This is a lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Evening Purse. It is a highly engraved example of a fine quality Victorian Era Coin, Dance Card purse.
It was used to hold coins, dance cards, powder puff & small mirror. The chain link handle has an approximate drop of 7 1/2. The body of the purse is 3 1/2" x 2 1/2".
The front is decorated with a high relief flower design, with a heart in the center and the monogrammed letters. The interior has a clover shaped card holder bracket, following compartments for other necessities. The inside is marked with what looks like a horse, Sterling & 7248. I can not make out the other markings. The overall condition is very good, it is a solid piece at 107.7 grams. It is a beautiful piece.The item "ATQ VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER TAFFETA LINED COIN DANCE CARD PURSEMONOGRAMMED" is in sale since Friday, March 9, 2018. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (.925)\Other Antique Sterling Silver".
The seller is "atticthings2" and is located in Kingston, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.