Lovely Antique Beaded Purse, Rose Spray

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #55236
JPH340a

Unusual, large and lovely antique beaded reticule. It features a central rose spray surrounded by smaller red and lavender blooms against a crystal field, with exception of the bottom section, which displays a background of saffron beads. The header is exceptionally nice: it's beaded, with each loop a different color -- clear, yellow, lavender, red, pink and green! Beautiful floral silk lining. Gold cord handle. Condition is excellent: a few missing loops of fringe (3-4); cord handle is new an... Click for details

Arts & Crafts Linen - Small table Runners

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #435014
651

Pair of 10.5" square table runners with a silk chain type stitch framing each on ecru linen. One runner has corner stitching in lighter blue silk. Both pieces are clean and fully hemmed on the edges. Very nice set to place under vases or metal work to protect your Stickley finishes.

Arts & Crafts Linen - Large Square Table Runner

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1920: item #435012
650

Words cannot describe the beauty of this piece of highly skilled workmanship. Silk on ecru linen in styleized arts and crafts motifs that will be the focal point of any room it is placed in. The piece measures 35" square and is in excellent condition other than for three tiny holes 1/16" each near the center of the piece.

Rare and Exquisite Antique Petitpoint Bag

Archives: Decorative Art: Textiles: Accessories Pre 1910: item #99120

Price of $475 includes insured shipping anywhere in the U.S.

I'm calling this gorgeous evening bag Edwardian based on clasp shape and the prevalence of marcasites, but it could as easily be Victorian. The lavish detail of its frame (including dainty scalloped edging and inlay that appears to be mother-of-pearl) suggests a *very* early dating... Click for details