This is a very interesting purse – tested silver, with a very intricate filigree top inset with several amethyst paste stones. Body is a silver mesh design with five small drop beads along the bottom. The ornate top opens to reveal a sovereign, or coin holder, and there is another layer that can be opened to show a mirror as well. Medium length chain to loop over a wrist.

Condition: Mirror is somewhat tarnished. Couple of mesh links are unattached, but are difficult to spot and don’t detract from the appearance.

Size: Top- 2 ¾ X 2 ¼ inches. Height: 9 inches including chain. Mesh purse: 4.5 inches.

This is a very attractive little expanding purse with a rich brass metal frame, and lovely mother of pearl sides. The inside of the purse is sectional and covered in purple colored silk, with a center section that can be closed with a clasp. Excellent workmanship. Not marked, but very likely French I origin.

Condition: Fine. There are a couple of minor chips to the MOP, but do not detract.

Size: 3 3/8 X 2 ¼ inches.

This is a really cute vintage celluloid tape measure in the shape of a chubby pig wearing a red top hat. Marked Banff – Alberta - the measure has the original tape metal pull tab. Marked Japan.

Condition: fine

Size: Height: 1 3/8 inches. Length: 2 ½ inches.

This is a very pretty celluloid tape measure in the shape of a wicker basket filled to the brim with fruit. Vivid bright colors. Tape works well and has its original metal pull tab. It is very unusual to find these types of sewing tape measures in such great condition.

Condition: Fine.

Size: 1 ½ inches X 1 inch.

This is a very nice silver gilt scarf pin in the shape of a twisted snake with small red stone eyes. Very likely a French piece, as it has a small touchmark with looks like an eagle’s head. There is a small pin on the inside to prevent the pin from sliding off the scarf, and the piece is hinged on one side. Quite striking when worn with a colorful scarf.

Condition: Fine.

Size: Width-1 inch. Depth- 5/8 inch. Snakes head – 5/8 inch.

This is a very attractive Art Deco Bakelite writing seal in a rich green color with black and white highlights. Brass seal is not marked and could be engraved with personalized initials.

Condition: fine.

Size: Height- 3 7/8 inches.

This is a very sweet metal sewing tape measure in the shape of a turtle. The turtle’s head is also the pull tab of the measuring tape. Back is heavily decorated, and has the saying "Pull My Head But Not My Leg". Very well modeled, and with good detail. This piece is rather unusual, as it is metal, rather than celluloid.

Condition: Fine.

Size: Length- 2 inches. Width- 1 3/8 inches.

This is an exceptionally nice large faux tortoise shell hair comb with an elaborate open work edge. Beautifully decorated with an engraved design, highlighted in gold and black. Design and workmanship are excellent.

Condition: Fine.

Size: Height- 7 inches. Width- 4 ¼ inches.

This is a lovely hand hammered Arts and Crafts silver spoon with the hallmark of three towers and the number 39 under the towers. Also marked JS, for Jens Sigsgaard, Statsguardein, Denmark. 1932 – 1960. Very simple, but elegant design.

Condition: Fine.

Size: length – 7 inches.

This is a very interesting enamel and gold brooch that is probably Edwardian, C. 1910. Unusual design - with a central shield, or coat of arms, flanked by what appears to be the sails of two Viking ships. These are incorporated into the overall design of a crown with enameled stones along the base and a half shield at each end. Absolutely beautiful enamel work and marked 15Kt.

Condition: Fine.

Size: Length – 2inches. Height – ½ inch

This is a very attractive drop, with a large clear blue glass stone in the center of a fancy gilt surround. A very wearable piece.

Condition: Fine. Colors bright and clear.

Size: Pendant- 1 ¾ inches to the top of the bale. Chain- 16 inches in length

This is a very sweet miniature beaded pincushion. Very small in size and done in tiny seed beads with gold bead highlights around the circumference and cream silk ends. The little pincushion comes in its original gift box with an inscription on the top… “ A Tiny Beadwork Pincushion – for your collection C. 1820 when beadwork came into fashion“. Beautiful workmanship for such a tiny piece.

Condition: Fine.

Size: 7/8 x ¾ inch.