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Silk Purse Antique

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910
Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910

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H 7 in W 5 in D 2 in

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Elevate your style with this exquisite antique hand-embroidered silk purse dating back to 1910, a

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1910s French Silk Purse Antique

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Bronze

Antique Print of a Jacobite Pincushion and a Silk Purse by Gibb, 1890
Antique Print of a Jacobite Pincushion and a Silk Purse by Gibb, 1890

Antique Print of a Jacobite Pincushion and a Silk Purse by Gibb, 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Jacobite Pincushion - Silk Purse'. Chromolithographic plate originating from

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19th Century European Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Paper

Germaine Guerin Paris Chinoise Silk Damask Evening Hand Bag
Germaine Guerin Paris Chinoise Silk Damask Evening Hand Bag

Germaine Guerin Paris Chinoise Silk Damask Evening Hand Bag

Located in Sharon, CT

1920's silk damask Chinoise Patterned with Oriental motifs. Gold washed Clasp holding a mother of

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

French Deco Silk Fabric Evening Bag
French Deco Silk Fabric Evening Bag

French Deco Silk Fabric Evening Bag

Located in Sharon, CT

4 1/2" x 4" with a woven silk handle. Abstract multicolored Deco Print. Bag unfolded with a small

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp
Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp

Cartier Silk Clutch with Turquoise and Diamond Clasp

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier clutch of 19th Century Asian textile mixed with gold kid piping with turquoise ball clasp set with rose diamond.
7" x 5" x 1.5" 1920-30's.
Charming original c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Valentino Multicolored Wild Silk Handbag
Valentino Multicolored Wild Silk Handbag

Valentino Multicolored Wild Silk Handbag

$633

H 5.12 in D 2.76 in L 8.67 in

Valentino Multicolored Wild Silk Handbag

By Valentino

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Valentino - (Made in Italy) Multicolored wild silk handbag with purple trimmings. Golden metal

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Silk Purse Antique

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp
Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp

By Cartier

Located in Sharon, CT

Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame is two coloured, with

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1920s British Silk Purse Antique

1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse
1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse

1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse

$657

H 2.37 in W 2.72 in D 0.48 in

1850 Austrian Enamel Coin Purse

Located in Vienna, AT

purse is lined with scarlet red silk. The closing mechanism with little spring button works fine. The

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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Peony Blossom Lady's Purse, c. 1900
Chinese Peony Blossom Lady's Purse, c. 1900

Chinese Peony Blossom Lady's Purse, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This delicate silk accessory is a Qing-dynasty lady's purse, originally worn around the wrist or

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk

Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance
Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance

Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful antique embroidered purse from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Linen, Silk, Giltwood

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

$1,097

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse

Located in London, GB

A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual

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1880s French Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Black Fabric Evening Bag Purse
Vintage Sterling Silver Black Fabric Evening Bag Purse

Vintage Sterling Silver Black Fabric Evening Bag Purse

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

trimmed with a lace and silk thread braiding. Purse liner is intact but does show wear consistent with

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Early 20th Century Unknown Silk Purse Antique

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Silver

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Silk Purse
Silk Purse

Silk Purse

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H 8 in W 8 in D 1 in

Silk Purse

Located in Perth, GB

Silk Purse

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Early 20th Century European Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse
June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

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H 5 in W 4 in D 3 in

June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse

Located in Topanga, CA

This purse was previously owned by June Carter-Cash and passed down to her grandaughter. It is

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20th Century Edwardian Silk Purse Antique

Deco Silk Satin Purse
Deco Silk Satin Purse

Deco Silk Satin Purse

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H 7 in W 10 in D 1.75 in

Deco Silk Satin Purse

Located in Topanga, CA

Shiny, black double faced silk satin deco purse with silver metal frame. Decorated with black

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

1920's Black Silk Handbag Embellished withTambour Embroidery
1920's Black Silk Handbag Embellished withTambour Embroidery

1920's Black Silk Handbag Embellished withTambour Embroidery

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an handsome 1920's vintage, black silk bag lavishly embellished with tambour embroidery

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

1920s French haute couture superb blue silk embroidered handbag
1920s French haute couture superb blue silk embroidered handbag

