Sterling Silver Snuff Box Finger Ring Compact Antique Dance Purse 1800's Pill Holder

Sterling Silver Snuff Box Finger Ring Compact Antique Dance Purse 1800's Pill HolderThis is a lovely little antique late 1800's to early 1900's sterling silver dance compact purse, snuff or pill box with finger ring. It measures 1 1 4 inches in diameter and weighs 15. 8 grams. It is hallmarked on the edge of the lip with "Sterling", and there is a double figure eight. It has engraved initials on the lid that are very hard to read in old script, but appears to be "PHR". This piece dates to the late 1800's to early 1900's, and is in

The powder compartment lid has a slight amount of discoloration

and the powder compartment opens to the original sifter net and powder puff

and the compact measures approximately 2 3/4 inches in length and 1/1/2 inches in width

enamel mesh flapper purse

This is a beautiful pair of antique LeMaire Fi Paris 1800's mother of pearl opera or theater glasses in wonderful condition

The wristlet does have some wear near where it meets the purse frame

A wonderful and unique conversation piece and collectible to use or display

with only very slight haze

The hinge and closure

The purse is hallmarked on the front edge with the Melba name

tap out the old flint

The tin measures approximately 4 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches