An antique silver mesh wrist purse, hung with a vintage silver, coral and freshwater pearl chain and a long sterling silver chain.
During the 1820s, skilled artisans meticulously created mesh purses by hand using elaborate materials, such as gold and silver. Eventually, less exorbitant ingredients, like metal and steel, were used. In 1902 Sears sold mesh purses for 49 cents each, while more costly versions came in at roughly 75 cents.
The type of mesh varied from purse to purse. Some were woven to nearly baby fine texture, which lent a cloth-like appearance to the purse. Others were pearlized for greater sheen or lightly pleated to add more heft to their delicate statures.
The popularity of the mesh purse began to wane during World War II as metals were rationed.
Worn on a Victorian Lady’s chatelaine.
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An antique silver mesh wrist purse, hung with a vintage silver, coral and freshwater pearl chain and a long sterling silver chain.
During the 1820s, skilled artisans meticulously created mesh purses by hand using elaborate materials, such as gold and silver. Eventually, less exorbitant ingredients, like metal and steel, were used. In 1902 Sears sold mesh purses for 49 cents each, while more costly versions came in at roughly 75 cents.
The type of mesh varied from purse to purse. Some were woven to nearly baby fine texture, which lent a cloth-like appearance to the purse. Others were pearlized for greater sheen or lightly pleated to add more heft to their delicate statures.
The popularity of the mesh purse began to wane during World War II as metals were rationed.
Worn on a Victorian Lady’s chatelaine.
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