Victorian Era
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Victorian Mother of Pearl (MoP) Shell Snuff Perfume for Chatelaine
This is a unique and beautiful piece – an antique snuff bottle from the Victorian Era that would be attached to a chatelaine. These intricate bottles, made from diverse materials like porcelain, ivory, and even jade, emerged in China in… Continue reading
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Victorian Mourning Locket Feat. Child Portrait and Loose Golden Hair
Mourning lockets, common since the 16th century, became exceptionally popular during the Victorian era, particularly after Queen Victoria’s prolonged mourning for Prince Albert in the 1860s. These lockets contained personal mementos like hair or photos, transforming into cherished keepsakes and “secular relics”… Continue reading
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Edwardian Steel Beaded Finger Purse
In the late 18th century into the early 20th century, finger purses – or also known as a miser purse or reticule – were small coin or accessory purses carried by both men and women. During the Edwardian Era, these… Continue reading
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Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Purse
Whiting & Davis originated in 1876 as a jewelry company called Wade, Davis & Company, later becoming Whiting & Davis named after Charles Whiting and Edward P. Davis bought it in 1896. Whiting & Davis grew in popularity in the… Continue reading
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