-40%
Antique Vintage Metal and Leather Advertising Coin Purse - late 19th Century
$ 44.88
- Description
- Size Guide
Description
Antique Vintage Metal and Leather Advertising Coin Purse - late 19th CenturyThe size of this coin purse is small - 2 1/2 inches across and only 2 inches tall when closed. The metal part on the face a magnet will stick to - so I am thinking that the scrollwork part is tin. A magnet does not stick to the edge or the clasp - I think that part is brass. The clasp closes nice and tight. The overall condition is very nice - the leather has no holes. There is some minor staining on the upper edge on the outside, like a grease stain. The stain is about 1/4 long and half that wide - please see the pictures. The inside is very clean.
The advertising piece is -
Compliments of W. C. LEBER THE JEWELER 305-7 NIC. AVE., SECOND FLOOR - When I did a search I found an article regarding the jeweler and it was dated 1893. Very fun and interesting to find. This is potentially a 125 year old little leather coin purse.
Thank you for looking and let me know if you have any questions.