Decorative ornament - France - mesh châtelaine bag





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Alpaca mesh-chain handbag dating to 1850–1900, a châtelaine-style metal accessory.
Description from the seller
Metal mesh chatelaine-type handbag made of alpaca, dated between 1890 and 1910.
It is crafted from a fine mesh of small metal links suspended from a rigid angular-profile frame. The frame features engraved decoration with repeated ornamental motifs and retains its elongated-link chain to carry the bag.
The mouthpiece-type clasp is finished with two blue sapphire-colored glass cabochons. Inside the frame the inscription "ALPACA" is stamped, an alloy similar to silver.
This type of small mesh purses was used as a female accessory from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Chronology: ca. 1890-1910
Material: alpaca
Total dimensions with chain: 30 × 11 cm
Dimensions of the bag without chain: 13 × 11 cm
Weight: 100 g
It will be sent with professional packaging and tracking code.
Seller's Story
Metal mesh chatelaine-type handbag made of alpaca, dated between 1890 and 1910.
It is crafted from a fine mesh of small metal links suspended from a rigid angular-profile frame. The frame features engraved decoration with repeated ornamental motifs and retains its elongated-link chain to carry the bag.
The mouthpiece-type clasp is finished with two blue sapphire-colored glass cabochons. Inside the frame the inscription "ALPACA" is stamped, an alloy similar to silver.
This type of small mesh purses was used as a female accessory from the late 19th to the early 20th century.
Chronology: ca. 1890-1910
Material: alpaca
Total dimensions with chain: 30 × 11 cm
Dimensions of the bag without chain: 13 × 11 cm
Weight: 100 g
It will be sent with professional packaging and tracking code.

