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Very large antique art nouveau silver mesh bag weighing 516 grams, 1900.

Very large antique art nouveau silver mesh bag weighing 516 grams, 1900.

Regular price €720,00
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Antique silver mesh bag, art nouveau style, circa 1900, magnificent large modernist bag, made of silver and decorated with floral motifs and decorative fringes at the bottom. Pay attention to the details.
It is an ideal gift for any event, such as a wedding, or simply to collect. It is very difficult to find this type of bags of this size.
It is also an investment object, since its weight is more than 500 grams.
The bag is made with the mesh technique, whose origin was inspired by the meshes of the Celts, Romans and later the warriors of the Middle Ages. Beginning in the mid-19th century, silversmiths began creating these jeweled mesh bags for the upper classes. They were orders that required many hours of work, but guaranteed high resistance and durability.
Despite the fragility it may convey, this bag is very robust and can carry everything you need, even a mobile phone.

Measures:
Bag: 37 cm wide (at the widest part) and 28 cm high (at the highest part).
Weight: 516 grams. (This piece can be a good investment in silver)

Composition:
**800 silver. contrasted and also tested with acid.

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All the items we sell have their own personality, they are not new, they are unique pieces and some may have wear or imperfections due to time. All items are shipped with their patina, we let each person decide if they want to remove it.

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