{"product_id":"velvet-pouch-ca-1860","title":"Antique Victorian Velvet Pouch, ca. 1860","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant \u003cstrong\u003emustard‑colored velvet pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to around \u003cstrong\u003e1860\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautifully preserved example of \u003cstrong\u003emid‑19th‑century craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e. Likely used to store \u003cstrong\u003ecoins or small personal items\u003c\/strong\u003e, the pouch reflects the refined taste and practical elegance of Victorian accessories. Such pieces were often carried by women during travel or social occasions, where they served both functional and decorative purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pouch is made of \u003cstrong\u003ehigh‑quality velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e, a luxurious fabric highly fashionable in the 19th century and still associated with sophistication today. A \u003cstrong\u003edrawstring cord\u003c\/strong\u003e is threaded through \u003cstrong\u003esmall handmade metal rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the pouch to be securely tied. The cord ends in a charming \u003cstrong\u003efruit‑shaped finial\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a symbolic touch - fruits were often associated with \u003cstrong\u003eabundance and prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e in Victorian decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior is lined with \u003cstrong\u003eblue velvet\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a striking contrast with the mustard exterior. This choice of lining underscores the care and value invested in the pouch’s construction, as blue was a color linked to refinement, nobility, and high‑quality craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pouch survives in \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only minimal signs of wear despite being more than \u003cstrong\u003e160 years old\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its preservation speaks to careful handling and infrequent use, making it a rare and desirable example of \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian textile artistry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 17.5 x 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55424428245379,"sku":"","price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/IMG_1363.jpg?v=1745509021","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/velvet-pouch-ca-1860","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}