French Silver Chatelaine Coin Purse circa 1800s
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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