#56

1910 Viennese Ballspenden Designed as a Lady's Purse
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$750
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3 1/2" (9 cm.) Designed in the shape of an elegant evening bag with Art Nouveau flourishes,the ballspenden has embroidered silk cover,gilt frame,and a central medallion that encloses a vintage photograph of Emperor Franz Joseph. The gilt-lettered interior notes the 1910 Edelsinn or Ball of the Noble Senses,with order of the dances. With pencil,gilt chain and clip. Excellent condition. Vienna,1910,the image of Franz Joseph depicts the emperor just six years before his death.