A silk tapestry handbag, circa 1920 having two metallic coiled…
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A silk tapestry handbag, circa 1920 having two metallic coiled wire and silk handles, the rectangular bag with geometric silk tapestry exterior, green silk brocade interior, 350 mm high, 280 mm wide. Property from the Collection of Dame Nellie Melba GBE

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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