Beautiful antique French art nouveau style .800 silver chainmail bag from the early 1900's. The frame is exquisitely decorated with fine repoussé art nouveau style flowers and garlands. The purse...

Selling as is for parts or restoration,

23cms long, unbranded, no makers mark, in excellent used condition.

“Manillas" were used extensively as currency in West Africa from the 15th to the 20th century. During the Transatlantic slave trade Manillas were a frequent medium of exchange for slaves.