Dec 24, 2020
This darling old abtique purse dates to around late 1800s/ very early 1900. The frame of the bag features a star or snowflake design. Signed on frame rim side "ALPACCA", which is a name for a metal alloy also called German silver. The name "German silver" refers to its development by 19th-century German metalworkers. It is a copper alloy with nickel and often zinc, silver looking in colour, sometimes a bit warmer tone.. Also it is harder than silver which comes in handy for items of heavier use, like purses - they don't scratch as much and don't bend over time.
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