Collection of Twenty One 19th and 20th Century Bags

This lot includes 21 bags and card cases.

THE FIRST
Black seed bead gathered frame bag with gold-tone metal frame set with gold seed beads and multihued enamel, beaded looped fringe along the bottom, a coiled chain handle, and hinged pressure clasp closure.
Label: Made in France / for / The Wm H. Block Co.
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.75"
Height: 5.25"
Depth: 1.75"
Handle Drop: 4"

THE SECOND
White, pearlescent, and taupe seed bead frame bag with gold-tone stamped frame, attached chain handle, light pink rosette snap closure, and front cameo. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.5"
Height: 5"
Width: 2"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE THIRD
Black seed bead frame clutch with black enamel inlaid silver-tone frame and rhinestone set silver-tone floral hinged clasp.
Label: Langlois & Jargeais
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 11"
Height: 5.75"
Width: 1"

THE FOURTH
White seed beaded flap top clutch bag with gold-tone metal frame.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 9"
Height: 3.75"
Width: 1.75"

THE FIFTH
Black seed beaded baguette frame bag with antique gold-tone frame embellished with silver and black beads, rhinestones, and metal braid, and top hinged clasp. Mirror included.
Label: Ed B. Robinson
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Height: 4.25"
Width: 1.75"
Strap Drop: 5"

THE SIXTH
Black satin snap pouch embellished with black, green, blue, and pink seed beading in floral motif.
Label: Illegible
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.5"
Height: 3.5"
Width: 0.75"

THE SEVENTH
Black seed beaded coin purse embroidered with multi-hued floral chain stitching, and gold-tone frame with top globe kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.5"
Height: 2.5"
Width: 1.5"

THE EIGHTH
White faille scalloped frame bag embellished with pearl finished beading, gold and silver metallic thread and multi-hued floral embroidery, and rhinestones, a silver-tone metal frame set with rectangular rhinestones, and hinged clasp closure. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.5"
Height: 4.5"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 1.75"

THE NINTH
White faille frame clutch bag embellished with gold metallic thread and multi-hued floral embroidery, a gold-tone metal frame set with mini faux pearls, and hinged clasp closure. Mirror included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7.75"
Height: 4.5"
Width: 1.5"

THE TENTH
Multi-hued floral cross stitch on white frame bag with etched gold-tone frame, chain handle, and top floral die-cut hinged closure. Mirror and comb included.
Label: JB & Co Vienna Handwork
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 4.75"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 6"

THE ELEVENTH
Red pastoral scene tapestry style frame bag with chain handle, gold-tone frame set with faceted beads and red enamel, and top hinged closure. Mirror and snap pouch included.
Label: Bacher & Co. / Vienna / I. Wollzeile 14
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 5.5"
Width: 1.25"
Strap Drop: 6.5"

THE TWELFTH
Yellow and multi-hued floral beaded frame bag with beaded fringe, blue silk braided cord shoulder strap with globe bead detail, and top gold-tone etched metal kissing closure set with enamel shapes.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 7"
Height: 8.75"
Width: 0.5"
Strap Drop: 20.25"

THE THIRTEENTH
White silk floral brocade snap pouch with multi-hued ikat "watercolor" motif and lined in leather.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.75"
Height: 2.5"

THE FOURTEENTH
Gray neo-classical motif tapestry card case lined in ivory silk moire.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 2.25"
Height: 3.25"

THE FIFTEENTH
Dark purple with red floral and vine hand painted card case lined in gray brocade and edges with leather. Six cards included with painted exotic birds embellished with feathers included.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 4.25"
Height: 2.75"

THE SIXTEENTH
White seed beaded coin purse with pink, blue, and yellow beaded flower motif and top gold-tone metal kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.25"
Height: 3"

THE SEVENTEENTH
White, blue, pink, and yellow seed bead coin purse with chevron pattern and top gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4"
Height: 2.25"

THE EIGHTEENTH
White seed beaded circular coin purse with brown, yellow, pink, and blue floral motif, and top gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 3.75"
Height: 3.5"

THE NINETEENTH
White seed beaded coin purse with pink, blue, and green floral chain stitched embroidery, and gold-tone metal frame with kissing closure.
Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements:
Length: 4.25"
Height: 2.75"

