1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
Located in London, GB
of marcasite stones in the art deco style. The handle is heavyweight grosgrain ribbon. Satin lined
1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
Located in London, GB
of marcasite stones in the art deco style. The handle is heavyweight grosgrain ribbon. Satin lined
1920's Art Deco Handbag with Chrysoprase & Marcasite Frame
Located in Oradell, NJ
frame of brilliant green chrysoprase stones surrounded by marcasites. Chrysoprase is a vivid green
Jacomo Skin Bag with Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
A gorgeous sparkling vintage marcasite frame is paired with a neutral snakeskin in this elegant
Jacomo, Paris Marcasite & Silk Bag
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
Jacomo specialized in using vintage bag frames, like this 1920's silver frame set with marcasites
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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
1930's Black Lizard Evening Bag Silver, Marcasite, Chrysoprase Onyx Clasp As New
Located in New Hope, PA
silver clasp [which I believe is sterling silver ] decorated with marcasites, an onyx stone in the center
French 40s Lizard Evening Bag with Peking Glass and Marcasites
Located in Gresham, OR
and marcasite. Marked Cerny Made in France. Black lizard skin in excellent condition and lined in
Judith Leiber Black Karung Snake Skin Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber black karung snake skin clutch or handbag with marcasite closure and change purse
1920's Suede Handbag with Marcasites & Chrysophase
Located in New Hope, PA
Soft medium brown suede is accented by a silver frame and clasp set with marcasite and chrysophase
Black Alligator Clutch, Black Mother of Pearl and Marcasite Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
Mother of Pearl. They are separated by vertical bands of marcasites. The center of the bag has marcasite
Emerald Satin, Onyx and Marcasite Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Satin Evening bag with a onyx and marcasite decorated frame in sterling silver
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H 9.75 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Shimmering Antique Art Deco 1920s Marcasite Beaded Paisley Flapper Evening Bag
Located in Tustin, CA
with thousands of tiny, hand-sewn, semi-precious marcasite stones which enhance and elevate the subtle
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H 6.25 in D 2.25 in L 9 in
Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
through with gold, with a very large silver, marcasite and green crysoprase clasp, that lifts to open
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
1930's Green Lizard Evening Bag Silver, Marcasite and Chrysoprase Clasp As New
Located in New Hope, PA
[unmarked so I can't say that it is sterling but that would be my guess] studded with marcasite and a
Jacomo Green Alligator Handbag with Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
A green alligator and marcasite frame handbag re-created by Jacomo. The silver tone frame has a
1980s Purple Python Jacomo Clutch with Sterling and Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
Purple python clutch with sterling silver and marcasite antique frame. The frame has Englilsh
Vintage art deco evening bag, sterling silver & marcasite,
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Black silk, Sterling silver with enamel, black onyx, marcasite, and crystals,all gem set. It also
Vintage French Black Beaded Evening Bag/Enamel Marcasite Frame
Located in New York, NY
bag is black enamel with a center design of three silver flowers encrusted with marcasites. Each
Black Satin Evening Bag with Marcasite and Green Stone Frame
Located in New York, NY
with marcasites and on each end there is a green cabochon stone. The black satin strap is 14" long.
Art Deco Black Satin Purse with Marcasite and Onyx Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco black satin handbag with exquisite marcasite, onyx and rhinestone silver tone frame. This
Early 1900s Antique Black Faille Purse With Green Jade and Marcasite Trim
Located in Long Beach, CA
oval cabochon surrounded with marcasite's and embellished with the initials AB covered in marcasite
1940'S Kid Leather & Gilt Brass Marcasite "Dragonfly" Hand Bag By, Koret
By Koret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S "Koretelope" Black Kid Leather Silver & Gold Gilt Brass, Marcasite Crystal Embellished
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