Antique Silver-Plated Mesh Purse | Art Nouveau Chainmail Evening Bag Early 1900S Metal Handbag

Beschreibung:
An exceptional Art Nouveau evening purse, circa 1900, crafted from finely woven metal chainmail & framed by an engraved silver-plated mount with floral & linear motifs characteristic of the Jugendstil era. This piece exemplifies the refined aesthetics & craftsmanship of early 20th-century European metalwork. The purse retains its original chain handle & clasp mechanism, both in excellent working condition. The metal shows a beautiful, even patina, with no corrosion or loss of plating evidence of high material quality & careful preservation. Such handbags were considered luxury accessories for theatre visits & formal evenings, representing the transition from late Victorian elegance to the organic modernism of Art Nouveau design. Dimensions: 20 cm (width) × 22 cm (height) Material: Silver-plated metal, hand-linked mesh Condition: Very good antique condition; minor age-related patina, no damage or missing links Origin: Likely Germany or Austria, ca. 1900 A museum-quality artifact, ideal for collectors of early metalwork, costume history, or period accessories. Antique Silver-Plated Mesh Purse | Art Nouveau Chainmail Evening Bag Early 1900S Metal Handbag