THE TWENTIETH
White seed beaded bill fold with pink, blue, green, and metallic thread floral chain stitched embroidery, and attached gold-tone metal frame satin coin purse with kissing closure.
Label: Jollos / Original
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 4.5"
Height: 3.25"

THE TWENTY-FIRST
White seed beaded bill fold with metallic gold spots and lined in red ribbed silk with small snap pouch.
Label: Made in France / Marguerite Fresse / Paris
Style/Serial No.: N/A

Approximate Measurements: (folded)
Length: 3.75"
Height: 3.25"
Property from the Carmen S. Holeman Trust, Indianapolis, Indiana

Condition:THE FIRSTThe overall condition is very good though there is some noticeable wear to the frame and slight discoloration on the handle. THE SECONDThe overall condition is very good though there is some darkening along the top of the metal frame where the closure clasps are attached, some plating is worn thin on the top and along the chain from use, and the lining has some orange spots near the opening. The interior elasticized pocket has lost it's stretch and the included mirror has darkened spots from aging.THE THIRDThe overall condition is very good though there are two small rhinestones missing, one on the top floral clasp and one on the front left scroll. There are some light scratches on the top enamel frame and some light discoloring on the metal clasp.THE FOURTHThe overall condition is very good though there are a few missing beads on the top flap along the fold lines. The frame has some wear along the front left edge.THE FIFTHThe overall condition is very good though the frame has some noticeable darkening due to use and age and some of the plating has worn thin on the front clasp and top corner edges. The edges of the mirror are starting to tarnish from age.THE SIXTHThe overall condition is very good with no visible issues.THE SEVENTHThe overall condition is very good with some minor discoloring on the frame closures and along the exterior edges.THE EIGHTHThe overall condition is good though with the top frame having either tarnished or the plating worn thin along the handle and there are 6 rhinestones missing along the frame and front clasp. The metallic thread embroidery has some darkening due to age.THE NINTHThe overall condition is good though the exterior has some darkening throughout due to age and some worn spots along the seams. There is a small loss on the back hand strap at the stop and there is some thread loss along the sides. The top frame has darkened worn areas on each of the corners, the top hinged clasp, and along the edges. The mirror reflective backing has mostly worn away but the glass is still intact. THE TENTHThe overall condition is very good with minimal darkening due to age throughout the cross stitched sides. The frame has several scratches along the edges and the top of the clasp is missing some plating. The mirror is intact though the reflective surface has started to fog.THE ELEVENTHThe overall condition is good though the frame is missing 14 stones and has a few cracks in the enamel just under the top clasp. The frame is darkened throughout from use but still fully functional. The mirror reflective surface is starting to fog though fully intact.THE TWELFTHThe overall condition is good structurally though there is some bead loss, most noticeable on the front upper right corner, back right side 1.5" below the frame and on the upper back right side under the frame. Additional bead loss is minimal along the bottom edge where the fringe is attached. The frame is noticeably worn with the plating revealing the base metal along the top and side edges. The frame is misshapen but still intact and functional.THE THIRTEENTHThe overall condition is very good structurally though the pouch appears to have darkened due to age and the leather lining has some darkened marks throughout. There is some verdigris on the interior snap backing plate.THE FOURTEENTHThe overall condition is very good with no visible issues.THE FIFTEENTHThe overall condition is very good with some minor darkening throughout the exterior and minor wear along the leather trim. The included cards have yellowed but are still intact.THE SIXTEENTHThe overall condition is very good though there is some minor bead loss on the front left bottom flower and there are some small marks on the interior opening lining. THE SEVENTEENTHThe overall condition is very good though the plating on the gold-tone frame is worn revealing the base metal, though the frame is still functional.THE EIGHTEENTHThe overall condition is very good though the top kissing closure knobs plating has worn thin revealing the base metal.THE NINETEENTHThe overall condition is very good structurally though there is some bead loss on two of the top corners next to the frame. The top kissing closure is missing one faux pearl on its knob and the frame has several scratches and some worn areas from use.THE TWENTIETHThe overall condition is very good though the attached coin purse gold-tone plating has mostly worn away and there is a dark spot on the bottom of the purse.THE TWENTY-FIRSTThe overall condition is very good with no visible issues.Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email us with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.