Antique Austrian Nissel & Sikora Evening Bag, Purse, Tortoise Shell, Leather, Kiln-fired Enamel & Sterling Silver
One of my favorite treasures. I've had this gorgeous little evening purse for decades. It never fails to thrill me every time I see it. It's the 1st Nissel & Sikora signature purses made similarly, and the last I have to sell. The bag dates c.1880-1900. The maker's mark and rather signature floral basket and cobalt blue kiln-fired enamel mark it as a true luxury of its time. The little bag is leather and silk, has that gorgeous front of finest cognac and chocolate mottled tortoise shell. Amazing condition for age. Still have the little make-up mirror in place within, unbroken - quite superb. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. No breaks, hairlines, chips - one very tiny surface imperfection noted on our photos (on the shell). Silk interior is in fine shape as you can see. The purse is made is wide-expandable baffles, with a coin purse in center, the original mirror still within, and compartments for other evening needs, all nicely preserved. The leather is supple, an