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Celluloid Frame - Peacocks

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French Carved Celluloid Purse

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Chinese Man Celluloid Purse Frame

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Souvenir of the North African Campaign

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Sioux Beaded Doctor’s Bag

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Beaded Figural Purse 1840

Beaded Figural Purse 1840

German Beaded Bag

German Beaded Bag

Micro Beaded Floral

Micro Beaded Floral

Micro Beaded Figural

Micro Beaded Figural

Stunning Silk Stitch

Stunning Silk Stitch

Celluloid Frame – Peacocks

Celluloid Frame – Peacocks

French Carved Celluloid Purse

French Carved Celluloid Purse

Sioux Beaded Doctor’s Bag

Sioux Beaded Doctor’s Bag

Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Micro Beaded Figural Lorelei

Micro Beaded Figural Lorelei

1920’s Large Leather Clutch

1920’s Large Leather Clutch

Celluloid Lid Beaded Vanity Purse

Celluloid Lid Beaded Vanity Purse

Figural Middle-Eastern Celluloid Vanity Purse

Figural Middle-Eastern Celluloid Vanity Purse

SPIRIT FLASK COIN PURSE

SPIRIT FLASK COIN PURSE

Celluloid Figural Frame

Celluloid Figural Frame

Micro Beaded Venetian Figural Scenic

Micro Beaded Venetian Figural Scenic

19th Century Beaded Purse – Sterling Frame

19th Century Beaded Purse – Sterling Frame

Dancing Lady

Dancing Lady

Micro Beaded Rug Purse

Micro Beaded Rug Purse

Figural & Floral Micro Beaded Purse

Figural & Floral Micro Beaded Purse

Figural Colonial Couple

Figural Colonial Couple

Micro Beaded Rug Pattern

Micro Beaded Rug Pattern

Venetian Figural Purse

Venetian Figural Purse

Venetian Micro Beaded Purse

Venetian Micro Beaded Purse

Venetian Lighted Cabinet Display

Venetian Lighted Cabinet Display

Venetian Scenic Beaded Purse

Venetian Scenic Beaded Purse

Beaded Figural Elk

Beaded Figural Elk

Courting Couple Reticule

Courting Couple Reticule

Beaded Castle Purse – Figural Frame

Beaded Castle Purse – Figural Frame

Beaded Scenic Castle Purse

Beaded Scenic Castle Purse

Beaded Castle Purse

Beaded Castle Purse

Figural Beaded Purse – George & Martha Washington?

Figural Beaded Purse – George & Martha Washington?

