Figure - Mesh purse - .833 silver

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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Antique silver mesh purse from Portugal, dating to 1940–1950, made of .833 silver, 38 cm high by 17 cm wide, weighing 101 g, with a chain handle and a clasp frame, in good condition with small signs of aging.

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Elegant antique silver mesh purse, featuring a finely woven metal mesh body and a delicate chain handle. The purse has a classic clasp frame and a decorative triangular shape with a fringed lower edge, typical of early 20th century evening bags.

Silver mesh purses like this were popular accessories during the Edwardian and early Art Deco periods, often carried at formal events and social gatherings.

The fine craftsmanship of the interlinked silver mesh creates a flexible yet durable structure, while the delicate chain allows it to be comfortably carried by hand or over the wrist.

This piece is both a beautiful collectible and a charming example of antique fashion accessories.

Dimension: 38x17cm
Weight: 101g

Good condition

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Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Elegant antique silver mesh purse, featuring a finely woven metal mesh body and a delicate chain handle. The purse has a classic clasp frame and a decorative triangular shape with a fringed lower edge, typical of early 20th century evening bags.

Silver mesh purses like this were popular accessories during the Edwardian and early Art Deco periods, often carried at formal events and social gatherings.

The fine craftsmanship of the interlinked silver mesh creates a flexible yet durable structure, while the delicate chain allows it to be comfortably carried by hand or over the wrist.

This piece is both a beautiful collectible and a charming example of antique fashion accessories.

Dimension: 38x17cm
Weight: 101g

Good condition

Sent via UPS with tracking number

Seller's Story

We are 75 years in the Antiques Market and the passion is the same of the first day. We are passionate on our business. And the clients are our biggest TREASURE in all this time.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
101 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Title
Mesh purse
Country of origin
Portugal
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
38 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
PortugalVerified
5559
Objects sold
96.98%
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