raro bolso antiguo malla plata art nouveau original francia circa shell carved This vintage piece from the

This vintage piece from the 50s is made of 935 silver with hallmark and engraving 23

with punches also acid tested

Dimensions: 21 mm

Approximately 4cm long and 2cm wide at the widest point

fabricado en plata con una bonita decoración en la portada

raro bolso antiguo malla plata art nouveau original francia circa shell carved This vintage piece from theMagnificent rare and very original small bag or purse made of silver mesh with an exceptional lid that reflects the lines of French art nouveau highly decorated with flowers and birds. A great find. Pay attention to the details. The origin of this technique was inspired by the meshes of the Celts, Romans or later the warriors of the Middle Ages. Starting in the mid 19th century, silversmiths began creating these mesh jewel bags for the upper classes.