You are a rare, nice, authentic Lot of 2 Antique Sterling Silver Victorian/Edwardian Mourning Bags Reticules. They are both in fair to good condition.
ONLY ONE OF THESE BAGS ARE MADE OF STERLING SILVER! TOTAL WEIGHT, INCLUDING FABRIC, IS Approximately 277gm.
The larger of the 2 is the sterling silver one. A rare surviving example of a true Victorian Mourning Purse. The craftsmans signature, L.M. Bartlet from 1 Bartlet St. in Malden, MA, can be clearly seen stamped on the inside. The push button fastener is still quite firm. There is a windmill motif on the chain links. It measures 40cm High with the chain, 25 cm without and 21cm wide. It’s an absoulte show stopper.
The other mourning bag also has a firm push button fastener wich is still firm. A lovely example. 31cm long with the strap, 21cm without and 18cm wide.
I leave it to you to determine the condition of the item based on the pictures provided. The pictured item is the exact item you will receive. We have not attempted to clean or restore any of the items.
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