Chatelaine Coin purse

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Canal Winchester, Ohio, US

Petite 1.5" x 1 3/4" Chatelaine coin purse, late Victorian to early Edwardian era 1890-1910s.  Tiny Chain-mesh purses were Chatelaine accessories that  hung directly from a woman's Chatelaine belt clip or sometimes a finger ring to hold a few coins, folded bank notes or medical pills.  Usually constructed from fine steel rings, silver plated or…

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Canal Winchester, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

Petite 1.5" x 1 3/4" Chatelaine coin purse, late Victorian to early Edwardian era 1890-1910s.  Tiny Chain-mesh purses were Chatelaine accessories that  hung directly from a woman's Chatelaine belt clip or sometimes a finger ring to hold a few coins, folded bank notes or medical pills.  Usually constructed from fine steel rings, silver plated or sometimes Sterling.  NOTE"  The chain is detached on one side.  The small 4.5" linen object was folded inside.