Dutch .833 Silver Hinged-ring Frame Purse

Description:

Dutch .833 Silver Hinged-ring Frame Purse, the belt stay 1817 with maker's mark "PS," the frame mid-19th century with maker's mark "HF," the stay and frame both decorated with saints and biblical scenes, the frame with interior frame separating two inner compartments, the purse exterior brown velvet embroidered with blue, white, and colorless glass beads, frame lg. 7 1/4 in., approx. 11.8 total troy oz.
Estimate $400-600


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