Wonderful Antique Figural Beaded Purse, Lovers, 1830

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1837 VR: item #269855
B217c

Wonderful antique hand beaded purse depicting two lovers strolling beneath the trees, circa 1830. The lovers are wearing period dress – the lady sports a wonderful hat with plumes! The header and lining have been replaced with a patterned velvet and silk drawstring. There are several holes in the purse (see images), but the lovers remain delightful! Measures 7 ½” by 5 ½”.

Unusual Beaded Purse, House, Sheep & Church, 1830's

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #269853
B217a

Unusual antique hand beaded double-sided purse, featuring a village landscape complete with houses, a sheep and a church (or monastery), circa 1820-1850. The landscape and floral sections are executed in blue, green and white, against a brown ground – very striking! Striped brown silk lining. The purse lacks a drawstring; there are scattered small areas of bead loss, but they don’t interfere with its unique beauty. Measures 7” by 5 ¾”.

Child’s Kid Gloves w/ Needlework Cuffs, 1900

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #193345
TANCH

An adorable pair of turn of the century children’s kid gloves, the cuff decorated with silk needlework and delicate leather scallop edging. Part of the original label from the dry goods store remains; accompanying inscription reads “Marjorie Flora’s Grandma Lina Margaret Zier gave her this pair of tan kid gloves to be worn with her tan winter coat with tan beaver collar.” Excellent condition; some light soiling. Measure 6 3/8” long.

Rare 19th C Military "Housewife" Rollup

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #193312
TC330

A magnificent English hussif, or housewife, constructed from diamond-shaped felt pieces of military uniforms, circa 1860. A hussif was a long roll of material with pockets which a soldier used to store items like buttons, thread, needles, pins and button cleaner sticks. The work on this hussif is incredible: each felt piece is outlined in and decorated with brightly colored beads. The hussif is divided into six pocket sections. The bright red top section is embroidered “Prince of Wales LXXXII... Click for details

Victorian Beaded Bag

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #193072
0312003

Victorian beaded bag in midnight blue, completely intact. Original blue silk lining is finished with silver mesh trim. Frame is silver alloy with leaf motif typical of Victorian decor.

Unusual Early Purse, Metallic Thread

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #173070
TAU05

Unusual and early embroidered purse, in white and red felt stitched with metallic thread, possibly Turkish or Indian. Very good condition; cotton lining is shattered and felt has a few spots of dirt, but the embroidery and metallic drop tassel are wonderful! Measures 8 1/8” by 6 1/8” – tassel adds 2 ¼”.

Super Cut Steel Beaded Purse, Fab Fringe!

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #173067
BAU01

Super early 20th century cut steel beaded purse with everything intact – a rarity for these delicate pouches! From the lovely beading to the gorgeous full fringe to the fringed flap to the beaded handle, this purse has it all. Top bar frame is intact; lining is good; it’s shattered a bit near the top. Measures 4 ¾” by 6 ¼” (fringe adds 2 ½”).

Victorian beaded bag

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #132808

Victorian floral beaded bag on black velvet with original silk lining, drawstring cords and headers. Bag is beaded on both sides, with one small section of loss of beads (see photo #3). Beaded finial at base. Black velvet with white, black, navy, purple flowers and deep green leaves, 9" X 7".

Victorian Handpainted Fire Screen

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #757512
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This unusual fire screen used in Victorian times, when fire not lit, to hide fireplace opening. It measures 32" x 23" wide. The painted canvas depicts a horse and carriag with a lady driving. This is a cross collectible: fireplace and horse memorobelia. The condition is good with a visable white line in right lower corner.

Rare Mid-Victorian Beaded Bag Early Plastic Frame

Antiques: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1900: item #727055

This extremely rare antique bag from an English dealer near Cambridge is sure to be a star in any handbag collection. I date it to the 1860s or 1870s, based on a confluence of factors. First off, its frame and chain are splendid examples of the earliest craftsmanship in plastic - so early, in fact, that there's no clasp! Thus, the custom of attaching purse chains diagonally to both sides was born for security (and continued into the Edwardian era, long after clasps became quite good). Another fa... Click for details