Art Deco Mesh Purse with Enamel Frame – 1920s Flapper Bag

A dazzling relic from the Roaring Twenties – this Art Deco mesh evening purse features a scalloped metal mesh body in soft rainbow tones, suspended from a richly enamelled geometric frame with vivid orange, green and yellow enamel and a bold Bakelite clasp.

Delicate and distinctive, it’s a classic example of 1920s flapper glamour – the kind of accessory that once danced through jazz clubs and cocktail lounges, likely with a cigarette holder and a wink.

• Era: 1920s–30s

• Material: Metal mesh, enamel over brass, Bakelite clasp, gold-tone chain

• Features: Scalloped hem, colourful mesh, striking Art Deco enamel frame

• Condition: Minor age wear and one small separation in mesh on side (see photo), structurally sound and display-worthy

• Dimensions: Approx. 17 cm long (not including chain), 10 cm wide

A rare and vibrant survivor with strong display and wearable appeal. Would look just as fabulous framed in a shadow box as it would worn to a Gatsby party.

Available now at Northam Secondhand or online with shipping Australia-wide.