ID Help Needed - W&H Co. in a Heart

[SilverGal64]

I have a small solid silver purse (chatelaine???) that I need help identifying the maker and approximate age. Size of the purse is approx. 3-1/4" long and 2-1/4" wide. I believe this belonged to either my grandmother or great-grandmother who lived in Canada. This may be an English or American mark but I'm not sure. Any help is appreciated.

Sorry the pictures are a little blurry but this will give you an idea of the item. I also wasn't able to get a picture of the mark as it is very tiny but it is
W&H
Co. (in a heart)
with the word Sterling underneath the heart

[2209patrick]

Hello.
That mark was used by the Wightman & Hough Company, Providence, Rhode Island.
Founded in 1856. Stopped production sometime in the 1920's.
They manufactured lockets, seals, medallions and other jewelry.



Pat.

[kerangoumar]

this is a lovely little minaudiere - does it have a compartment for dance cards and pencil?

[SilverGal64]

Thanks for the quick response. That fits the timeline of it belonging to my grandmother. And yes it does have a dance card behind the mirror and a pencil is included. Also has a spot for calling cards at the back and 2 smaller compartments on the front side. [/quote]