Antique English Sterling Silver Chainmail Purse c.1880Description: A beautifully wrought late Victorian chainmail evening purse in Sterling Silver, alive with fluid movement and delicate detail. The finely woven mesh cascades from an engraved, hinged frame adorned with foliate motifs and dotted borders, and is finished with a petite openwork ball finial at the tip for a graceful flourish. Practical as well as pretty, it features an unusual, secure closure at the frame and a short double strand chain

This charming Victorian disc pendant features a sparkling Old Mine Cut Diamond displayed in a hand-engraved starburst flush setting

appearing fully original

stacker or right-hand ring

this Art Deco pendant can be worn with utmost confidence

culminating in a delicate articulated drop that catches the light with every movement

MEASUREMENTS: Charm is 22

with settings and closed backs in strong condition

Hinges are intact and open and close smoothly

With securely attached posts and snug-fitting butterfly backs

Complete with its original “9CT” stamped bale and brooch fittings to the reverse

The Paste gemstones are secure within their settings and have a lovely even glisten throughout

MEASUREMENTS: Pendant is 96mm long overall