Antique Art Deco purse evening bag. Metal and enamel with silk lining. Made in Germany, 1920's Flapper era.
Measurements:
6 3/4inches from frame to bottom of fringes and 4 7/8 inches across the frame.
Description:
Antique mesh evening handbag or purse with enamelled frame. Made of very finely woven or knitted metal, dyed in autumn shades of soft turquoise blue, green, yellow, orange and tan. With a superficial glance the design looks abstract, but closer observation reveals a floral design with roses in orange and yellow and the blue - greens forming the foliage. Very Impressionist. The delicate knitted metal is entirely flexible, resulting in a super-luxurious effect. Near the bottom is a border of round loops connected to a fringe in the same staggered geometric form as the design on the enamel frame and clasp. Pattern identical front and back.
Frame with beautiful enamel design in blue and yellow with gold outlines and details. Stepped, reversible with positives echoing negatives, symbolic of the sky skrapers that began dotting horizons during that period. Clasp is modelled like an Art Deco geometric architectural form in gold.
Within is original silk lining, untorn, with a few age marks.
Original, attractive, sturdy chain. Chain composed of alternating elongated oval links and smaller oval links.
Marks:
Frame has engraved MADE IN GERMANY mark.
Condition:
Good condition. No rips/tears/losses to enamel. Small stain on silk lining inside purse.
