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Unusual Continental Silver & Blue Guilloché Enamel Mesh Purse – Circa 1900
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Unusual Continental Silver & Blue Guilloché Enamel Mesh Purse – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully preserved example of Continental silver craftsmanship from around 1900, this elegant mesh purse epitomizes the refined aesthetic of the Belle Époque period. Made from high-grade silver (marked 925), this petite accessory features a vibrant blue guilloché enamel frame, with its luminous surface creating a kaleidoscope of shimmer with every movement.

Suspended from a delicate woven silver wrist strap, the purse’s body is composed of finely linked silver chain mail, allowing it to fall in a soft drape and gather smoothly. A tiny decorative drop bead finishes the bottom. The clasp opens with a satisfying click, revealing the purse’s well-made interior, which remains supple and intact – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Length (including handle): 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Width at widest point laid flat: 2 1/2" (approx. 6.5cm)

Silver weight: 50g

In good condition – Enamel remains vibrant with no chips or cracks. Clasps and hinge mechanisms work smoothly.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Mesh Enamel Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201545
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KD53061
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A beautifully preserved example of Continental silver craftsmanship from around 1900, this elegant mesh purse epitomizes the refined aesthetic of the Belle Époque period.
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Made from high-grade silver (marked 925), this petite accessory features a vibrant blue guilloché enamel frame, with its luminous surface creating a kaleidoscope of shimmer with every movement.
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fig 1. An antique silver mesh purse featuring a blue guilloche enamel top frame, a woven silver strap, and a hanging metal drop.
fig 1. Unusual Continental Silver & Blue Guilloché Enamel Mesh Purse – Circa 1900

Suspended from a delicate woven silver wrist strap, the purse’s body is composed of finely linked silver chain mail, allowing it to fall in a soft drape and gather smoothly. A tiny decorative drop bead finishes the bottom. The clasp opens with a satisfying click, revealing the purse’s well-made interior, which remains supple and intact – circa 1900.

fig 2. An antique silver mesh purse featuring a blue guilloche enamel top frame, a woven silver strap, and a hanging metal drop.
fig 2. Unusual Continental Silver & Blue Guilloché Enamel Mesh Purse – Circa 1900

Measurements:

Length (including handle): 8 3/4" (approx. 22cm)

Width at widest point laid flat: 2 1/2" (approx. 6.5cm)

Silver weight: 50g

In good condition – Enamel remains vibrant with no chips or cracks. Clasps and hinge mechanisms work smoothly.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this Silver Mesh Enamel Purse to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201545
Dealers Internal Ref
KD53061
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An antique silver mesh purse featuring a blue guilloche enamel top frame, a woven silver strap, and a hanging metal drop.
Unusual Continental Silver & Blue Guilloché Enamel Mesh Purse – circa 1900
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An antique silver mesh purse featuring a blue guilloche enamel top frame, a woven silver strap, and a hanging metal drop.
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Silver mesh purses became prominent accessories during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, combining industrial machine-woven or hand-linked chainmail with decorative metalwork. The integration of guilloche enamelling on the frames emerged around 1900, influenced by European decorative art trends.

These purses feature individually linked metallic rings forming a flexible chainmail pouch, attached to a rigid silver top frame. The frames were often finished with guilloche enamelling, a technique where precise geometric patterns are engraved into the metal base before translucent enamel is applied and fired.

Authentic period pieces feature hallmarks or purity stamps on the interior frame, clasp, or handle. The mesh links should show uniform age-appropriate wear, while genuine guilloche enamel displays engine-turned geometric engraving beneath smooth, unchipped glass enamel.

Small antique metalwork pieces are frequently displayed inside glass shadow boxes, framed on velvet backings, or presented atop decorative trays on dressing tables to highlight their intricate detail.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid immersion in water or chemical silver dips, as liquids can damage or loosen enamel insets. Use specialised silver polishing cloths carefully around metal links, keeping chemical compounds away from enamel surfaces.
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