Antique Soldered Mesh German Silver Purse - Late 1800’s to Early 1900’s

Beautiful and functional Edwardian / Victorian evening bag over 100 years old! Definitely a conversation starting statement piece. Would also display beautifully in a shadow box or as wall decor. There’s an empty space center front and back of frame for future monogramming. Would make a great gift! At 6” x 5” (excluding clasp and dangles) with a 7” chain drop, it’s a larger sized handbag for the time. Hinged metal frame etched and embellished on both sides with swirls and flowers. Soldered mesh body. 4 bead dangle fringe at base. Secure kiss ball top clasp closure. Sturdy chain link handle. Inside frame maker’s mark hallmark for J. T. Inman Company Attleboro, Massachusetts, a fine silver gift shop incorporated in 1882. Inside frame marked “GER. SILVER”. German Silver is a silver-white alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel. Can be polished. Inside engraved “Margaret Martell” indicating the bag was likely gifted to her. I believe I found her ancestry record! She’s top row 2nd from the left in photo. She lived 1869-1953 in Spanish Fork, Utah. No holes. Light wear, scratches, oxidization, tarnishing, patina etc. are commensurate with age. Some areas with darker than others. Coins, compact, lipstick for scale - not for sale. Miniature vintage flapper Art Deco gatsby costume beaded whiting davis micro small accent estate 20s dancing 1920s coin pouch silver framed genuine formal fine plate plated solid hippie hipster steampunk grunge punk emo rock rocker goth gothic GoT