monedero antiguo de malla en plata y oro modernista circa 1890 1900 Domex portugal when soldiers transformed everyday objects

when soldiers transformed everyday objects into meaningful and personal pieces

adding a distinctive and elegant touch

Catalan art deco ring

Antigua caja de cerillas de plata 800 con diseño Art Nouveau muy trabajado

monedero antiguo de malla en plata y oro modernista circa 1890 1900 Domex portugal when soldiers transformed everyday objectsArt Nouveau silver and gold coin purse, 1900 1910, with fine mesh and engraved clasp. Design with ball closure and gold top ring. The purse features a frame decorated with curvilinear motifs characteristic of the Art Nouveau style and a body of interwoven metal mesh. The contrast between the silver and gold elements adds a distinctive detail to the top. These types of purses were common in the early 20th century as a walking accessory or evening bag,