1960’s Pierre Cardin

1960’s Pierre Cardin

Rare Micro Petit Point Winter/Summer

Rare Micro Petit Point Winter/Summer

Koret Patent Leather KINGPIN

Koret Patent Leather KINGPIN

Egyptian Revival Sphinx Purse

Egyptian Revival Sphinx Purse

Celluloid Grasshoppers Purse

Celluloid Grasshoppers Purse

Silver Art Nouveau Birds Purse

Silver Art Nouveau Birds Purse

Beaded Asian purse

Beaded Asian purse

Figural Frame – Leather Bag

Figural Frame – Leather Bag

French Suede Vanity Purse

French Suede Vanity Purse

Celluloid Egyptian Revival Sarcophagus Purse

Celluloid Egyptian Revival Sarcophagus Purse

Egyptian Revival King Tut Purse

Egyptian Revival King Tut Purse

1920s Silk And Beaded Clutch

1920s Silk And Beaded Clutch

Beaded Kitten Purse

Beaded Kitten Purse

Art Deco Purse

Art Deco Purse

Beaded Fruit

Beaded Fruit

Tiffany Petit Point

Tiffany Petit Point

Figural Woman with Dog

Figural Woman with Dog

Castle Scenic Purse

Castle Scenic Purse

Mosaic Frame Steel Beaded

Mosaic Frame Steel Beaded

Colorful Steel Beaded Purse

Colorful Steel Beaded Purse

Petit Point Purse

Petit Point Purse

Micro Petit Point Purse

Micro Petit Point Purse

French Steel Beaded Purse

French Steel Beaded Purse

Antique Beaded Floral Reticule

Antique Beaded Floral Reticule

Art Deco micro beaded purse

Art Deco micro beaded purse

Micro beaded gazelles

Micro beaded gazelles

3D Celluloid Sheik

3D Celluloid Sheik

Celluloid Figural Frame

Celluloid Figural Frame

Celluloid Geisha Frame

Celluloid Geisha Frame

Beaded Parrot Purse

Beaded Parrot Purse

Child felt flapper purse

Child felt flapper purse

Guilloché enamel purse

Guilloché enamel purse

Ribbit

Ribbit

Unusual celluloid dance purse

Unusual celluloid dance purse

Black enamel dance purse

Black enamel dance purse

Shoe coin purse

Shoe coin purse

Egyptian Revival beaded purse

Egyptian Revival beaded purse

Japonisme sterling silver chatelaine

Japonisme sterling silver chatelaine

The Sphinx

The Sphinx

Sailboat Castle Beaded Bag

Sailboat Castle Beaded Bag

Floral Beaded Bag

Floral Beaded Bag

Figural Beaded Purse

Figural Beaded Purse

Austrian Floral

Austrian Floral

Pair of Castle Purses

Pair of Castle Purses

Celluloid dance purse

Celluloid dance purse

Yellow dachshund purse

Yellow dachshund purse

Art Deco silver purse

Art Deco silver purse

Gypsy woman purse

Gypsy woman purse

Black, red and white enamel mesh purse

Black, red and white enamel mesh purse

Wicker fish purses

Wicker fish purses

Wicker bear purse

Wicker bear purse

Four flowers purse

Four flowers purse

Crocheted urn purse

Crocheted urn purse

Centennial purse

Centennial purse

W&D Curved Frame Mesh Purse

W&D Curved Frame Mesh Purse

Celluloid Figural Cat & Mouse Frame

Celluloid Figural Cat & Mouse Frame

Aphrodite and Eros purse

Aphrodite and Eros purse

Putti purse frame

Putti purse frame

Pierrot metal purse

Pierrot metal purse

Lovers coin purse

Lovers coin purse

Celluloid Japanese woman purse

Celluloid Japanese woman purse

Japanese scenic celluloid purse

Japanese scenic celluloid purse

Chinese man celluloid purse frame

Chinese man celluloid purse frame

Celluloid Egyptian Revival Frame

Celluloid Egyptian Revival Frame

Celluloid moth purse

Celluloid moth purse

St. Mark’s Basilica purse

St. Mark’s Basilica purse

Celluloid Penelope purse

Celluloid Penelope purse

Celluloid Pierrot dance purse

Celluloid Pierrot dance purse

Enamel Austrian purse

Enamel Austrian purse

Celluloid squirrel purse

Celluloid squirrel purse

Arts and Crafts embossed floral handbag

Arts and Crafts embossed floral handbag

Aesthetic leather bird purse

Aesthetic leather bird purse

Bakelite faces purse

Bakelite faces purse

Bakelite jaguars clutch

Bakelite jaguars clutch

Bakelite wolf purse

