Vintage Silver Mesh Purse and Match Safe Pocket...
Updated September 8, 2026
| Lot number | 21 |
| Auction | Maytown Multi Estate Auction 9/18-10/4 |
| Date | October 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John Carl Auction Company |
| Location | Maytown, Pennsylvania |
Set. This attractive personal accessories lot features two elegant turn-of-the-century sterling silver pocket items. The first piece is an intricate fine-gauge ring mesh coin purse equipped with an arched spring-frame clasp and small decorative orb drops dangling along the lower fringe line. Accompanying the mesh purse is a heavily embossed silver match safe or vest pocket case featuring elaborate scrolling acanthus leaves, floral motifs, and a central monogrammed cartouche below a tightly hinged flip top. Reviewing the damages, both silver pieces exhibit a natural dark patina and light tarnish in the crevices of the detailed reliefs. The mesh purse remains completely intact without any split rings or missing chains, and its clasp snaps closed securely. The match safe shows a couple of very minor pinpoint dimples on the smooth reverse areas from historical wear, but its lid hinge remains strong and operates seamlessly.
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