17. GOLD AND SAPPHIRE PURSE, LATE 19TH CENTURY Forming an evening bag, comprising a purse in chain mail, a clasp set with a sapphire cabochon and a handle adjustable by a sliding element, French import hallmarks for 14K (585°/00) yellow gold, 18K (750°/00) yellow gold fillet, length 40.00 cm, gross weight 88.43 g. GOLD AND SAPPHIRE PURSE, END OF 19TH CENTURY Designed as an evening bag of a gold chain mail, the clasp set with a sapphire cabochon, to an adjustable handle, French import marks for 14 carat yellow gold, chain mail in 18 carat yellow gold, length 40.00 cm, gross weight 88.43 grams.