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”.
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.
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
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 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”).
