{"product_id":"antique-german-silver-dance-purse-with-mirror-coin-holders-pencil","title":"Antique German Silver Dance Purse with Mirror, Coin Holders \u0026 Pencil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShe brought her money, her mirror, and her own tiny pencil. Honestly, women were better prepared in the 1920s.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA miniature marvel of early-20th-century ingenuity, this antique German-silver dance purse was designed to keep a lady’s evening essentials beautifully—and remarkably efficiently—contained.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hinged metal case opens to reveal an unusually complete fitted interior: two spring-loaded mechanical coin holders, a clip for folded currency or calling cards, an intact beveled vanity mirror, and a diminutive retractable pencil tucked neatly into its original fitted position. Even more extraordinarily, the pencil mechanism still turns to extend the lead—and the lead remains inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-toned exterior features engraved decoration and a central monogrammed cartouche. The initials appear to possibly read \u003cstrong\u003eCMB\u003c\/strong\u003e, although the script is difficult to interpret with certainty. An attached rectangular-link chain allowed the purse to be carried at the wrist or suspended from a finger during an evening out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked \u003cstrong\u003e“German Silver.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. No maker’s mark has yet been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, it would be every bit as charming displayed as an object of curiosity: hanging from a decorative hook in a dressing room, arranged on a vanity, or incorporated into a collection of antique purses, compacts, and feminine accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart purse, part vanity, part mechanical marvel—and far too clever to hide in a drawer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique combination dance purse or vanity nécessaire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly 20th century, circa 1910–1925\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked “German Silver”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved silver-toned exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCentral monogrammed cartouche, possibly reading CMB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo spring-loaded coin holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior card or folded-currency clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeveled vanity mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted retractable pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil mechanism operates and retains lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttached rectangular-link carrying chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-button clasp and hinged construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood antique condition.Wwear consistent with age and use. Please refer to photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beveled mirror remains intact and reflective, with a very small edge chip near the lower hinge-side corner. The retractable pencil turns and extends, and lead remains inside. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review every photograph carefully, as \u003cstrong\u003ethe images are considered part of the condition report\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoins, Wedgwood pieces, and other styling objects shown in photographs are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDimensions\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed case: \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 inches high × 2.5 inches wide × 0.75 inch deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain drop: \u003cstrong\u003e6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate weight: \u003cstrong\u003e6 ounces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48848147316961,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/4434\/6593\/files\/Styled_close-up_of_the_antique_German-silver_dance_purse_resting_on_a_blue-and-white_Wedgwood_pedestal._The_closed_case_displays_an_ornate_engraved_script_monogram_with_its_rectangular-link_chain_arranged_beside_it_against_a_softly_blurred_vani.jpg?v=1785795091","url":"https:\/\/risacermakinteriors.com\/products\/antique-german-silver-dance-purse-with-mirror-coin-holders-pencil","provider":"Risa Cermak Interiors, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}