1920s French haute couture superb blue silk embroidered handbag

Located in Newark, DE

Haute couture, Paris 1920 Gorgeous Hand embroidered evening handbag, blue and ivory silk

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet
French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet

French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet

By Boris Jean Lacroix

Located in New York, NY

constellations. It has a silk interior with smaller coin purse and mirror. It is marked Madeleine Vionnet, from

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk, Beads

1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies
1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies

1920's Cornflower Blue Chinese Embroidered Handbag/ Butterflies

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a sweet 1920's, Chinese cornflower blue silk embroidered purse lavishly decorated with a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Vintage 1930 French Art Deco Ostrich Skin Handbag
Vintage 1930 French Art Deco Ostrich Skin Handbag

Vintage 1930 French Art Deco Ostrich Skin Handbag

Located in Antwerp, BE

grosgrain silk lining with change purse . The colour is anthracite which is between navy blue and black

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Early 20th Century Silk Purse Antique

An 18th century embroidered Satin silk purse from France
An 18th century embroidered Satin silk purse from France

An 18th century embroidered Satin silk purse from France

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1760 France Precious embroidered ivory silk satin purse with its original glitter, dating

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1760s French Silk Purse Antique

20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining
20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining

20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining

Located in Gresham, OR

A fantastic 20s Chinese lamé silk brocade pouch purse with ormolu top frame and mirrored inner lid

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,
Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,

Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,

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H 7.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in L 7.2 in

Silk velvet Moghul style clutch bag, 1920s,

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Royal blue silk velvet, most likely French in origin. The frame is made from base metal/brass, set with

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag
Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag

Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag

By Christian Dior

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage DIOR 'Limited Edition' clutch comes in a silver beaded silk featuring a silver tone logo

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19th Century Silk Purse Antique

Antique Chinese Silk Figural Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Antique Chinese Silk Figural Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Antique Chinese Silk Figural Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Located in Atlanta, GA

with this exquisite antique Chinese Silk Embroidered purse. Embellished with a figural motif of

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

30s Deco Velvet Clutch in Persimmon Silk w/ Rhinestone Clasp
30s Deco Velvet Clutch in Persimmon Silk w/ Rhinestone Clasp

30s Deco Velvet Clutch in Persimmon Silk w/ Rhinestone Clasp

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful 1930s Art Deco style silk velvet evening bag in persimmon color with a rhinestone paste

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.
An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.

An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

stylised floral motif, with a beautifully coloured silk 'floral' fabric bag. Lined in chartreuse silk with

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1920s British Silk Purse Antique

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s
Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

frame, and silk fabric making the bag, in oyster with tangerine, cerulean and black decorations. It is

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

A Renaissance style real and semi precious stone silk velvet handbag, 1920s
A Renaissance style real and semi precious stone silk velvet handbag, 1920s

A Renaissance style real and semi precious stone silk velvet handbag, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

one side, all set in silver, crown a rich, deep royal purple silk velvet bag. Renaissance in style

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1920s Italian Silk Purse Antique

A Paul Poiret (attributed to) Embroidered Kaftan and Purse - Circa 1915/1925
A Paul Poiret (attributed to) Embroidered Kaftan and Purse - Circa 1915/1925

A Paul Poiret (attributed to) Embroidered Kaftan and Purse - Circa 1915/1925

By Paul Poiret

Located in Toulon, FR

and gold lamé bands. Matching flap purse. Salmon silk pongee lining. No label. Excellent condition of

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

1920s Chinese Silk Embroidered Clutch Bag
1920s Chinese Silk Embroidered Clutch Bag

1920s Chinese Silk Embroidered Clutch Bag

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H 5.5 in D 1.5 in L 10 in

1920s Chinese Silk Embroidered Clutch Bag

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely stunning silk clutch bag of Chinese origin dating from the 1920s. It consists

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame
1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame

1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame

Located in London, GB

An absolutely stunning 1920s oe early 1930s black silk bag handmade in France with intricate floral

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1920s French Art Nouveau Silk Purse Antique

Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique
Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique

Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique

Located in Wallkill, NY

This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape

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1920s Silk Purse Antique

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s
A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

original Victorian printed silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame is hand coloured, and, inside, on

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates carved ivory (as

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1920s French Silk Purse Antique

Antique Miniature Boxwood Traveller Bag Purse Iron Silk Cotton
Antique Miniature Boxwood Traveller Bag Purse Iron Silk Cotton

Antique Miniature Boxwood Traveller Bag Purse Iron Silk Cotton

Located in Munich, Bavaria

silk and has steel fittings. The handle is made out of cotton.

