We have similar Purse items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Item Description by: Cait P. Markings: Sterling, Unidentified Marking, 2200 on the top of the purse, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight: 97.1 Grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements: The coin purse measures 2.65″ in length excluding the chain and 3.5″ wide. The chain measures 14.5 in length. Collectible Type: Coin Purse. Men’s or Women’s: Unisex. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era. The outside of the purse is chased by hand with Rococo-style curling leaf and floral patterns. In the center of the purse is a monogram of what appears to be the initials “IDD”. The inside of the purse is made out of silk which is in incredibly good quality considering the age of the piece. There are two pockets inside the purse. Damage: Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives this piece an antique quality which we believe is quite lovely. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women, and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a standard material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. The late Baroque or Rococo period prevailed in the 18th century. The period was known for its substantial use of asymmetrical designs, curves, gold, and witty, whimsical themes. Both men and women at court wore sparkling gemstones set in gold during this period, as well as colorless glass pastes and pearls. Colored gems were often highly foiled behind them to enhance the depth of color. Jewelry was often created with naturalistic, floral designs. Rococo jewelry also featured embossed and engraved floral and feather designs on metal. Chasing is a metalworking technique that uses a nail-like tool and hammer to hand etch patterns onto a metal surface. This process creates a design that is sunk into the front of the surface using indentations, grooves, and channels. Chasing is thousands of years old and was a very difficult and time-consuming technique that is still used by metalsmiths today. The item “Antique Vintage Art Nouveau Sterling 925 Silver Rococo Silk Chased Coin Purse” is in sale since Sunday, April 21, 2019. This item is in the category “Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Specialty\Vintage\Vintage Accessories\Bags, Handbags & Cases”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Gender: Adult Unisex
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
• Style: Purse
• Look: Art Nouveau
• Decade: 1890s
• Material: Silk
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Metal Purity: .925
• Color: Silver
• Occasion: Casual