A silver purse by Henry Matthews
A silver purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1910, engraved MGS, a hinged front cover, opening to a purple leather interior, 10cm (4in) long; a William IV mesh purse by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1936, the hinge chased with floral decoration, 10cm (4in) high; another silver purse, apparently unmarked; and a silver matchbook holder by A. Nicholls & Son, Birmingham 1927, with engine turned covers and circular vacant reserve, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long, 89g (2.85 oz) weighable
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A silver purse by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1910, engraved MGS, a hinged front cover, opening to a purple leather interior, 10cm (4in) long; a William IV mesh purse by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1936, the hinge chased with floral decoration, 10cm (4in) high; another silver purse, apparently unmarked; and a silver matchbook holder by A. Nicholls & Son, Birmingham 1927, with engine turned covers and circular vacant reserve, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long, 89g (2.85 oz) weighable