Novelty Coin Eating Purse

Name: Novelty Coin Eating Purse
SKU: as700a028
Price: 265.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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Very rare and unusual Victorian novelty 'coin eating' purse. Marked DRGM( Deutches Reich Gebrauchs Musterscutz) - meaning protected patented design under the Reich Government) When the ear is pressed the mouth opens to accept the coin. It is then 'swallowed' and deposited into the chamois leather pouch., which has one or two tiny holes. Finished in brass. Circa 1900. Circumference approx. 2 1/4"

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Dimensions2 1/4" Category Antique and Vintage Jewellery Period Victorian Antiques Material Brass Origin German Condition Good for age, one or two tiny holes Item code as700a028 / 47038 Status Sold

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