#1905 - Mandalian Mesh Purse
 
This is an unusual art deco Mandalian Mesh Purse.  Shiny gold, with butterfly inset in orange, black, yellow and brown.  An example of this Mandalian on a silver background can be found on page 143 of Whiting & Davis Purses - The Perfect Mesh by Leslie Pina and Donald-Brian Johnson.   All the chain fringe is there at the bottom, there is no "armpit" loss, and all the enameling is bright with no chipping.  No lining.  Marked "Mandalian Mfg Co." on inside of frame.  7" high, 3 3/8" wide.  Chain adds another 5".

$265 

 

   

 

 
   
 

                                                                                                                                   
   
 
 
   
 

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