Victorian Coin Purse?

[Wildcat1750]

I just found a new wooded site to explore with some good potential. I was working in a light drizzle so I had a protective ziplock bag over my Ace250 control box.

My first big find was a hillside Wheat Cent Spill that produced 18 Wheat Cents ranging in age from 1924 to 1958. Elsewhere I unearthed a nice silver plated Victorian coin purse. Unfortunately it was devoid of coins but they have to be out there somewhere! The broken bottle is from Danbury, Connectictut.

 

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[vpnavy]

Nice finds Wildcat.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Love that Coin Purse, never seen one before
Keep them finds "A-Coming-UP!"
CARM

 

[Wildcat1750]

Love that Coin Purse, never seen one before
Keep them finds "A-Coming-UP!"
CARM

I have heard suggestions that this may have been a cigarette holder or even visitation card holder.
Whatever it is, it looks like it was designed to be worn with chain, perhaps around the neck?

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[Minrelica]

That could be a necklace cigarette case too... Either way, I like it.

 

[SusanMN]

That looks to be a site with great potential. I'm sure you'll have more to show us.

 

[Wildcat1750]

That looks to be a site with great potential. I'm sure you'll have more to show us.

I'll try very hard not to disappoint you! It might be tough but someone will have to do it.

 

[recondigger]

Some silver has to be there some where. What's the history of the site?

Dig until your arm falls off

 

[63bkpkr]

What's Next that's the hook

My My Wildcat1750, what else could be lurking out there? We people are odd animals as we loose or throw out some valuable things. Keep at it and I hope your machine sings the silver song!....................63bkpkr

 

[surf]

Hey Wildcat,

Nice finds, sir. I would agree with whoever is suggesting this is a calling card case. What are it's dimensions?

Sterling Silver Belle Epoque Engraved Calling Card Case/Purse

 

[Wildcat1750]

Some silver has to be there some where. What's the history of the site?

Dig until your arm falls off

It is a steep wooded area with ravines, ridges and cliffs. It is said that Indian artifacts have been found near its rock shelters and there has been a long history of hunting, camping, picnicking and hiking. It is surrounded by old residential areas. Originally privately owned, it became a Town Park but I am not sure when.

 

[Wildcat1750]

My My Wildcat1750, what else could be lurking out there? We people are odd animals as we loose or throw out some valuable things. Keep at it and I hope your machine sings the silver song!....................63bkpkr

Hey Wildcat,

Nice finds, sir. I would agree with whoever is suggesting this is a calling card case. What are it's dimensions?

Sterling Silver Belle Epoque Engraved Calling Card Case/Purse

I measure it to be roughly 2 1/2" x 3 1/4".

 

[jeweler21]

I found a coin purse similar to this about thirty years ago,
the one I found had a chain about five inches long with a finger band in the center of it.