#291

French Gilt Mesh Evening Purse with Turquoise Stones and Matching Clip
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$850
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Description
3" (8 cm.) Of thickly-woven mesh with gilt finish,the purse has oval lid with intricate fret-work designs centering a Sphinx head and featuring six inset turquoise stones. With matching five-turquoise loop. Excellent condition. Late-19th century,very elaborate workmanship and very rare.