{"product_id":"vintage-portuguese-silver-miniature-purse-pendant-c-1998","title":"Vintage Portuguese Silver Miniature Purse Pendant, c. 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eA charming and unusual Portuguese silver purse pendant, beautifully crafted in the form of a miniature handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant is made from solid silver, with the surface carefully textured to imitate the appearance of a finely woven or braided material. The woven effect is created entirely in the silver itself, giving the piece a wonderful tactile quality and attractive play of light across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature purse has a hinged construction and opens like a tiny locket. Due to its very small size and shallow interior, it is not intended to function as a coin purse; the opening is primarily part of its charming miniature handbag design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delicate silver chain handle completes the purse, allowing it to be worn as an unusual and eye-catching pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn especially unusual and collectible piece of Portuguese silver jewellery, combining the appearance of a tiny woven handbag with the craftsmanship of a miniature silver object. A wonderful addition to a collection of vintage silver, miniature jewellery, unusual pendants or Portuguese hallmarked pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat vintage condition - minor signs of age consistent with previous use. The hinge and opening mechanism are present and functional (please refer to photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHallmarks - the pendant bears a Portuguese silver purity hallmark depicting a dove's head turned to the right, with \"830\" beneath it. This hallmark was used in Portugal between 1998 and 2015. The 830 mark indicates silver of 830\/1000 fineness, corresponding to 83% pure silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003eSize - 3,4cm x 3cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight - 8,87gr \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruza Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54528770081101,"sku":"J161","price":104.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/0118\/9965\/files\/IMG_0951_46c691cf-be60-4708-a6ce-784afc6115ef.jpg?v=1786966536","url":"https:\/\/fruza.store\/fr\/products\/vintage-portuguese-silver-miniature-purse-pendant-c-1998","provider":"Fruza Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}