{"product_id":"victorian-fine-chain-mail-coin-purse","title":"Victorian fine Chain Mail Coin Purse","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVictorian Fine Chain Mail Mesh Coin Purse – Delicate Antique Silver-Tone Purse – Circa 1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and beautifully delicate \u003c\/span\u003eVictorian chain mail mesh coin purse\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis delightful miniature purse has been intricately constructed from hundreds of tiny interlocking metal rings, creating an exceptionally fine, flexible mesh with a wonderful fluid, almost fabric-like quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purse features a decorative scalloped metal fastening plate with an unusual rotating clasp mechanism, adding both character and charm to this lovely little antique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall enough to sit comfortably in the palm of the hand, this would originally have been used for carrying a few coins or small personal treasures. These beautifully crafted little purses are a wonderful reminder of the elegance and attention to detail found in Victorian everyday accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver-tone metal has developed a lovely aged patina, highlighting the intricate craftsmanship and giving the piece an authentic antique character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, this charming miniature purse would make a delightful addition to a collection of antique fashion accessories, Victorian curiosities or decorative treasures. Equally lovely displayed on a dressing table or alongside a collection of antique jewellery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Victorian, late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1890\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver-tone metal chain mail mesh (metal composition untested)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine interlocking mesh with decorative scalloped fastening plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFastening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rotating metal clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Miniature coin purse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lovely antique condition with age-related patination and surface wear consistent with its age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 10 x 6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully intricate little survivor from the Victorian era, full of character, craftsmanship and history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59909367333189,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_40613.jpg?v=1793015315","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-fine-chain-mail-coin-purse","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}