Early Purses

Lot (3) early scenic beaded purses. Imperfections.

Collection of early "Miser" purses. Over (30) examples. Cases not included.

Two early purses

Beaded Early Purse

Misc. lot including early Iroquois basket dated 1874, early purses. Provenance Silvernail family Chatham Center/Valatie N.Y.

FIVE WHITING and DAVIS PAINTED METAL MESH PURSES, EARLY 20th C. One having gilt frame and colorful peacock, and four having Deco enameled frame, various florals and abstract designs. All marked on ins

All hinged frame with colored floral design and chain handle. Smallest 5 x 6 1/2, largest 6 1/2 x 10. (Two with torn linings, one lining removed, minor tarnish) good. ASPCA.

Various hinged frames in gold or silver metal and colored floral decoration. Smallest 5 x 7, largest 9 x 6. (Two with minor tarnish, one with few open links) good-excellent. ASPCA.

Three envelope style including one Egyptian Revival, two drawstring pouches with floral design. Smallest 4 1/2 x 3 1/2, largest 6 1/4 x 9. (Striped floral bag has minor bead and fringe loss, drawstrin

FOUR METAL MESH PURSES, EARLY 20th C. One large German silver with unusual fringe, frame marked "M M & R". One Mandalian having pierced frame inset with blue stones. One with cathedral frame, (clasp o

One large with hinged rounded handle, kiss clasp and fringe. One with pierced frame and bail handle. One having scrolled frame and fringe. One heavy mesh German silver. Smallest 5 1/4 x 6 1/2, largest

1 suede w/ looped jet fringe, 6"x11.5", (bead loss/disease, oxidization, 1.25" residue mark top CF, tiny stains & indents); 1 black velvet w/ stenciled flap & tassel, 6.5"x14.5", (tarnish, lining remo

Group of Early Fans, Purses, Costumes, Etc

A group of three Chinese embroidered purses early 20th century H: 7, W: 8 1/2 in. (largest) H: 17.78, W: 21.59 cm. (all measurements are approximate) (largest) Provenance: Private collection, Maryland

Both prayer rug design with beaded drawstring and basketweave fringe: One mainly blue and pink, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2, (some very tiny breaks, very minor fringe damage). One pink, green, blue and copper, 6 x

1 - beaded purse with silver plated frame 4.5" x 5.5", 14" H with chain, 2 - beaded purse with ornate pierced brass frame has beads in bullseye pattern, 4.5" x 6", 14" H with chain and fringe, 3 - bea

Lot of 2 beaded purses with drawstrings - plum beads with multi-colored floral decoration, missing few strands of fringe, 9"; red beaded purse, missing few strands of fringe.

Lot of two early 20th century purses - beaded purse with turquoise cartouche with silver glass beads, silverplated frame and chain, heavy fringe with one thread without beads, 10 1/4" H; silver mesh p

Lady's Sterling Chain Mesh Purse, early 20th c., Germany, with an engraved rim, H.- 6 1/2 in., W.- 11 1/2 in., wt.- 10.15 troy oz.

very nice condition except for inside lining

Early beaded purse

A large group of vintage clutch pursesEarly/mid-20th centuryOne marked to lining: KoretComprising nine works including a gathered black satin clutch with green glass and marcasite inlay deco frame wit

MANDALIAN ENAMELED MESH PURSES - LOT OF 3 Three Mandalian enameled mesh purses, early 20th century. Silver tone frames, decorated with polychrome geometric and bird designs. Stamped "Mandalian Mf

1920s PICCADILLY DUO COMPACT & MESH PURSES Two chainmail mesh purses, early 20th century, silver tone cathedral frames with compacts, decorated with blue stone cabochon clasps and woven metal wrist st