Sterling Silver Vintage Compact / Dance Purse-925 Fancy Engraved Compact 1910 with Natural Sapphire Closure

Antique American sterling silver hinged compact purse, all around decorated with engraved wood grain and floral patterns and having attached chain handle. On the front, there is also an engraved period script monogram "BCP". Inside, there are 2 compact powder compartments, an attached miniature pencil and hinged mirrored compartment. The interior compartment below the mirror has a grease paper note pad and a business card holding area with the original Business Card ~ "Mrs. Charles Cohen", "1910 Mc Kean Avenue", "Baltimore, Md".... Interior is partially gilt. Made by Schmitz, Moore & Co. of Newark, NJ c. 1900-1921.

This fabulous extensively hand engraved  purse & compact is 3 3/4 Inches long, 2 5/8" wide by 1/3 Inch thick and weighs 173 grams or 5.6 Troy Ounces...Set on the snap closure is a large Oval Natural Blue Sapphire stone which measures 7mm Long by 4mm Wide by 3mm Deep with an estimated weight of 1 - 2 Carats...(Tests as Sapphire)...

 The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. 

 The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

INVENTORY: # 5485