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Antique Glass-Beaded Purse with Four-Hinged Frame

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Antique Glass-Beaded Purse with Four-Hinged Frame

Antique Glass-Beaded Purse with Four-Hinged Frame

Item:Ā  Purse

Make:Ā  Unknown

Age: Circa 1890-1939

Construction:Ā  Glass Beads, White MetalĀ 

Dimensions:Ā  8" Long x 6 1/2" Wide, 4" Handle Drop

Condition:Ā  Excellent antique condition. Some tarnish on frame/handle and a few missing beads. Lining has disintegrated. Please see photos.Ā 

Details:Ā  Large u-shaped beaded purse, featuring a round central medallion bordered in teal blue, containing a red, yellow, and teal flower. The background of the medallion and the centers of the flowers are filled with bronze-luster seed beads. The body of the bag is covered in iridescent deep blue beads and scattered green sprigs with tiny red "berries".Ā  A teal scrolling design with yellow intervals trims the top border of the bag.Ā  The beaded bag is sewn to the four-hinged frame with heavy cord in a whip stich. Each quadrant of the frame has a slightly concave top edge, and is decorated with an embossed Egyptian-style design with papyrus blossoms at each end.Ā  The frame closes with a kiss clasp at the center.Ā  The original white metal chain handle is intact.Ā  Inside, remnants of a dark grey silk lining figured in purple and pink are still visible, along with a pink and metallic braid trim.
$37.50

Original: $125.00

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Antique Glass-Beaded Purse with Four-Hinged Frame—

$125.00

$37.50

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Item:Ā  Purse

Make:Ā  Unknown

Age: Circa 1890-1939

Construction:Ā  Glass Beads, White MetalĀ 

Dimensions:Ā  8" Long x 6 1/2" Wide, 4" Handle Drop

Condition:Ā  Excellent antique condition. Some tarnish on frame/handle and a few missing beads. Lining has disintegrated. Please see photos.Ā 

Details:Ā  Large u-shaped beaded purse, featuring a round central medallion bordered in teal blue, containing a red, yellow, and teal flower. The background of the medallion and the centers of the flowers are filled with bronze-luster seed beads. The body of the bag is covered in iridescent deep blue beads and scattered green sprigs with tiny red "berries".Ā  A teal scrolling design with yellow intervals trims the top border of the bag.Ā  The beaded bag is sewn to the four-hinged frame with heavy cord in a whip stich. Each quadrant of the frame has a slightly concave top edge, and is decorated with an embossed Egyptian-style design with papyrus blossoms at each end.Ā  The frame closes with a kiss clasp at the center.Ā  The original white metal chain handle is intact.Ā  Inside, remnants of a dark grey silk lining figured in purple and pink are still visible, along with a pink and metallic braid trim.