Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Type: Art Nouveau Purse Material(s): Leather, Brass Frame Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: none Date or Era: 1900 Dimensions:  5-3/4" x 6" Description: I was drawn to this purse because of the frame.  Beautiful art nouveau design.  The exterior was coated with...
Silver Art Nouveau Birds Purse

Silver Art Nouveau Birds Purse

Type: Silver Art Nouveau mesh purse Material(s): 800 silver purse Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Only for silver purity, which is marked 800 Origin: 800 silver is typically used in Germany and Austria. The purse was purchased from Israel. Size: 6 inches wide and 5...
Figural Frame – Leather Bag

Figural Frame – Leather Bag

Type: Silver Figural Frame Material: 800 Silver Frame, Leather Body Designer/Origin: unknown Markings: none Dimensions: 8" at widest part x 8" not incl chain Era: 1915 The leather snakeskin body is a later addition to the frame, no idea when it was added.  The...
Japonisme sterling silver chatelaine

Japonisme sterling silver chatelaine

Type: Sterling silver chatelaine in the Japonisme style Material(s): Sterling silver, fabric, ivory Designer/Maker: The chatelaine and iris purse are Japanese from the Meiji period. The other pieces are American and British in the Japonisme style. Markings: None...
Sterling silver snake purse

Sterling silver snake purse

Type: Snake purse Material(s): Sterling silver, enamel Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: European (hallmarks indecipherable, possibly French) Origin: Possibly French Date or Era: 1900s Dimensions: 5.25 inches wide by 6.25 inches tall. Descriptions: Sterling silver...