by Kathy Gunderson | Jan 25, 2025
← Museum 1900 Postcard Coin Purse Early 1900 postcard coin purse. Leather postcards were very popular at the beginning of the 20th century, they were often very humorous and were sent through the mail. In this case, one of those postcards became a coin purse....
by Doris Coghill | Aug 10, 2020
← Museum SPIRIT FLASK COIN PURSE A unique Victorian spirit flask coin purse with hinged handle. Engraved Flask cap with registered design diamond and retailers 'Halstaff & Hannaford 228 Regent St W' (London) on circumference. 'FH' monogram on purse door....
by Jennifer Whitehair | Sep 14, 2016
← Museum Frog Purse Description If you kiss him, will he turn into a handsome prince? A great frog on small mesh purse, possibly from a chatelaine. Collection of Mary Nunn Details Date: 1900's Materials: 800 Silver Provenance/Origin: possibly German Designer/Maker:...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Sep 14, 2016
← Museum Shoe Coin Purse Silver-plated metal coin purse with spring-loaded spots for the coins. On the back it says "An old shoe for luck." Collection of Mary Nunn Details Date: 1900s Materials: Silver Plate Provenance/Origin: American Designer/Maker: Unknown...
by Jennifer Whitehair | Feb 27, 2016
← Museum Crocheted Urn Purse Tiny crocheted French purse that looks like an urn. Designed to hold small coins. Collection of Paula Higgins Details Date: 1825 - 1835 Materials: Crochet Textile Provenance/Origin: France Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown...
