two antique silver mesh purses with chain handlespair of antique silver purses on a white background
Médicis Enchères - Hôtel des Ventes Lyon

66 - Two silver evening bags.
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Estimate €300 - €350
Description
Two silver evening bags. 1) Silver evening bag with chainmail design, openwork frame featuring engraved foliage motifs, and pine-cone-shaped fastening buttons. No original hallmark; meets the ‘Swan’ 800°/°° standard; height (excluding chain) approx. 15 cm, length 16.5 cm, weight: 217 g. The chain mail on the frame is unravelled over a length of 3 cm. 2) Silver evening bag with chain mail, interior in grey-green fabric with two gussets, frame with a beaded frieze, crossed ribbons, knotted ribbons and fleurons, spherical fastening buttons. Foreign workmanship, compliant with the Charançon standard, 800°/°°, Height excluding chain: approx. 14 cm, Length: 15 cm, Gross weight: 240 g, one fastening button missing, wear to the fabric. Gross weight of both items: 457 g.
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About the sale AUTUMN – GREAT SALE
Auction location
Auction time 11/18/2026 at 2:30 PM
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