{"product_id":"antique-1910s-20s-sterling-silver-mesh-evening-purse-with-finger-ring-handle","title":"Antique 1910s-20s Sterling Silver Mesh Evening Purse with Finger Ring Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn elegant \u003cstrong\u003eantique metal mesh evening purse\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the early 20th century and most likely the \u003cstrong\u003e1910s–1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bag is constructed from finely interlinked chainmail-style mesh suspended from a rigid metal frame with a classic \u003cstrong\u003ekiss-lock clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e. A delicate chain rises to a large circular \u003cstrong\u003efinger ring handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the purse to be carried from the hand in the characteristic style of Edwardian and 1920s evening accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the lower edge, a row of small suspended metal drops adds movement and decorative detail. The soft drape of the mesh contrasts beautifully with the structured frame, giving the purse the refined, tactile quality associated with early 20th-century evening dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall silver mesh purses of this type were popular during the Edwardian era and throughout the 1920s, particularly for theatre, dinner and evening wear. Similar surviving examples were made in sterling silver as well as \u003cstrong\u003eGerman silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, a nickel-based alloy developed to imitate the appearance of silver. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA characterful collectible accessory for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eantique fashion, Art Deco accessories, Edwardian jewellery, silver mesh purses and early 20th-century evening wear\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable from \u003cstrong\u003eRe:Velvet, London\u003c\/strong\u003e, specialising in curated vintage and pre-owned fashion and accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE:VELVET","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53641000517898,"sku":"BAG860","price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/6069\/4794\/files\/1920sVintageSilverMeshPurse.png?v=1788811602","url":"https:\/\/revelvet.co.uk\/products\/antique-1910s-20s-sterling-silver-mesh-evening-purse-with-finger-ring-handle","provider":"Re:Velvet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}