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Purse

1884-1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
S. Blanckensee and Sons (maker)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Oyster shaped purse with fastening clasp and plaque attached to outside.

Object details

Categories
Metalwork
Personal Accessories
Object type
Purse
Materials and techniques
Silver, cloth and card
Brief description
Silver, English
Physical description
Oyster shaped purse with fastening clasp and plaque attached to outside.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.40cm
  • Length: 7.00cm
  • Width: 5.40cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • On edge of upper side: maker SB&S, date k, anchor, sterling duty; on edge of lower side: duty, date
  • Inscribed on plaque: To my dear wife, Xmas 1885
Credit line
Given by S. Reid Ltd
Object history
Gift of S.Reid Ltd
S. Blanckensee and Sons were manufacturing silversmiths in Birmingham with a London retailing outlet from 1884. Jewellery, caskets, medals and diamond setting formed part of their trade.
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
CIRC.367-1961

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Record createdMarch 3, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O94956/purse-s-blanckensee-and/
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