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Jeroen Zoetmulder
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Estimate  € 400 - € 450
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Antique French-made silver chainmail evening purse dating to circa 1900–1920 with a stamped silver frame featuring pierced floral Art Nouveau engraving, interlocking chainmail body with two interior compartments, a double ball push-clasp, and a rectangular-link chain handle, weighing 217 g and measuring 13 cm wide by 14 cm long by 1 cm deep, in excellent condition.

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A beautiful and substantial antique sterling silver chainmail mesh evening purse, most likely of French origin, dating to the Art Nouveau / Edwardian period (circa 1900–1920). The purse is hallmarked silver as confirmed by the stamp visible on the frame.
The ornate frame features an elegant pierced and engraved floral design with daisy motifs, typical of the Art Nouveau style. The body is constructed from fine interlocking silver chainmail links in excellent condition with no missing or broken links. The purse opens via a double ball kiss clasp and is suspended from a rectangular link chain handle. The interior features a silver divider creating two separate compartments, a highly desirable and practical feature.
Material: Stamped/hallmarked silver
Weight: 217 grams
Dimensions: 13 cm wide × 14 cm long
Interior: Divided into two compartments
Clasp: Double ball push-clasp
Handle: Chain link wrist strap
Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian
Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age

A beautiful and substantial antique sterling silver chainmail mesh evening purse, most likely of French origin, dating to the Art Nouveau / Edwardian period (circa 1900–1920). The purse is hallmarked silver as confirmed by the stamp visible on the frame.
The ornate frame features an elegant pierced and engraved floral design with daisy motifs, typical of the Art Nouveau style. The body is constructed from fine interlocking silver chainmail links in excellent condition with no missing or broken links. The purse opens via a double ball kiss clasp and is suspended from a rectangular link chain handle. The interior features a silver divider creating two separate compartments, a highly desirable and practical feature.
Material: Stamped/hallmarked silver
Weight: 217 grams
Dimensions: 13 cm wide × 14 cm long
Interior: Divided into two compartments
Clasp: Double ball push-clasp
Handle: Chain link wrist strap
Style: Art Nouveau / Edwardian
Condition: Good antique condition consistent with age

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Other brand
Colour
Silver
Material
Metal, Silver
Made in
France
Condition
Excellent condition, barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
14 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
1 cm
FranceVerified
1
Object sold
8
Objects in auction
Private

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