Art Nouveau Sterl Silver Flapper-style Bag, Goddess Repousse

[Cris]

This photo contribution is of an early 1900s art nouveau sterling silver mesh flapper-style bag with chain and finger ring.

It's quite heavy and features a skilfully detailed goddess water/lily scene in repousse (buildings are also depicted) - same scene to both sides of the bag frame.

The female depicted is reminiscent of Greek goddesses Venus or Hebe.

The silver mesh is not of a type commonly seen and is finished nicely on both sides (inside & out).

Unfortunately the nose of this silver goddess has been slightly damaged on both sides (from original use and wear).

I haven't completed the research yet.

Just thought the photos might be of some value here.

(a) Material Mark: Sterling
(b) Maker Mark: Letter ‘R’ over 'sword' symbol
(c) Two cut-out 'stars'

Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper-style Bag 1


Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper-style Bag — Marks 1


Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Mesh Flapper-style Bag — Marks 2

[dragonflywink]

Hi ~ Please see Blackinton, typical of their production (the stars are fancy vent-holes): American Marks - B4

~Cheryl

[dognose]

Hi Cris,

The excellent images are indeed very much appreciated. Thank you for posting them.


R. Blackinton & Co. - North Attleboro, Mass. - 1908

Trev.

[Cris]

Dear Cheryl,

I'm so sorry - this is the first time I've revisited this thread since posting images of my silver purse/bag - and I just saw your reply post today.

It was so very thoughtful of you to share your knowledge of this silver mark;

R. BLACKINTON & CO - North Attleboro, MA;

with me and this forum.

Your thoughtfulness in replying is very much appreciated - thank you, Cris.

A big thank you also to Trev for his timeliness in acknowledging your contribution.