Featured Sterling Chatalaine or Beggar's Purse? Hallmark Help :)

Discussion in 'Silver' started by vitry-le-francois, Jul 6, 2025.

  1. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    I've seen this mostly described as a chatelaine but have seen several examples calling it a beggar's purse. What is the difference? Also, looking for help with the mystery hallmark. Thanks!

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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice.......
     
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    I think , Victorian silver mesh purse .. should cover it !!!
     
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  4. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    agreed. When I saw that same example, I almost thought it was same as mine with the similar monogram
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    your chain is better.....and the tabs for opening it , a nice touch !!
     
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  6. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    thank you! Flea market find for $30
     
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    good eye , pal !!
     
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Nice score! They sold it to you for scrap, or under scrap. Yike.
     
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  9. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    You did well, it is a beauty.
    Could also be Edwardian. American maker imo.
     
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  10. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Very sweet!

    I may be wrong, but for something to be a "chatelaine" item, doesn't it have to have some sort of connection-point (a ring, hook, etc) to latch it onto the actual chatelaine?

    As for the name - I've heard them called mesh-purses/bags, chainmail purses, beggar's purses, but the one I've seen the most is a "Miser's Purse", because the tiny opening only allowed you to take out one or two coins at a time!!
     
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  11. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes it does.
     
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