A beautiful Art Deco evening purse with classic 1920s flapper-era styling, featuring an expandable gate frame and mesh body. The silver tone metal lid is beautifully engraved with ornate floral scrollwork and is marked “Germany,” indicating export production during the late Art Deco period. These scissor-frame purses were popular during the 1920s–1930s and remain highly collectible today. A beautiful Art Deco evening purse with classic 1920s flapper-era styling, featuring an expandable gate frame and mesh body.
brand: unmarked, frame etched “Germany” material: mesh fabric, silver tone metal frame, rhinestones, satin lining pieces: purse with attached chain strap origin: Germany style: Art Deco evening purse, gate frame bag, flapper purse, accordion frame handbag condition: antique condition; light age wear to metal and mesh;Interior lining secured with small reinforcement stitches to stabilize loose threads; frame expands and functions properly; see photos size: approx. 7 1/2" x 7"
