175 - GOLD AND SAPPHIRE PURSE, LATE 19TH CENTURY

GOLD AND SAPPHIRE PURSE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Forming an evening bag, consisting of a chainmail purse, a clasp set with a sapphire cabochon, and a handle adjustable via a sliding mechanism, French import hallmarks for 14-karat yellow gold (585 ‰), 18-karat yellow gold trim (750 ‰), length 40.00 cm, gross weight 88.43 g. GOLD AND SAPPHIRE PURSE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Designed as an evening bag with a gold chain mail body, the clasp set with a sapphire cabochon, and an adjustable handle; French import hallmarks for 14-karat yellow gold, chain mail in 18-karat yellow gold, length 40.00 cm, gross weight 88.43 grams. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com