Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

August 26, 2023: Summer Americana - Day Three

Sat, Aug 26, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2505

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE GERMAN AND OTHER ART DECO METAL MESH LADY'S PURSES, LOT OF SIX

Estimate: $100 - $150
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Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ANTIQUE / VINTAGE GERMAN AND OTHER ART DECO METAL MESH LADY'S PURSES, LOT OF SIX, each having polychrome enamel decoration, hinged gold-toned or silver-toned frame, and probably original chain strap, including a German fine mesh example with enameled frame, and a French fine mesh small/coin purse with enameled frame. German purse marked "MADE IN GERMANY", French small/coin purse marked "FM / MODELE DEPOSE", remainder unmarked, one or more may be Whiting & Davis but unconfirmed. Circa 1920-1930. German purse 4" x 5 1/2" OA without strap, strap 6" H drop.

Condition

Good to very good overall condition with some wear and other imperfections including losses/worn spots to enamel and finishes, one or more losses to jump rings, and spots/sections of bags unattached to frames notably at corners; smaller gold-toned bag with areas of pink residue.

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From the collection of Betty Driver, Broadway, VA.