHAIN MAIL PURSE ON CHATELAINE HOOK, CIRCA 1900
Ref: SA1116628
An antique sterling silver mesh purse suspended by link chains from a decorative chatelaine hook, featuring a framed metal closure and dangling bead fringe.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChatelaines & Purses
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsChain mail mesh, Scroll chatelaine hook, Kiss-lock frame, Dangling bead fringe
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)

FAQs

A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn from the waistband to suspend everyday household and personal items such as scissors, keys, watches, and small purses.

These items were typically constructed from interlocking rings of sterling silver or German silver, soldered and woven by hand or machine to create a flexible, fabric-like metal mesh.

Authenticity is usually verified through hallmarks indicating the metal purity, makers marks, traditional clasp mechanisms, and the fine weight and soldering of the individual metal links.

These historical accessories can be displayed within a glass-fronted cabinet, mounted in a shadow box frame, or placed on a dressing table tray as a decorative object of curiosity.

Silver mesh should be stored flat in acid-free tissue to prevent stretching or kinking, and cleaned gently with a soft microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid dips that can damage delicate solder points.
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