Evening bag
Production date
Circa 1900
Description
An exquisite small women's accessory bag, likely worn on the wrist or from the waist. Dated early 1900s and made in France.
The purse frame is made of a gold colour metal alloy, the inset is striking with a pink imitation marbled gemstone and gold metal alloy floral design filigree work decoration.
It is suspended on a chain of gold metal alloy.
The unique feature is the gunmetal woven mesh bag. The mesh has a pattern of
silver grey chevron or diamond design and the diamond pattern extends to the gold metal "drops" suspended from each side and central point.
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Object detail
305mm length incl. chain
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