Gorgeous Antique .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 8.5" Mesh Purse, Hand Bag, Jeweled Clasp Bilston Likewise the ivory box has

Likewise the ivory box has 1 shrinkage crack

It does work but is a bit temperamental so a bit of patience is required

A superb bit of cabinetmaker's artistry in the form

denting is not such a problem with French Sterling owing to the thickness

1750s Chatelaine necessaire

Gorgeous Antique .800 (nearly sterling) Silver 8.5" Mesh Purse, Hand Bag, Jeweled Clasp Bilston Likewise the ivory box hasFabulous antique Continental hallmarked . 800 (nearly sterling) silver 8. 5" mesh purse, hand bag or evening bag with blue paste 'jeweled' clasp, delicate fringe base and all in wonderful condition! Art Deco perhaps? As elegant as can be and the detail of the solid silver wire mesh is amazing! I've included several enlarged photos of this one, so peruse and enjoy. Hallmarked solely "800", the standard silver content for Continental Europe though I