Antique Victorian Chatelaine Silver Coin Purse Concertina Style. In 835 grade silver mesh with concertina style gate opening. A charming small purse. Several very tiny continental hallmarks the top one has an 835 stamp.
Chatelaine silver purses are a fascinating and elegant category of accessories that originated during the Victorian era. A chatelaine was originally a decorative belt hook or clasp worn at the waist with chains suspended from it. These chains typically held various essential items such as keys, watches, sewing tools, or, in the case of chatelaine silver purses, small coin purses.
