Théodule Bourdier was a noted goldsmith. He won at least two gold medals at the Exposition Universelles in Paris. In the treatise “French Jewellery of the 19th Century”, Henri Vever mentions him only twice. Reference: Bonham’s
Below are some examples and price guides of Bourdier bags and purses including a rectangular platinum, diamond and seed pearl evening bag round bag with seed pearl fringe
Bourdier Paris Evening Bag. BOURDIER PARIS PLATINUM, DIAMOND AND SEED PEARL EVENING BAG Designed as a rectangular bag composed of seed pearls with a seed pearl fringe, suspended from a platinum frame with diamonds and green stone accents, completed by a platinum link strap, inscribed with Violet M. Sharpe
Sold for USD 9,375 at Christie’s in 2017
Platinum, Diamond and Seed Pearl Purse, Bourdier, Paris, Circa 1910 The round bag composed of seed pearls supporting a seed pearl fringe, the platinum opening set with single-cut diamonds weighing approximately 2.00 carats, surmounted by small pearls, completed by a platinum link strap, signed Bourdier, Paris, French hallmark.
Sold for 12,500 USD at Sotheby’s in 2010
