A rare early Victorian novelty silver chatelaine purse / han...

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A rare early Victorian novelty silver chatelaine purse / handbag vinaigrette, John Tongue, Birmingham, 1839, ( date letter partially rubbed ), bright cut foliate scroll decoration, the hinged cover opening to reveal foliate pierced hinged grill, having hanging chain and finger ring, 2.8cm. wide.

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