French Silver Chatelaine Coin Purse circa 1800s
Chatelaine purses were made to hold coins or other little bits. This single compartment Victorian ladies mesh coin purse has an arched frame, a beautifully 'chased' leaf and flower design with a kiss top clasp. With its superb decorative accents and stylish appeal how can you resist an antique French coin purse like this one? It's made of a tight chainmail mesh and in excellent near perfect antique condition, it is a treasure! This classic antique mesh purse measures 3.25" long; x 2" wide. Ref. 2095_G
🇫🇷 A chatelaine is a decorative belt hook or clasp worn by many housekeepers in the 19th century. They were worn at the waist with a series of chains suspended from it, at the end of each chain was a useful household appendage such as scissors, thimble, watch, key, vinaigrette, household seal, coin purse like this one. With time the chatelaine and the objects it held evolved from being a purely utilitarian object into a decorative symbol that reflected the status of the wearer.
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