Silver Gilt Minaudiere Owl Purse

Antique 20th Century German Louis Kuppenheim Solid Silver Gilt Minaudiere Owl Purse, gilt, embossed with the owl face on the front and owl back on the reverse. Each clasp is set with a sapphire cabochons.

Hallmarked German silver (900 standard, very high silver purity), Maker's mark LK (Louis Kuppenheim, important jeweler and silversmith). Sold by Pushkin Antiques.