A fourteen karat gold purse
Property from a California Collector
A fourteen karat gold mesh purse
personalized: Leila Y. Post, Battle Creek Michigan; with oval cabochon push clasp and (later) metal strap; gross weight approximately: 120.2 grams; dimensions: 4 1/4 x 4 3/4in.
Sold for US$ 3,750 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Leila Young Post, the 2nd wife of C. W. Post, founder of Post cereals, made many donations to the city of Battle Creek, including an arboretum, a hospital and a city park.

Category: Jewellery


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