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Antique Vintage Metal and Leather Advertising Coin Purse - late 19th Century
$ 44.88
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Description
Antique Vintage Metal and Leather Advertising Coin Purse - late 19th CenturyThe size of this coin purse is small - 2 1/2 inches across and only 2 inches tall when closed. The metal part on the face a magnet will stick to - so I am thinking that the scrollwork part is tin. A magnet does not stick to the edge or the clasp - I think that part is brass. The clasp closes nice and tight. The overall condition is very nice - the leather has no holes. There is some minor staining on the upper edge on the outside, like a grease stain. The stain is about 1/4 long and half that wide - please see the pictures. The inside is very clean.
The advertising piece is -
Compliments of W. C. LEBER THE JEWELER 305-7 NIC. AVE., SECOND FLOOR - When I did a search I found an article regarding the jeweler and it was dated 1893. Very fun and interesting to find. This is potentially a 125 year old little leather coin purse.
Thank you for looking and let me know if you have any questions.
MATERIALS
Main material 100% leather
Lining Polyester
ATTENTION
Wrinkles and scratches on the surface of the item are natural features of the genuine leather. It is affected by water, sweat and any kind of contact that causes stains and cannot be cleaned.
USAGE INSTRUCTION
Keep away from fire.
Avoid contact with liquids containing alcohol.
Wipe clean only.
WARNING
Do not wash
Do not iron
Do not bleach
Do not dry clean