We have similar Nouveau and Purse items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Item Description by: Angela A. Markings: Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Country of Origin: Unknown. Gram Weight: 43.2 grams. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Purse length: 3.82. Purse width: 2.68. Collectible Type: Coin Purse. Men’s or Women’s: Unisex. Handmade during the Art Nouveau era. The frame of the purse showcases rose flowers and linear patterns, created using the repousse metalworking technique. This frame also contains an oval which contains a space where a monogram could be added by your local jeweler, if desired. The purse itself is composed of intricate mesh chain links, with eye-catching dangling chains at the bottom. The purse opens via a hinge, revealing one pouch perfect for holding coins or other small objects, and was finished with a friction clasp. Damage: Age appropriate wear. One on side of the purse, several chain links have become disconnected from the bales on the frame that hold them; this can be repaired by your local jeweler. 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. Repoussé began as an ancient metalworking technique dating as far back as the 3rd century BC, involving malleable metal that was hammered onto the reverse side to create an image on the front. Examples are found all over the world; Greece, Egypt, and even the Hopewell periods in the American southeast. Reverse side hammering was also used to add detail to the front, creating intricate patterns using grooves, indentations, and channeling. The piece was then carefully polished to create a hollow, eye-catching treasure. The item “Antique Vintage Nouveau 925 Sterling Silver Mesh Chain Floral Coin Purse 43.2g” is in sale since Saturday, February 6, 2021. 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
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Metal Purity: .925
- Color: Silver
- Occasion: Casual