The Legacy Collection - Rare vintage jewels, handpicked to be treasured for generations.
 
A Rare Western Silver Keepsake | Fully Functional Kiss-Lock Purse
 
This exquisite 1920s post-Edwardian miniature handbag is a rare triumph of Western silver craftsmanship—an object created not merely as jewellery, but as a personal keepsake, a private luxury, and a lasting heirloom.
Hand-crafted in solid sterling silver (925, clearly marked), this miniature purse is a marvel of proportion and precision. Its compact square form is adorned with hand-engraved foliate scrollwork, each curve cut patiently into silver by an artisan’s hand over a century ago. The engraving is deep, rhythmic, and confident—hallmarks of late Edwardian to early 1920s silversmithing, when ornamentation was restrained yet exquisitely intentional.
 
At the top sits the original kiss-lock clasp, perfectly preserved and still fully functional. With a gentle press, the purse opens to reveal a hollow interior—designed to hold sentimental keepsakes: a folded love note, a lock of hair, a pressed flower, a tiny vial of perfume, a spice charm, or even modern-day mementos such as mouth fresheners or fragrance beads. The presence of the original safety chain is a rare and valuable detail, ensuring the purse could never be accidentally opened or lost—an unmistakable sign of period authenticity.
 
Despite its age of over 100 years, the piece remains structurally sound, with its hinge, clasp, and engraved panels intact—an increasingly rare survival in Western silver, particularly at this scale.
Design & Craftsmanship Highlights
Material: Solid Sterling Silver (925, hallmarked)
Era: Post-Edwardian, c.1920s
Technique: Hand-engraved foliate scrollwork
Closure: Original kiss-lock clasp (fully functional)
Details: Safety chain intact, hinged opening, crisp engraving
Condition: Excellent antique condition for its age
 
Styling & Versatility
This is a piece of endless versatility, limited only by imagination:
Worn as a brooch by threading through a pin
Styled as a pendant on a fine silver chain
Used as a bag charm on a vintage handbag
Displayed as a curated artefact on a coffee table, desk, or collector’s cabinet
Gifted as a deeply personal heirloom to a lover of history, silver, or rare objects
Whether worn or displayed, it commands quiet attention.
 
Collectible & Investment Value
Western antique silver from this era is becoming increasingly difficult to source—particularly miniature functional forms such as purses. With global silver prices steadily rising, acquiring a fully hallmarked, functional silver artefact of this calibre at this price point is not just rare—it is a genuine investment.
These pieces were never mass-produced. They were made in small numbers for private ownership, often commissioned, and treasured across generations. Today, collectors actively seek them, and availability continues to decline year after year.
 
Dimensions
Purse: 2.2 cm (height) × 2.5 cm (width)
Chain drop: 2 cm
This is not a novelty.
It is not a replica.
It is not a trend-led accessory.
It is a 100-year-old silver keepsake, preserved against time—
a whisper from another era, waiting to be held, worn, or cherished again.
 
- c. 1920s
- 925 Silver (Sterling hallmarked) 
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 2.8 cm wide x 2.2 cm height x 2 cm chain height
- Sourced from a coveted vintage fair in London, UK