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Very cool beaded purse or wallet, with cut steel beads decorating a lovely blue silk. Opens to reveal two blue silk pockets, lined with white silk. Condition is good; a very few scattered single beads are missing ; white silk lining has a lipstick stain. Measures 5 ¾” by 3 ¾”.

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”).

Wonderful Victorian hand sewn gauze and silk reticule or work bag in warm golden tones. The top half is made of delicate gauze, with a silk ribbon pull-through handle. The bottom is patterned floral silk, edged with faux pearls. Very good condition; ribbon is shattered in spots; top has a few spots of soiling. Measures 6 ¾” by 6 ½”.

Stunning and rare antique microbeaded purse depicting an 18th century couple strolling in the country. Their clothing is beautifully detailed, from her wide panniers to his long frock coat. Great condition: one piece of missing fringe; lining needs to be replaced. Measures 7” (including fringe) by 4 ½”.

Extremely fine antique hand-woven 2-sided silk tapestry purse, depicting a couple on one side and a lamb on the other. The pair of lovers are reclining in a pastoral setting, she in dishabille; they are pointing to a mirror she holds as he gazes into it. Another mirror (I think it’s a mirror!) lies in his lap; it looks broken! On the reverse, a lamb lies amid robes, next to a basket of flowers. The artistry, the coloration, the design, are all superb. Very good condition; there are repai...

Fine antique 2-sided tapestry wool purse. On the front: two lovers, she with a basket, wearing a cap; he with a guitar and red high heeled shoes! On the back: a pastoral scene, with tomb or monument amid flowers in the foreground, and a stream and house in the background. Edged in soft leather piping. Lined in cream silk, with change purse and mirror intact. Fine condition: leather edging is worn; lining is torn inside near clasp; slight soiling inside. 7 7/8” by 5 ¾”.

Extremely rare figural Whiting and Davis enamel baby mesh purse, circa the 1920’s, depicting a pastoral (or great house) scene in lovely pastel colors. A great house with red columns sits in the upper left, fronted by a fountain planted with flowers, the whole surrounded by trees and what appears to be a drive on the right. Mint condition. Whiting and Davis mark on ornate goldtone frame. Measures 6” by 4 ¼”.

Unusual and lovely Whiting and Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Black enamel frame; gorgeous colors of green, orange, black and pale blue; and the best fringe ever, alternating linked mesh and beaded strings. Whiting and Davis mark on frame. Wonderful purse, wonderful condition. Measures 6 ½” by 3 ¼”.

Elegant Whiting and Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great abstract deco design in green, brown, and white. Bright blue droops are a great finishing touch! Pretty goldtone frame. Great condition: enamel is fine; one dropped link under one hinge; drops show a bit of wear in one or two spots. Measures 7” (including drops) by 3 ¼”.

Deco beadlite enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great architectural design in blue, red, black and white. Superb architectural frame. Whiting and Davis hang tag. Very good condition; just one or two dropped links under each hinge. Measures 6” by 3 ¼”.

Wonderful Victorian pyrite and 10k rose gold ring, with lovely engraved shoulders. Size 11 ¼. Good condition; some losses of crystals to one side.

Classic deco Whiting & Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. This is the epitome of deco: abstract design in neon colors of pink, yellow, orange and brown. These colors are echoed in the fabulous large enameled frame – what a great look! Whiting & Davis hang tag. Very good condition: some wear to edges of frame. Measures 7” by 5”.

First class deco Whiting & Davis enamel mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. Great abstract pattern on orange and green on a cream background. But what really makes this purse special is its frame: a silvertone domed shape featuring a sort of repousse beaded area, bordered by flower and leaves. Two hang tags; twist link frame. Very good condition; a few links have the slightest wear; some wear to frame. Measures 6 ¼” by 4”.

An beautiful large Whiting and Davis fine Dresden mesh purse, circa the 1920’s. The purse features a pastoral landscape with a house in a colorful landscape. The coloration is a vivid palette of oranges, blues, browns, reds, greens and yellows! Sawtooth fringe, goldtone frame, snake chain, green silk lining. Whiting and Davis stamp on frame. Measures 6” by 5 1/2”. Fringe adds another 1”. Very nice condition: the black background is wearing in some places, but it’s not glaring and look...

Mandalian deco enamel mesh purse, with facing birds motif, circa the 1920’s. Gorgeous rich colors of blue black and brown on a cream field; engraved cathedral frame. No wear to enamel; one missing link, difficult to find. No loss under the hinges. Some losses or shortening to fringe. Measures 7’ by 3 ¼”; fringe adds 1”.

Early 19th Century English School portrait miniature of Elizabeth Rowe (1767-1837), in watercolor on ivory. The sitter is wearing a white cap and fichu with a grey dress, and is seated against a sky background. Inscribed on old label on reverse: “Elizabeth Rowe/My Dear Mother/Born June 10th 1767/Died December 4th 1837/Aged 70.” Verre eglomise mount, turned fruitwood and papier mache frame. Painting nicely done and in very good condition; fruitwood frame is split in two places, glass has a f...

Whiting & Davis Deco Dresden mesh purse with a beautifully enameled frame, circa the 1920’s. The Dresden mesh is softly colored in an abstract pattern of brown and green. The beaten frame is enameled in brown. Everything’s perfect except for the silk lining, which is pulling away at the hinges. Measures 6” by 4”.