Soveriegn purse

A red morocco leather sovereign purse, closed by a flap secured by a small leather loop. It is inscribed: 'GOLD' on the front in gilt letters. It has a dubious association with Lady Emma Hamilton.

Object Details

ID: REL0062
Collection: Relics
Type: Purse
Display location: Not on display
People: Hamilton, Emma; Hardy, Pamela
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Malcolm Stewart Collection
Measurements: Overall: 6 mm x 39 mm x 23 mm