ITEM:  Antique expanding/gate-top purse frame.  Made to stitch to a bag/reticule.  Appears to be silverplate over brass (not much silverplate left), or possibly German silver/nickel silver.  Intact and in working order.  There is a little ring on each side for attaching a strap or chain.  The top is decorated with an elaborate fluer-de-lis in high relief against a striped background.  Top is about 1-1/2" across; gate expands to about 5-1/2" across.

CONDITION:  Good working condition.  No missing rivets.  Much of the silver color is worn off, but top still is very attractive.  See photos for details.  

SHIPPING: Shipped USPS Ground Advantage.  *NOTE:*  Recently the Post Office has been taking longer than usual to get packages to recipients, as they are sitting for up to several days at regional distribution hubs.  I usually ship packages within one business day of purchase.  If it seems like your package is taking longer than usual to arrive, PLEASE use the linked tracking number provided in your purchase history to check its status on the USPS website.  Once I have dropped the package at the Post Office, I cannot do anything to move it through the postal system faster.  If a quicker arrival is desired, please message me to request Priority Mail BEFORE you pay and I can adjust the postage charge accordingly.


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