Art Nouveau / Modernista - Plata 800 - Handbag






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Antique silver mesh handbag with 800 hallmark, crafted in silver in the Art Nouveau / Modernista style, measuring 17 × 16 × 1 cm with a chain of 35 cm and weighing about 170 g, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
Description from the seller
Antique Silver Mesh Handbag (Punzón 800) – Art Nouveau / Modernista Jewelry Craftsmanship
Lot Description
Extraordinary antique handbag (evening purse) entirely made in finely hand-woven silver mesh. Features a magnificently worked opening with engravings and reliefs of floral motifs in an Art Nouveau aesthetic, accompanied by a mouth closure with double orb and a chain of links for carrying on the shoulder or in the hand.
Material: Silver (Stamp "800" visible inside the opening along with the silversmith’s mark).
Approximate weight: 170 g.
Bag dimensions: 17 cm x 16 cm.
Total length: 35 cm (including extended chain).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The mesh is intact, firm and without visible tears. The closure mouth works perfectly. It shows a natural patina consistent with its age and antiquity.
Please read the description and carefully observe the photographs, as they form an integral part of the lot description.
Logistics and Packaging
Shipping: Shipment is by professional courier, with tracking code and full insurance included.
Packaging: The lot is sent with its proper packaging (jewelry pouch / protective velvet) to ensure the item arrives in perfect condition.
Antique Silver Mesh Handbag (Punzón 800) – Art Nouveau / Modernista Jewelry Craftsmanship
Lot Description
Extraordinary antique handbag (evening purse) entirely made in finely hand-woven silver mesh. Features a magnificently worked opening with engravings and reliefs of floral motifs in an Art Nouveau aesthetic, accompanied by a mouth closure with double orb and a chain of links for carrying on the shoulder or in the hand.
Material: Silver (Stamp "800" visible inside the opening along with the silversmith’s mark).
Approximate weight: 170 g.
Bag dimensions: 17 cm x 16 cm.
Total length: 35 cm (including extended chain).
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The mesh is intact, firm and without visible tears. The closure mouth works perfectly. It shows a natural patina consistent with its age and antiquity.
Please read the description and carefully observe the photographs, as they form an integral part of the lot description.
Logistics and Packaging
Shipping: Shipment is by professional courier, with tracking code and full insurance included.
Packaging: The lot is sent with its proper packaging (jewelry pouch / protective velvet) to ensure the item arrives in perfect condition.
