23rd Jul, 2026 9:30
Two early 20th century mesh evening purses in 9ct yellow gold; The evening purse with square kisslock frame engraved with initials, beaded fringe below, suspending from a cable link chain strap with ring, sponsor’s mark for George Dresden, London import marks 1906, 11.0 cm wide; together with a smaller purse with canted square frame, sponsor’s mark for Paul Ettlinger, London import marks 1902; Total weight of items 124.5 grams. (2).
Sold for £3,800
Two early 20th century mesh evening purses in 9ct yellow gold; The evening purse with square kisslock frame engraved with initials, beaded fringe below, suspending from a cable link chain strap with ring, sponsor’s mark for George Dresden, London import marks 1906, 11.0 cm wide; together with a smaller purse with canted square frame, sponsor’s mark for Paul Ettlinger, London import marks 1902; Total weight of items 124.5 grams. (2).
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