Microbeaded 19th century miniature pie crust coin purse, featuring a floral pattern in turquoise blue. Gilt frame. A few small holes; losses under the frame, and some missing loop twist fringe. Measures 3 1/2”.
Finely beaded 19th century miniature pie crust coin purse, featuring a floral geometric pattern in turquoise blue. Gorgeous repousse silver frame. Beading is in good condition; there’s one hole; losses under the frame, and some missing loop twist fringe. Measures 4”.
Fine 19th century floral beaded coin purse with super frame. The frame features sea serpents at the terminals and is set with turquoise colored glass. Pink ball and clear looped tassel. Clasp isn’t working; four glass beads missing; otherwise great condition. Measures 4”.
Early 19th century figural beaded coin purse, depicting an exotic man and woman sitting under a palm tree. Body is coming away from the frame, steel frame is rusty, and there are two small holes and losses under the frame, but the beadwork is wonderful. Small looped tassel. Measures 4 1/2” long.
Super heptagonal 19th century coin purse in bright blue beads with a red rose on one side and a yellow rose on the other. Clear loop fringe; gilt grame and chain. Good condition; scattered bead loss and missing fringe. Measures 4”.
Delicate semi-diamond shaped beaded coin purse from the early 19th century. Same bright floral design on both sides; gilt frame. Beadwork is gorgeous, but there are losses on each side at the frame. Measures 3 1/2” long.
Rare early 19th century beaded coin purse, a souvenir of the Pillnitz quarter of Dresden. On one side is a scene inscribed “Dresden”, including strollers and boaters on the Elbe. The reverse is inscribed “Pillnitz” and features a view of the famous water palace built in the 1720’s. Unfortunately, this purse suffers from lots of bead loss and is coming away from the gilt frame. But it’s a lovely piece of beadwork – and history! Measures 4 1/2” long.
Pretty 19th century carpet design beaded purse, in vivid red, metallic black and white. Beaded handle and fringe. Good condition; a few pieces of fringe missing; a repair on the back on the right side near the handle. Purse body measures 4” by 4 3/4”.
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”.
