Vintage Watrous USA Sterling Silver Wristlet Dance Card Case Coin Purse Wallet

Description

VINTAGE POST-1940s ERA,
THE WATROUS MFG. CO., USA,
STERLING SILVER 925
WITH BROWN LEATHER INTERIOR,
MODEL / PATTERN NUMBER 715,
HAND ETCHED FLORAL AND SCROLL DESIGN,
WRISTLET / DANCE CARD CASE HOLDER,
COIN PURSE / WALLET / COMPACT
INTERIOR LEATHER WILL NEED
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
IT IS PERSONALLY MONOGRAMMED,
CASE MEASURES
3-3/4" LONG x 2-1/4" WIDE x 5/8" THICK,
CHAIN IS 6" LONG, LINKS ARE 3/16" WIDE,
TOTAL WEIGHT OF 142.6 GRAMS
It is personally monogrammed on both the front and back with the script initials EFW, otherwise, it shows light wear from use and handling, including surface marks, scratches, a few very light dents on the exterior, real glass mirror is lightly discolored, and the cover that holds the mirror does not close securely. The interior leather card pocket is dry and not very pliable, shows light spotting and soiling, and will either need to be repaired or replaced.  It has been gently hand polished, and it has nice shine and is very clean. It is straight, not bent out of shape, it opens and closes very securely, coin slots are tight and secure, with no major issues at all.
It is hallmarked on the inside edge STERLING 715 and the letter W inside a crescent moon, mark for historic and listed USA Silversmith, The Watrous Mfg. Co of Wallingford, Connecticut. They are well known for their fine Silver flatware, novelty, and vanity items.
HISTORICAL FOOTNOTE:
The last photo shown was taken from a 1922 Jewelry Trademark catalog and completely documents this mark and maker.
This is a really great, very collectible piece for those that collect unique Silver, Silver items by this maker, or various wristlets, purses and wallets! Would be great to repurpose for other uses, too! It is beautiful in person!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Would make a great gift idea for that special someone you know, too!
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