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Exquisite Victorian Silver Shell Shaped Coin Purse, Circa 1880
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Exquisite Victorian Silver Shell Shaped Coin Purse, Circa 1880

19th century
Sold 8 May 2025 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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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.

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Description

This charming and unusual Victorian silver "shell" coin purse was made circa 1880. Of scalloped form, it is decorated on both sides with with alternate bands of embossed foliate scrolls. The push button on the top opening to reveal the original silk interior. The pale blue interior divided in three compartments.

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

7cm x 5cm x 2cm

2.6 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch.

Condition:

Good condition.

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Minor bruises commensurate with age, mentioned purely for accuracy.

Crisp engravings.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Shell Coin Purse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA948074
Dealers Internal Reference
DEC95
Description
This charming and unusual Victorian silver "shell" coin purse was made circa 1880.
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Of scalloped form, it is decorated on both sides with with alternate bands of embossed foliate scrolls.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The push button on the top opening to reveal the original silk interior. The pale blue interior divided in three compartments.

fig 1. A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges.
fig 1. Exquisite Victorian Silver Shell Shaped Coin Purse, Circa 1880

Hallmarks:

Unmarked but tested as silver.

Dimensions:

7cm x 5cm x 2cm

2.6 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch.

Condition:

Good condition.

Good hinge, snaps shut.

Minor bruises commensurate with age, mentioned purely for accuracy.

fig 2. A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges.
fig 2. Exquisite Victorian Silver Shell Shaped Coin Purse, Circa 1880

Crisp engravings.

Clean Interior.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 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
7cm (2.76")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Silver Shell Coin Purse to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA948074
Dealers Internal Ref
DEC95
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 A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Exquisite Victorian Silver Shell Shaped Coin Purse, Circa 1880

Archive II A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges. View II
Archive III A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges. View III
Archive IV A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges. View IV
Archive V A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
Location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 144
Items Sold 2,226
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A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges.
EXQUISITE VICTORIAN SILVER SHELL SHAPED COIN PURSE, CIRCA 1880
Ref: SA948074
A small, hinged silver coin purse shaped like a scallop shell, featuring detailed engraved floral patterns along its fluted ridges.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCoin Purses
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsScallop shell shape, Chased scrollwork engraving, Fluted ridges, Hinged closure
  • SizeH 5 cm (2 in) x W 7 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Victorian coin purses gained immense popularity during the 19th century as portable accessories for carrying loose change, often featuring intricate metalwork and novelty shapes such as shells or animals to reflect contemporary tastes.

These items were typically manufactured from sterling silver or white metal alloys, employing techniques like repousse, chased engraving, and hinged spring mechanisms to ensure both durability and decorative appeal.

Authentic pieces often bear British hallmarks indicating the assay office, metal purity, and date letter, alongside makers marks and characteristic period wear patterns within the interior compartments.

This piece can be displayed on a vanity tray, inside a glass-fronted cabinet, or placed on a side table as a curated decorative object that adds historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires storing items in a dry, tarnish-resistant environment and cleaning them sparingly with a soft cloth designed for silver, avoiding harsh chemical dips that can damage intricate engraving.
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