#254

Very Rare Viennese Silver Miniature Purse as Ballspenden Gift
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$1,000
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Description
2" (5 cm.) Of pure silver,marked 800,the miniature purse is decorated with silver ornament inlaid with amethyst stone and pearl,and has hanging chain that attaches to silver loop. Excellent condition. Very rare,it is likely that the luxury purse was a special gift at a prominent Viennese ball of the late 1800s.