£250 - £400
A fine WWI-period sterling silver lady's dance purse/card case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1915. The rectangular body with curved edges is exquisitely hand-engraved with floral scrollwork surrounding a vacant central cartouche. The case opens to reveal a pristine original concertina-style silk-lined interior and is fitted with a hallmarked suspensory chain.
Maker: Attributed to Joseph Gloster Ltd
Origin: Birmingham, UK
Material: Sterling Silver (.925)
Period: 1915 (George V)
Dimensions: 7.8cm x 5.5cm x 2cm
Weight: 57g (Gross)
Condition: Excellent; silk is remarkably preserved, hinge and clasp are firm.
Auctioneer's Note: Rare to find with the original silk lining in such a high state of preservation; the vacant cartouche makes it a perfect personalized gift.
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