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Victorian 14K Gold Diamond Sapphire Pearl Mesh Purse browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Victorian: Pre 1910: item # 661783
Kensington House Antiques Kensington Maryland (301)942-0955 Guest Book $1250 |
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A stunning late Victorian coin purse made of 14K yellow gold mesh. The hinged frame is studded with gypsy-set cushion-cut blue sapphires alternating with old European cut diamonds in star-engraved settings. The dual thumbpiece is set with two blue sapphire cabochons. All the gemstones are of the very finest quality. The sapphires, especially, have stunning color saturation and superb clarity. The bottom edge of the purse is fringed with three small natural pearls in a slightly oval shape. The meshwork is very well done. The frame is marked with imperial Austrian hallmarks used only between 1891 and 1901. The back side of the frame has a small bale so the purse can be suspended from a silk cord or a chatelaine. Hanging from a cord, the purse could be worn around the neck or wrist. Small bags of this sort were used for coins, but also to discreetly tuck away things a proper, but still lively, Victorian lady might need. Origin: Austria, 1891-1901. Condition: excellent, all original, no monogram. Size: 3-1/2” x 2”. Weight: 26.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .3 carat; sapphire, 2.16 carats. |
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