Handbag

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Chiara Scotto Pasanisi dei Foscarini
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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

Estimate  € 200 - € 240
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An antique sterling silver miniature handbag/chatelaine (925) with a guilloché/diamond pattern, a kiss clasp and an internal safety chain, dating to circa 1895–1910 in continental European style, likely from a German-speaking area, in good used condition with minor wear.

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The object is an antique silver miniature handbag / chatelaine bag, made of sterling silver (925). The bag features an engraved guilloché/diamond pattern, a kiss-lock, and an internal security chain, characteristics typical of luxury women's accessories around the turn of the century.

The certification marks present consist of:
AN: the silversmith's master mark
925: designation for sterling silver
a round control stamp (assay/control mark)
a '9' as an internal work- or model number

Based on the style, construction and hallmarks, the purse is continental European, very likely originating from the German-speaking area (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) and dating to around 1895–1910 (late Victorian / Edwardian period).

It is a handcrafted luxury object, intended as a wallet or evening bag, worn on a chain or chatelaine.

The object is an antique silver miniature handbag / chatelaine bag, made of sterling silver (925). The bag features an engraved guilloché/diamond pattern, a kiss-lock, and an internal security chain, characteristics typical of luxury women's accessories around the turn of the century.

The certification marks present consist of:
AN: the silversmith's master mark
925: designation for sterling silver
a round control stamp (assay/control mark)
a '9' as an internal work- or model number

Based on the style, construction and hallmarks, the purse is continental European, very likely originating from the German-speaking area (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) and dating to around 1895–1910 (late Victorian / Edwardian period).

It is a handcrafted luxury object, intended as a wallet or evening bag, worn on a chain or chatelaine.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of items
1
Colour
Silver
Pattern
Other pattern
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Size
Bags & Accessories / Mini
Height
3 cm
Width
3 cm
Depth
1 cm
The NetherlandsVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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