Silvertone Chatelaine Coin Purse Cannetille Filigree Floral Velvet Ribbon

An exquisite miniature silvertone chatelaine coin purse featuring exceptionally intricate cannetille-style wirework, delicate floral motifs, and an elaborate openwork construction reminiscent of antique European silverwork.

This charming little purse is a wonderful example of decorative metal craftsmanship, with its beautifully detailed scrolling wirework, raised floral embellishments, and delicate dangling fringe.

The purse features a distinctive shaped body with a hinged triangular flap that opens to reveal an intricately worked interior. The reverse is equally impressive, displaying a spectacular radiating floral and geometric pattern created from delicate metal wirework.

The front is decorated with three stylized flowers surrounded by scrolling filigree and elongated leaf motifs. Along the lower edge hangs a decorative fringe of tiny coiled metal drops, adding movement and wonderful antique character.

Suspended from a black velvet ribbon, this delightful miniature purse recalls the fashionable chatelaine accessories of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

What Is Cannetille?

Cannetille is a decorative metalworking technique involving fine wires twisted, coiled, and arranged into elaborate patterns, often resembling lace.

Popular in European jewelry during the 19th century, particularly in the Georgian and Victorian periods, this intricate technique allowed artisans to create richly textured designs with delicate spirals, flowers, and ornamental details.

This miniature purse features cannetille-style coiled wire embellishments combined with elaborate openwork filigree, creating an exceptionally detailed lace-like appearance.

Details

• Type: Miniature chatelaine-style coin purse

• Material: Silvertone metal

• Technique: Cannetille-style wirework and open filigree

• Design: Floral motifs, scrolling patterns, and decorative foliage

• Shape: Shaped miniature purse with triangular hinged flap

• Closure: Hinged flap with decorative ball detail does not always stay closed‼️

• Fringe: Delicate coiled metal dangles along the lower edge several are missing‼️

• Reverse: Elaborate radiating floral and geometric filigree pattern

• Ribbon: Black velvet ribbon

• Measurements: Approximately 2 inches by 2 1/8 inches

• Depth: Approximately 3/8 inch

• Style: Victorian / Edwardian inspired, antique chatelaine style

• Metal purity: Not confirmed

Condition

Pre-owned vintage/antique condition with age-related patina, tarnishing, surface wear, and discoloration consistent with previous use.

The intricate wirework and delicate fringe exhibit signs of age and handling. With missing fringe parts‼️Purse does not always close‼️

Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition of the individual decorative elements.

The black velvet ribbon is included.

Please review all photos as they are an extension of the listing description.

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