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The listing, ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MARKED ROLLED GOLD SHELL DANCE PURSE COMPACT CARRY- ALL W/SAPPHIRE CLOSURE ESTATE has ended.

For your consideration is this very old victorian compact dance purse. It has a sapphire closure and is marked "rolled gold shell" on the inside lid of the coin compartment. Original chain handle. It does have a few problems for being over a century old, according to the seller, however . The mirror is intact but losing a little of its backing and not a tight frame as shown. The finish on the outside could use a good buffing due to wear I suspect. It closes tightly with a little more force than I am used to giving one. On the one end it appears it may have had perhaps another sapphire that is missing as shown in picture. Overall, its in fair condition, since you just don't see many of these beauties anymore. Always glad to answer any questions. Smoke free and pet free home. Thank you for looking and Happy Bidding! Please only Listia verified addresses. All Listia rules applied. I do not do GINS yet so please don't ask me, nor do I lessen days. I like to keep things fair for everyone.

Questions & Comments

Love this! f & w!

Jul 5th, 2014 at 7:54:54 PM PDT by

Thanks much. I have already Fanned you. Lol

Jul 5th, 2014 at 7:59:03 PM PDT by

Does it have any markings or name on it? THANKS

Jul 5th, 2014 at 7:55:45 PM PDT by

The only markings I saw was the "rolled gold shell" on top of the coin compartment. I'm trying to get a picture of some kind of marking, perhaps a makers mark, with my camera now. I just can't make it out with my eyes.

Jul 5th, 2014 at 8:04:14 PM PDT by

Great Auction. F&W

Jul 8th, 2014 at 5:14:31 AM PDT by

Thank you. Good luck if you bid. I'm always glad to fan back.

Jul 8th, 2014 at 7:02:08 AM PDT by

Beautiful collection piece!

Jul 8th, 2014 at 6:20:05 AM PDT by

Thank you Kristen.

Jul 8th, 2014 at 7:02:54 AM PDT by

Stunning piece, wish I had the points. Maybe on the next item?

Jul 12th, 2014 at 9:54:33 AM PDT by

Thank you. It is a piece of history isn't it. More to come dear.

Jul 12th, 2014 at 10:05:35 AM PDT by

Wow!!

Jul 12th, 2014 at 10:44:27 AM PDT by

Hard to find things of this Beauty and quality anymore

Jul 12th, 2014 at 10:48:33 AM PDT by

Even a jeweler's cloth will remove traces of gold. It is up for auction, it is best left as is and leave it to the new owner how they wish to have the item restored. The reddish metal visible is the copper core metal below the rolled gold overlay. Indeed another 'sapphire' was on the piece at one time. It triggers the compartment behind the mirror. A flat screw driver placed gently in the slot may open that for you now. Picture #5 shows the Mirror does have a row of hinge tabs all it's own= something was meant to be accessed behind it. But the obvious damage shows someone tried already to pry open that compartment. This damage is why it is harder to close. You may wish to look more closely at the chain, it may not be plated but solid. I do not see any wear area's on the chains surface even where one's hands would of carried the piece.

Jul 13th, 2014 at 4:45:38 PM PDT by

Wow, thanks Jeweler. I haven't touched it since I bought it. A d absolutely will leave it to the new owner. Any ideas on that makers mark?

Jul 13th, 2014 at 4:51:48 PM PDT by

By compact, do you mean this purse carried makeup? Can it hold a credit card or cash?

Jul 5th, 2014 at 6:55:49 AM PDT by

Hi Mary. Well back then there were no credit cards, but it does have a coin & bill compartment as shown in the pictures. Lol. Thank you for your interest.

Jul 5th, 2014 at 7:55:30 AM PDT by

Took 2 more pics I hope that helps. But I couldn't make it out.

Jul 5th, 2014 at 8:08:20 PM PDT by

Treasures I have tried really hard using a magnifying glass to get a good pic of the marks for you. I hope your eyes can make them out better than mine.

Jul 5th, 2014 at 8:44:04 PM PDT by

Great auctions! Watching & fanned! Please fan back if you can♥

Jul 7th, 2014 at 11:40:39 AM PDT by

Thank you. I always fan back.

Jul 7th, 2014 at 11:41:55 AM PDT by

Nice find! Because it is rolled gold, I wouldn't suggest buffing the outside, like you mentioned. There's a good chance you would remove some of the finish by doing any kind of vigorous rubbing or buffing.

Jul 13th, 2014 at 10:42:27 AM PDT by

You are do right about buffing in that regard. I meant with a jewelers cloth. Thank you.

Jul 13th, 2014 at 12:21:02 PM PDT by

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MARKED ROLLED GOLD SHELL DANCE PURSE COMPACT CARRY- ALL W/SAPPHIRE CLOSURE ESTATE is in the Antiques category