Estate Sterling Silver Floral Engraved Coin Purse and Dance Minaudière, circa 1915

This extraordinary estate sterling silver coin purse and dance minaudière is a deeply personal and beautifully crafted piece of early 20th century social history, measuring 3-1/2" x 2-3/4" with a 6-inch chain handle and a total weight of an impressive 144.1 grams, stamped Sterling Silver. The exterior is richly adorned with hand-engraved floral motifs throughout, with "EEB" engraved on one side — the owner's initials — and "6-10-15" on the other, almost certainly a significant personal date of June 10, 1915. The interior retains its original paper section, pencil, and mirror, making this a remarkably complete and intact example of a period dance or evening purse in solid sterling silver. Denting is present and the piece is offered as-is at a price reflecting this characteristic.

The engraved date of June 10, 1915 and the personal monogram "EEB" transform this sterling silver purse from a fine silver accessory into a one-of-a-kind historical artifact of extraordinary intimate character — quite possibly a gift to commemorate a wedding, debut, anniversary, or other significant occasion of that date. Dance and evening purses of this scale and quality in solid sterling silver were among the most prized accessories of the Edwardian and early Art Deco period, carried by ladies to formal balls and social gatherings as expressions of refined taste and personal elegance. At 144.1 grams, this purse carries an exceptional weight of solid precious sterling silver of significant intrinsic value.

An extraordinary find for the sterling silver collector, antique purse and accessory enthusiast, social history lover, or anyone seeking a rare estate sterling silver engraved dance purse with extraordinary personal provenance and historical character, this piece is a genuinely irreplaceable addition to any fine antique silver or decorative arts collection. Add this remarkable estate sterling silver coin purse to your collection today.

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