A GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND HANDBAG
The rectangular gold frame engraved with foliate motifs, alternately set with old-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, suspending a gold mesh bag with gold bead terminals, to the oval link handle, opening to reveal a smaller similarly-set purse, smaller purse circa 1900, total gross weight 291.5 grams, frame 16.6 cm long (2)
A GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND HANDBAG
The rectangular gold frame engraved with foliate motifs, alternately set with old-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies, suspending a gold mesh bag with gold bead terminals, to the oval link handle, opening to reveal a smaller similarly-set purse, smaller purse circa 1900, total gross weight 291.5 grams, frame 16.6 cm long (2)