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Mid-19th Century Unknown High Victorian Silk Purse Antique

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Purse are finished in Morrocan Burgundy Leather lined inside by burgundy moire silk and each item is

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silver

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones
German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones

German 1925 Art Deco Enameled Gala Purse Bag In .935 Sterling With Gemstones

By Theodor Fahrner

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco gala purse with gemstones. An exceptional and colorful purse, created in Europe during

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1920s German Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule
Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule

Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule

Located in Tetbury, GB

A magnificent 19th century English silk purse or reticule with wirework and sequin decoration. To

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19th Century British George III Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk

Antique Russian Sapphire Gold Silver Silk Purse
Antique Russian Sapphire Gold Silver Silk Purse

Antique Russian Sapphire Gold Silver Silk Purse

Located in Redmond, WA

chain with collet set sapphires in gold mounts, fitted with original silk brocade purse attached and

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Sterling SIlver & Brocade Tiffany Art Deco Purse
Sterling SIlver & Brocade Tiffany Art Deco Purse

Sterling SIlver & Brocade Tiffany Art Deco Purse

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco era silk brocade purse with gilt sterling silver frame by Tiffany & Co. The silk brocade

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Early 20th Century American Silk Purse Antique

1920’s Art Deco Silk Jacquard Evening Bag with Dragons
1920’s Art Deco Silk Jacquard Evening Bag with Dragons

1920’s Art Deco Silk Jacquard Evening Bag with Dragons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This lovely Art Deco evening bag is made from shimmery silk jacquard in shades of sky blue, rose

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Silk Purse Antique

Antique English Clock Circa 1880
Antique English Clock Circa 1880

Antique English Clock Circa 1880

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H 7.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Antique English Clock Circa 1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

like cheap reproductions, silk flowers, and fake purses, never mind. This one runs well and has been

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19th Century British Victorian Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Brass

"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s
"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s

"Forbidden Stitch" Chinese Silk Purse, circa 1840s

Located in Yardley, PA

Small intricately embroidered small purse and pocket watch holder,

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Silk

Ca.1910 Chinoiserie embroidered silk bag
Ca.1910 Chinoiserie embroidered silk bag

Ca.1910 Chinoiserie embroidered silk bag

Located in Stamford, CT

Turn Of A Century evening bag comprised of an Chinese blue embroidered silk bag with an 18k gold

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1910s Silk Purse Antique

1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag
1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag

1920s Whiting and Davis Dresden Mesh Floral Silk Screened Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Houston, TX

chain strap is gold-tone. The purse is fully lined in satin silk and has an interior pocket. Length

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1920s Silk Purse Antique

1910s Art Nouveau Black Silk and Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
1910s Art Nouveau Black Silk and Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag

1910s Art Nouveau Black Silk and Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag

Located in Wigan, GB

evening bag is made from black silk. It features a celluloid frame which has been molded with a design

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1910s French Silk Purse Antique

Victorian Embossed Leather Purse
Victorian Embossed Leather Purse

Victorian Embossed Leather Purse, C. 1880s

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H 9.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in

Victorian Embossed Leather Purse

Located in Troy, NY

This Victorian leather embossed purse depicts a cherub playing a lute in the center, surrounded by

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1880s Victorian Silk Purse Antique

Materials

Leather, Silk

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Silk Purse Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary silk purse antique for your needs in our varied inventory. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Pink and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect silk purse antique may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Finding a silk purse antique for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Silk Purse Antique?

The price for a silk purse antique starts at $250 and tops out at $15,750, and on average, selling for $803.
Questions About Silk Purse Antique
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.