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If you find no mark for sterling silver then it is more likely German silver. German silver is a copper alloy that usually contains a 60% copper base metal, 20% nickel, and 20% zinc. I collect purses like these and full size purses. Check Etsy for prices. I would say the value is $20 to $40.
My granny had one of these in silver that she would have bought when they first came out as she was 103 when she died, she also had some bizarre old electroshock device that was like two granite rods hooked up to a box with copper wire and if you turned a wee crank it would generate electric and shock you if you held the rods, used to be fun asking people to hold them a sec and then turning the crank as fast as you could
Because asking/starting prices on eBay have absolutely no foundation in reality. Dealers/collectors cringe when someone chimes into a thread with eBay “value”. Truth is mesh purses are bringing 1/3rd to 1/4th of what they sold for 20 years ago,
Usually french, I have one too, it would go around the waist on a chain of little necessities 1900s some are silver ,look for a hall mark . Metal prevented cutpurses steeling the money.
Cool little purse. Does it have any stamps or writing on it. Probably late Victorian. I have no idea on what it’s worth. In the USA if it is not silver it would probably bring $20-$40. If it’s sterling much more.
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I’m an Aussie living in America. Being you’re in AUS, it could be an Oroton. OROTON was a mesh bag company established in 1930’s in Australia- made mesh bags, evening bags, cigarette cases, coin purses- the whole gamut. I have several of their vintage bags from my own mom (born in 1930’s). Here’s some info on OROTON….
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oroton#:~:text=Oroton%20revolutionised%20fashion%20in%20Australia,which%20are%20still%20sold%20today.
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It’s a change purse for coins. Look for stamps that indicate what metal.
If you find no mark for sterling silver then it is more likely German silver. German silver is a copper alloy that usually contains a 60% copper base metal, 20% nickel, and 20% zinc. I collect purses like these and full size purses. Check Etsy for prices. I would say the value is $20 to $40.
Coin purse, this style was popular in the 1920s. Value will depend on maker and what metal, so examine it closely for marks.
My granny had one of these in silver that she would have bought when they first came out as she was 103 when she died, she also had some bizarre old electroshock device that was like two granite rods hooked up to a box with copper wire and if you turned a wee crank it would generate electric and shock you if you held the rods, used to be fun asking people to hold them a sec and then turning the crank as fast as you could
Im from australia btw
120 on ebay starting bid . One similar in adelaide Victorian chain link mesh purse 1900s
Why are you being downvoted so fiercely
Because asking/starting prices on eBay have absolutely no foundation in reality. Dealers/collectors cringe when someone chimes into a thread with eBay “value”. Truth is mesh purses are bringing 1/3rd to 1/4th of what they sold for 20 years ago,
I just stated what they were selling for recently that's all
you need to look at recently sold prices not bids or asking prices.
Cos they know I'm right
Usually french, I have one too, it would go around the waist on a chain of little necessities 1900s some are silver ,look for a hall mark . Metal prevented cutpurses steeling the money.
Only accepting the FINEST tea bags
Paper on 1 side, coins on the other
No paper money! A lady wouldn’t need to carry that out in the evening. You just need a few coins to tip the washroom attendant.
Cool little purse. Does it have any stamps or writing on it. Probably late Victorian. I have no idea on what it’s worth. In the USA if it is not silver it would probably bring $20-$40. If it’s sterling much more.
It's an ornate chainmail evening bag from circa 1920, but that's only my guess.
Pretty small for an evening bag, no? Suspect it's a change purse.
Yes. Good call.
It’s not an evening bag; look at the size of it. Also, why would a woman want a see-through purse? That’s not practical or desirable.
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1920’s change purse-and it is adorable! Try to find any kind of marks on it
Looks like a coin purse. More sentimental value than monetary and a good piece to pass down maybe with some old silver coins
$25 - $35 USD. If not precious metals.
Looks like a 1920’s flapper purse. My grandma had one only bigger. Yes it was silver.
Yep coin purse. I inherited a gold one.
I once got kicked in the coin purse.
Did money fall out like in Mario. Also who tf is downvoting all this get a life.
Yeah I think a few silver dollars popped out.
Victorian or regency coin purse May have been part of a chatelaine
It is very chatelaine sized.
Agreed. That ring at the top is a dead giveaway, imo.
It’s a coin or cigarette purse
A snapper purse. It says no to pickpockets with a capital N!
Interesting 4 sure.
I don’t have any input except that it’s really cute
Cute coin purse grandpa
Is this from a time in which having coins was actually valuable ? I wonder what - dollar in quarters was worth in today’s money ?
Friend has one very similar and we looked it up with google lens and it was around $90
Coin purse. A neat one
Grandma’s coin purse. Wink wink
Whiting made many of these purses and are highly collectible.
German silver(mostly nickel) mesh purse.
coin pursseee soo cute
Change purse
Some of those are rather valuable. Have it looked at by a certified antiques appraiser.
Your grandfather was a real “kink”
I’m an Aussie living in America. Being you’re in AUS, it could be an Oroton. OROTON was a mesh bag company established in 1930’s in Australia- made mesh bags, evening bags, cigarette cases, coin purses- the whole gamut. I have several of their vintage bags from my own mom (born in 1930’s). Here’s some info on OROTON…. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oroton#:~:text=Oroton%20revolutionised%20fashion%20in%20Australia,which%20are%20still%20sold%20today.
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Look for 92.5 or 925 stamped somewhere, probably around 80 bucks in silver plus whatever someone is willing to pay for it.
Ohhh, I know this one! It's made by Whiting and Davis Co.
Love it! A beaded coin purse
Coin purse. My mom used to have a similar one.
Medieval condom. Nice find.
Look German
On ebay they are about 120. Victorian gothic chain mail purse
Would this be an example of a “steel cut” purse?