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Lot 3129

Two Sterling Silver Dance Purses

Estimate: $300 - $500
Starting Bid
$150

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Two Sterling Silver Dance Purses, each of rectangular form on chains, and with mirrors, compacts, and two coin dispensers to interiors, one with hammered body, gilt vermeil to interior lid, with reserve surrounding inscription to "Irene," stamp impressed to interior STERLING R with two indistinct marks and pattern or shape number 5947, and with engraved 18.1893; the other with large script monogram, "JCC" and and "STERLING /741" to interior. 

 

{Approximate dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 5/8" and 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Mirror broken to purse with Irene, surface wear, scratches and tarnish, to both items. Please contact the Furniture and Decorations department for a detailed condition report on this lot. 

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