18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Colored Stone Mesh Purse, French, circa 1900

The purse composed of striped gold and platinum mesh, the frame decorated with a row of florets, their petals set with round sapphires and emeralds, the centers with seed pearls, bordered by old European-cut diamonds set in pairs, weighing a total of approximately 5.40 carats, completed by a gold chain handle, the interior with a hinged divider, gross weight approximately 290 dwts.