antique German silver mesh coin purse with an ornate floral-engraved frame and small drop ball dangles.

Overview of Antique German Silver Mesh Purses

• Material: Typically made from "German silver" (also known as nickel silver), which is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc rather than sterling silver.

• Era: These small mesh purses and evening bags were very popular during the late Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco periods (roughly the late 1800s through the 1920s).

• Design Features: They commonly feature engraved or embossed metal frames with a push-clasp closure, chain-link or snake-chain straps, and tiny beaded dangles or fringe at the bottom edge