Art Deco Alms dish - .835 silver - 1910-1920 - Silver mesh and chain.
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Art Deco mesh purse in 835 silver, made in Germany by GVK, dating to 1910–1920, in excellent condition with 835 silver chain and silk lining, hammer‑pattern rectangular frame and kiss‑lock closure, measures 13 × 8 × 0.5 cm and weighs 80 g.
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Silver mesh purse 835, brand GVK, Germany, 1910s–1920s
Elegant mesh purse crafted in 835 sterling silver, as confirmed by the '835' hallmark visible on the frame next to the manufacturer’s mark 'GVK' inscribed inside a triangular shield. This type of fine coin purses and evening bags, known as 'mesh purses' or silver mesh handbags, were very popular from the late Edwardian era into the early Art Deco period, with production dating to around the 1910s–1920s. The hallmarking system with the 835 fineness and the manufacturer’s mark in a triangular shield is characteristic of German silverware of the time, clearly pointing to a German origin.
The piece is constructed with a fine mesh of silver woven into tiny linked rings, flawless, giving it a flexible, silky drape. It is in perfect condition, complete, with no mesh breaks, the chain also entirely in 835 silver and the interior silk intact (extremely rare). The lower edge is finished with small spherical pendants that add movement and weight to the mesh. The upper frame features a rectangular hammered-decorated (hammered) mount and a kiss-lock clasp with two oval end caps acting as push buttons. The interior is lined in light-toned silk.
Overall excellent condition for its age, with a natural patina on the silver appropriate to the period. The mesh remains intact and flexible, without splits, with all 835-silver weighted tassels and the 835-silver chain present. The kiss-lock closure works properly and the chain is complete. The lower spherical end caps are preserved.
Mesh silver handbags from this period are highly valued by collectors of antique accessories and silverware, as well as for their decorative appeal and vintage fashion. The presence of the 835 fineness hallmark next to the manufacturer’s mark 'GVK' in a triangular shield reinforces its authenticity and traceability. They stand as a testament to the refinement of women’s fashion in the early 20th century and the high quality of German metalwork of the era.
Period: 1910s–1920s
Material: 835 Silver, Silk
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: GVK
Condition: Excellent
Silver mesh purse 835, brand GVK, Germany, 1910s–1920s
Elegant mesh purse crafted in 835 sterling silver, as confirmed by the '835' hallmark visible on the frame next to the manufacturer’s mark 'GVK' inscribed inside a triangular shield. This type of fine coin purses and evening bags, known as 'mesh purses' or silver mesh handbags, were very popular from the late Edwardian era into the early Art Deco period, with production dating to around the 1910s–1920s. The hallmarking system with the 835 fineness and the manufacturer’s mark in a triangular shield is characteristic of German silverware of the time, clearly pointing to a German origin.
The piece is constructed with a fine mesh of silver woven into tiny linked rings, flawless, giving it a flexible, silky drape. It is in perfect condition, complete, with no mesh breaks, the chain also entirely in 835 silver and the interior silk intact (extremely rare). The lower edge is finished with small spherical pendants that add movement and weight to the mesh. The upper frame features a rectangular hammered-decorated (hammered) mount and a kiss-lock clasp with two oval end caps acting as push buttons. The interior is lined in light-toned silk.
Overall excellent condition for its age, with a natural patina on the silver appropriate to the period. The mesh remains intact and flexible, without splits, with all 835-silver weighted tassels and the 835-silver chain present. The kiss-lock closure works properly and the chain is complete. The lower spherical end caps are preserved.
Mesh silver handbags from this period are highly valued by collectors of antique accessories and silverware, as well as for their decorative appeal and vintage fashion. The presence of the 835 fineness hallmark next to the manufacturer’s mark 'GVK' in a triangular shield reinforces its authenticity and traceability. They stand as a testament to the refinement of women’s fashion in the early 20th century and the high quality of German metalwork of the era.
Period: 1910s–1920s
Material: 835 Silver, Silk
Origin: Germany
Manufacturer: GVK
Condition: Excellent
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
80 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Title additional information
Silver mesh and chain.
Number of objects
1
Material
Silk, Silver
Country of origin
Germany
Height
13 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Style
Art Deco
Estimated period
1910-1920
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