Exceptional Velvet, Silver and Gemstone Chatelaine Victorian Purse & Orig Lining

This is one of those purses you will only find once in a great while. This is an exceptional purse and in wonderful original condition. The lining is original in a green teal floral silk with no damage.

The black velvet has a chevron pattern and is held by a silver top with gemstones and baroque pearls across the whole top front and back. Birds hold the chain that would have attached to the skirt.

There is an inscription of the original owner on the silver. Her name was Lulu Largey Catron and she came from a well to do family.

I can find no maker or metal marks. There could be something under the lining. So I cannot say if the top is made of sterling or some kind of coin silver.