This is a truly wonderful little early 19th century beaded coin purse. The front depicts a man fishing by a stream; there’s a vase of flowers on the reverse. The body of the bag is worked in golden yellow, and the beadwork for the designs is intricate and colorful. Great condition; a few bead missing at the bottom edges. Lovely gilt frame and chain. Purse measures 4 1/2”.
Beautifully executed miniature pie crust coin purse, featuring a sun-shaped geometric pattern in blues and gold and white. Beading is in excellent condition; body is coming loose from frame; frame clasp is broken. Measures 4”.
19th century beaded coin purse, with interesting sea serpent gilt frame. Classic floral motifs in bright colors. Minor bead loss under the ends of the frame; bag pulling away from the frame in several spots. Measures 3 1/2” long.
Delicate 19th century beaded purse, featuring an elegant abstract design. Colors are green, gold, red, pink, clear and bronze. Bead loss and tears at the top; missing one tassel. Measures 4” by 3 1/2”.
Fabulous 19th century beaded figural purse, featuring a cavalier in an interior setting. The cavalier is depicted in a plumed hat, sword, and colorful clothing. He stands in the middle of a beautifully detailed room, with red and white tiled floor, chair, swag curtain and table with a meal laid out. Beautiful red loop fringe. Great condition; a missing bead here or there; no frame, but I’m not sure it was ever framed. A thin string with fringe-loop tassel serves as a drawstring. Measures 3 ...click for details
Gorgeous 19th century miniature coin purse, with delicate gilt frame and chain. One side depicts six colorful parrots against a crystal beaded field with an intense blue border. The reverse features six red and pink flowers. White silk lining. Perfect original condition. Measures 3 3/4” long.
Sweet 19th century beaded coin purse, with pretty gilt frame. Classic floral motifs in bright colors. Minor bead loss under the ends of the frame. Measures 3 3/4”.
Diminutive early 19th century beaded reticule, depicting a gazebo. Clear beaded body, with a graceful greenery-draped gazebo or monument in the center section. The bottom section is blue with pink flowers. The top section features a narrow pink border with black zigzag pattern, surmounted by a maroon silk header. Bead loss and repairs as pictured; silk is stiff and shattered in places. Measures 5” by 3”.
Early 19th century beaded reticule, in clear beads with a blue geometric pattern. Clear beaded twist fringe. Good condition; header is missing, as is about 1/3 of the twist fringe. Measures 4 3/8 long, excluding fringe.
Wonderful early 19th century English beaded coin purse, signed by the maker, Sarah Johnson. The body of the bag is done in clear beads. The header is floral, with yellow, pink and blue flowers on one side, and yellow, blue and black flowers on the other. The bottom section features blue flowers on one side and a tiny blue flower on the other, surmounting Sarah’s name in gold beads. Excellent condition; a bead missing here or there. Measures 3 7/8” by 3 1/8”.
