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This is a stunning purse! It is very old. I took this purse to my jewelers, and they were able to tell me about it. They said this was made in Europe. Maybe Italy. It is marked Sterling Silver on the clip and on the purse frame. It is lined with a suede or a leather on the inside. There is a pair of birds displayed in the silver on the clip. Also, on the clip is a marking 'X111'. There are three different markings on the clip and the frame. These are called Hallmark Stamps. The Hallmark stamps are symbols not letters. The symbols are from jewelers who created them. Jewelers from each county or providence, each have their own special mark. Each piece must be stamped or marked and they are. There appear to be several stamps/marks on this piece. The chain is well made and handmade. Each chain has been soldered thru each link. The detail on the frame is stunning with flowers, leaves, and swirls. The pattern in the silver frame is only on the front side that would show. This purse would have been worn close to the body and clipped to a belt. This would have been a sign of wealth. Especially for a woman to own this and to wear it. This is 9 inches tall x 6 1/2 inches wide. The black velvet does show show a little wear from age or use. Which just adds to the charm of it. The purse is heavy due to the weight of the silver. To open the purse, you push down the small knob on the top of the purse frame. This has a beautiful natural patina on the sterling silver. This is quite a Victorian piece. A must see, one of a kind piece! Price is firm. Serious inquiries only please. No trades.