A LATE VICTORIAN LADY'S CUT STEEL BEADED SAC A MAIN, STAMPED "GERMAN SILVER," AND "BOSTONIA," EARLY 2OTH CENTURY, of stylized shell form, with a silver plated chain link strap flanking a crossed acorns clasp, on a silver plated serpentine frame of sunflowers and "c" scrolls, suspending flaring black threaded rows of faceted cut steel beads, opening to the interior frame stamped, "GERMAN SILVER," opposite, "BOSTONIA." Height: 4 1/2" Width: 5 1/2""

In good shape considering the age, materials and use, with some tarnished areas as well as wear revealing brass primary metal, some minor areas of rust on steel beads towards bottom, an old repair beneath the hinge on one side,

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