Rare Hallmarked Ripley & Gowan Sterling Silver Flapper Purse 1920s rare powder compact All clasps and hinges work

All clasps and hinges work perfectly

Their business was located in Pforzheim - the gate way to the Black Forest

The spine running down the center of the case has scales in relief

A metal double mirror on a hinge gives a good reflection for a metal mirror

Measures 8 x 7 cm

Rare Hallmarked Ripley & Gowan Sterling Silver Flapper Purse 1920s rare powder compact All clasps and hinges workThis wonderful antique Ripley & Gowan purse is so very rare. An authentic 1920s flapper purse! A high quality hallmarked sterling silver mesh bag which also bears the maker's mark (image eight). The lid is decorated with guilloche enamel of exceptional beauty which is adorned with hand painted pink roses & forget me nots. There isn't any damage to the enamel or hand painted flowers & foliage. The gilded edge of the sterling silver top and base are