Purse History and Features Assessment

The appraiser discusses a decorative purse inherited from their grandmother, originally from New York City. The guest identifies it as a 14 karat yellow gold purse from the late 1890s, part of the Gilded Age or late Victorian era, with an amethyst stone. The purse is in excellent condition, with intact mesh and rivets, and features a hallmark from Carter Go Company, a Newark-based jeweler. The guest estimates its market value between $5,000 and $7,000.

What is the origin of the decorative purse?

• It was bought in New York City.

• It was found in an antique shop.

• It was inherited from the appraiser's grandmother.

• It was a gift from a friend.

What is the purse made of?

• Platinum

• Silver

• 14 karat yellow gold

• 18 karat white gold

What is notable about the condition of the purse's mesh?

• It has been repaired multiple times.

• It is completely intact.

• It is missing entirely.

• It is torn in several places.

During which historical period was the purse likely made?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Renaissance

• The Gilded Age

What is the weight of the amethyst stone on the purse?

• 8 carats

• 10 carats

• 12 carats

• 5 carats

What feature allows the purse to hold coins?

• An expandable opening

• A button clasp

• A zipper

• A drawstring

Which company is associated with the hallmark on the purse?

• Tiffany & Co.

• Carter Go Company

• Cartier

• Van Cleef & Arpels

Where was the Carter Go Company located?

• New York City

• Boston

• Newark

• Philadelphia

What is the estimated retail value range of the purse?

• $1,000 to $3,000

• $7,000 to $9,000

• $3,000 to $5,000

• $5,000 to $7,000