An original antique mesh coin purse, thoughtfully reimagined as a necklace. Suspended from a soft suede cord, it has a grounded tone and an elegant, fluid drape. The steel mesh brings subtle structure, while the curved frame and small dangling beads add movement and a sculptural finish.
These petite purses were once worn on chatelaines — decorative belt accessories that carried everyday tools in style. Coins, scissors, vinaigrettes, tiny notebooks: each object had its place, worn with purpose and intention. This piece carries that history and transforms it into a modern, wearable relic.
There are minimal tears to the mesh and the frame shows a small break near the hinge, consistent with its age. Neither affects its beauty or its presence — it remains a striking piece that fully deserves a second life.
An original antique mesh coin purse, thoughtfully reimagined as a necklace. Suspended from a soft suede cord, it has a grounded tone and an elegant, fluid drape. The steel mesh brings subtle structure, while the curved frame and small dangling beads add movement and a sculptural finish.
These petite purses were once worn on chatelaines — decorative belt accessories that carried everyday tools in style. Coins, scissors, vinaigrettes, tiny notebooks: each object had its place, worn with purpose and intention. This piece carries that history and transforms it into a modern, wearable relic.
There are minimal tears to the mesh and the frame shows a small break near the hinge, consistent with its age. Neither affects its beauty or its presence — it remains a striking piece that fully deserves a second life.
