Mesh Purse - Purse

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Inés Fernández
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Silver mesh purse in 800‰ silver, measuring 18 x 15 cm with a total weight of 360 g, made in France from the Belle Époque era (c. 1890–1915), in very good condition with light wear and including the original suspension chain.

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Rare Silver Mesh Bag.

Dimensions: 18 x 15 cm

Total Weight: 360 g

This is an excellent collectible piece from the Belle Époque era (circa 1890–1915)
Object Type: Women's handheld bag in silver mesh (Mesh Purse).
Material and Fineness: Silver fineness 800 thousandths (80% silver)
Origin: Probably Germany or Austria, leading countries in producing these fine meshes in the early 20th century.
"AK" Hallmark: Master silvermaker/producer responsibility mark.
"Swan" Hallmark: French customs guarantee mark, applied to imported or used silver pieces to certify quality on the French market.
Design: Rigid-frame closure with pierced work and chiselled geometric and floral motifs. The mesh consists of thousands of interlaced rings, giving it a fluid, fabric-like texture. Includes the original hanging chain with rectangular links.
Good Condition

Registered shipping. Portugal with notice, tracking.

Rare Silver Mesh Bag.

Dimensions: 18 x 15 cm

Total Weight: 360 g

This is an excellent collectible piece from the Belle Époque era (circa 1890–1915)
Object Type: Women's handheld bag in silver mesh (Mesh Purse).
Material and Fineness: Silver fineness 800 thousandths (80% silver)
Origin: Probably Germany or Austria, leading countries in producing these fine meshes in the early 20th century.
"AK" Hallmark: Master silvermaker/producer responsibility mark.
"Swan" Hallmark: French customs guarantee mark, applied to imported or used silver pieces to certify quality on the French market.
Design: Rigid-frame closure with pierced work and chiselled geometric and floral motifs. The mesh consists of thousands of interlaced rings, giving it a fluid, fabric-like texture. Includes the original hanging chain with rectangular links.
Good Condition

Registered shipping. Portugal with notice, tracking.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Colour
Silver
Model name
Mesh Purse
Material
Silver
Made in
France
Condition
Very good condition, slightly used with small signs of wear
Height
18 cm
Width
15 cm
PortugalVerified
5094
Objects sold
98.4%
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