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Sterling Silver Snake Mesh Purse

Sterling silver repousse snakes with an enamel piece (or plique a jour?) between them. The mesh is designed to look like a snake's scales.

Collection of Jennifer Whitehair

Date: 1900's

Materials: Sterling Silver, Enamel

Provenance/Origin: possibly French

Designer/Maker: Unknown

Markings: European (hallmarks indecipherable, possibly French)

Dimensions: 5.25" wide by 6.25" tall.

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