Hand bag
Category
Costume
Date
1900 - 1910
Materials
Sterling silver, chain.
Measurements
145 x 105 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604886
Summary
A woman's handbag made from sterling silver. The small handbag has an ornate Rococo-style frame and clasp, with a chainmail pouch and a chain link handle. A makers mark stamped on the inner face of the bag frame reads, "Sterling Silver" along with a hallmark.
Provenance
Gift of Miss Ward
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped to inner handbag frame.: A makers mark stamped on the inner face of the bag frame reads, "Sterling Silver" along with a hallmark. See associated photograph for further details.