Antique Sterling Silver 800 Mesh Purse with Pierced Clasp and Stylized Birds ca. 1900
Antique Sterling Silver 800 Mesh Purse with Pierced Clasp and Stylized Birds ca. 1900
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Antique mesh purse made of 800 sterling silver with hallmarks, featuring an openwork frame decorated with stylized birds, likely peacocks, among delicate plant motifs characteristic of Art Nouveau. It retains its original chain and fringes topped with small spheres, a refined design typical of early 20th-century high-end silverware.
Metal mesh purses were very popular during the Belle Époque and Art Nouveau period. Their design was inspired by medieval chainmail pouches, adapted to women's fashion through an extraordinarily flexible and resistant metal fabric, combining functionality with great elegance. The 800 hallmark confirms its manufacture in 800 thousandths silver, and the acid test has been performed, corroborating the material. Due to its style and construction, it can be dated to around 1900-1915. Its origin is likely Continental Europe.
- Period / style: Art Nouveau
- Origin: Continental Europe
- Circa: 1900–1915
- Materials: 800 Silver
- Hallmarks or Punches: 800 hallmark and possible manufacturer's mark "CODA"/"ODA". It has not been definitively attributed to a specific silversmith.
- Acid test: Performed
- Measurements: 20 cm wide; 19 cm high with fringes; 15 cm without fringes; 14 cm frame
- Weight: 183 g
Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully. We provide an accurate description; if you need to confirm any details, please write to us before purchasing.
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