DESCRIPTION: Three antique items:

(1) Sterling silver mesh Whiting & Davis Co. coin purse featuring tassel, sterling silver closure frame with floral motif, costume gem and chain. Hallmarked on interior with "Whiting & Davis Co. Mesh Bags". Total weight 52 g.
(1) Sterling silver mesh Whiting & David Co. purse featuring gilt chain and gilt closure frame with floral motif. Hallmarked on interior with "Whiting & Davis Co Mesh Bags Reg U.S[.]". Also marked on interior with "soldered mesh". Total weight 96 g.
(1) Sterling silver mesh purse featuring sterling silver closure frame with botanical motif. Also featuring costume gems. Unmarked. Total weight 130 g.

CIRCA: Late 19th - Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: USA; USA; Unknown
DIMENSIONS: H: 9-12.25" Width when opened: 4.75-6.5" L: 2-4.5"

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CONDITION: (Coin purse) Great condition. (Gilt purse) Small tear at side where some ties have been lost or have come loose. Minor gilt loss. Other wear consistent with age and use. Otherwise in great condition. (Larger sterling silver purse with botanical motif) Chip to one of the costume gems. Otherwise in great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email or SMS. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.