{"product_id":"silver-plated-edwardian-evening-purse","title":"Silver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Plated Edwardian Evening Purse with Chain\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver plate \/ ball-clasp closure \/ fine link chain \/ late 19th–early 20th century \/ curated for the dressing table\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA small rectangular silver-plated evening purse with softly rounded corners, smooth polished body, and a fine twisted link chain. Opens via a simple ball-press clasp at the top centre, revealing a plain interior, sized for calling cards, a folded note, or a few coins. The silver plate has developed a rich uneven patina with areas of dark oxidation and warm highlights, entirely consistent with genuine age. A beautiful object. Approximate decade: 1890s–1910s (Edwardian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCollector's note: Small silver-plated evening purses of this form were carried by women at formal occasions; opera, theatre, dinner, suspended from the wrist or a chatelaine hook. The plain body and fine chain suggest understated quality. A lovely piece for the collector of Edwardian accessories or as a styled dressing table object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo special care required. Polish gently with a silver cloth if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*All items are final sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"l’atelier Alba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56889839419723,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/2702\/3435\/files\/DSC00794.jpg?v=1774563307","url":"https:\/\/www.latelieralba.com\/products\/silver-plated-edwardian-evening-purse","provider":"l’atelier Alba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}