Whiting and Davis deco enamel mesh child’s purse, in colors of orange and pear green. Van Dyke fringe. Good condition; enamel on a few tiles is worn, especially under shoulders of frame; wear to silver tone frame. Measures 4 3/4:” from clasp to fringe; frame is 3 1/4” wide.
Adorable pair of antique blue leather baby boots, with matching dyed fur trim. Wonderful stitched detailing, braided pull, and cotton lining. Light soiling and wear to soles. Measure 5 1/8” talk; soles are 4 3/4”.
A rare arts and crafts hand tooled leather clutch purse circa the 1920’s, by Bosca. What makes this purse so unusual are its color and condition. The purse is an indigo blue, an extremely rare color for arts and crafts purses. The design features sinuous art nouveau flowers set in a geometric deco motif. This purse has never been used and is in perfect condition. Green suede lining with original indigo change purse, three compartments (one secret and locked) and two pockets (one zippered). Just ...click for details
Early 20th century sequined and beaded evening bag. Lovely delicate color palette of sea green, clear and faux pearl beads, and white sequins. White silk lining. Tagged “Made in France”. Very good condition; some wear to pearl beads. Measures 4” by 4 7/8”.
Attractive art deco beaded purse, featuring a flower and leaf design, circa 1930. Background is a deep brown; design and accents are worked in green, blue, gold, bronze and an array of pinks. Brown silk lining and mirror are original. Faux tortoise frame. Excellent condition, except for a few missing beads on the handle. Measures 5 7/8” by 6”.
These are two very interesting pairs of art deco beaded bands – I’d say they were garters except they are not stretchy enough. Both sets are worked in dazzling glass beads: one pair is shades of pink with a central buckle panel in pink sequins and outlined in plate thread. The second pair is worked in purple and gray, including the central circular buckle panel. Excellent condition. Pink measure 14”; purple and gray measure 13 1/2”.
Superb quality doubled-sided petit point purse, featuring men, women and a child relaxing in pastoral settings. On the front, five courtiers chat in a beautiful garden the shading and detail are so fine, you can see ruffles and other details of dress. The reverse features a man, woman and child in a garden amid statuary; the man’s sword identifies him as a soldier. Gilt metal and marcasite frame. Butter silk lining. Purse is in excellent condition; several marcasites lacking; lipstick stains ...click for details
Charming French silk-stitched clutch purse, featuring a shepherd presenting his shepherdess with a rose; she has a lamb on a silk lead. The reverse features a landscape with flowers, trees and a gothic ruin. Watered taupe silk lining. Excellent condition. Measures 8 1/2” by 6”.
Extremely featuring a bowl of multi-colored flowers set amid elaborate leaves and scrolls in browns and taupe; the flowers are beautifully shaded. Lovely blue and white enamel frame with scallops, marcasite pull, and glass moonstone clasp. Excellent condition; ivory silk lining shows a bit of wear. Measures 6” by 6”.
Rare child or doll’s enamel mesh purse from the 1920’s, in pink on a white ground, probably Mandalian. The design is comprised of a bird on a branch surround by a floral border. The purse was obviously well-used: there are losses to a total of five tiles, the frame shows wear, and is could use a clean. Very collectible. Purse measures 3 1/2”.