Bakelite wolf purse

The mandolin player and the dancer

The mandolin player and the dancer

Embroidered Chinese rank badge purse

Embroidered Chinese rank badge purse

The Bakelite eagle has landed

The Bakelite eagle has landed

Black cat velvet purse

Black cat velvet purse

Black widow compact

Black widow compact

Sterling silver snake purse

Sterling silver snake purse

Spider web wallet

Spider web wallet

Spider web purse

Spider web purse

Spider purse

Spider purse

Beaded jack-o-lantern

Beaded jack-o-lantern

Snakes and the egg

Snakes and the egg

Who – who …

Who – who …

Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

Celluloid Nouveau bat woman

Celluloid Nouveau bat woman

Silver devil purse

Silver devil purse

Dog, cat and the jack-o-lantern

Dog, cat and the jack-o-lantern

Devil beaded purse

Devil beaded purse

Celluloid bat purse

Celluloid bat purse

Gold bat purse

Gold bat purse

Beaded black cat and moon purse

Beaded black cat and moon purse

Steel beaded black cat

Steel beaded black cat

Celluloid scarab purse

Celluloid scarab purse

Celluloid devilish figure

Celluloid devilish figure

Wicker duck purse

Wicker duck purse

Two in the garden

Two in the garden

Venetian water scene

Venetian water scene

Carved bone and silk purse

Carved bone and silk purse

Art Deco travel case

Art Deco travel case

Wooden parrot purse

Wooden parrot purse

Innsbruck Souvenir Coin Purse

Innsbruck Souvenir Coin Purse

Silver Mesh Pig Purse

Silver Mesh Pig Purse

The Lucky Bug of Egypt

The Lucky Bug of Egypt

Guilloche Enamel French Purse

Guilloche Enamel French Purse

Wicker Dog Purse

Wicker Dog Purse

Wicker Monkey Purse

Wicker Monkey Purse

Wicker Turtle Purse

Wicker Turtle Purse

Wicker pig purse

Wicker pig purse

Edwardian Sterling Silver Purse Looks Like Suitcase

Edwardian Sterling Silver Purse Looks Like Suitcase

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Diamonds & Sapphires Minaudiere Purse C1900

Antique 20th Century German Solid Silver Diamonds & Sapphires Minaudiere Purse C1900

Solid Silver Gilt Minaudiere Dog Purse C1910

Solid Silver Gilt Minaudiere Dog Purse C1910

Silver Gilt Minaudiere Owl Purse

Silver Gilt Minaudiere Owl Purse

Patriotic compact

Patriotic compact

Steel Beaded Sphinxes

Steel Beaded Sphinxes

Egyptian Revival Steel Beaded

Egyptian Revival Steel Beaded

Moon Bag Japanese Actors

Moon Bag Japanese Actors

Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony

Chinese man

Chinese man

Mongolian Horseman

Mongolian Horseman

Celluloid Chinese Man

Celluloid Chinese Man

Japanese Boatman by Kuniyoshi Utagawa

Japanese Boatman by Kuniyoshi Utagawa

Manly Themes

Manly Themes

Courting Couple

Courting Couple

Hunting the Rabbit

Hunting the Rabbit

Napoleon purse

Napoleon purse

Early Hunt Scene

Early Hunt Scene

Jaguar Hunters Version 2

Jaguar Hunters Version 2

Masonic symbols

Masonic symbols

Ottoman man on horseback

Ottoman man on horseback

On the hunt

On the hunt

Men smoking

Men smoking

Gentlemen’s Club

Gentlemen’s Club

Jaguar hunters

Jaguar hunters

I Cock-a-doddle-Do

I Cock-a-doddle-Do

For Mom: Japanese velvet purse

For Mom: Japanese velvet purse

Iron Purse from the World’s Fair

Iron Purse from the World’s Fair

For Mom: Iroquois beaded box / purse from Niagara Falls area

For Mom: Iroquois beaded box / purse from Niagara Falls area

1934 Chicago Worlds Fair compacts

1934 Chicago Worlds Fair compacts

1934 Chicago World’s Fair mesh purses

1934 Chicago World’s Fair mesh purses

The purse that bind us together

The purse that bind us together

World War 1 Navy souvenir purse

World War 1 Navy souvenir purse

World War 1 souvenir purse

World War 1 souvenir purse

1919 handkerchief bag

1919 handkerchief bag

Cadet Nurse Corps purse

Cadet Nurse Corps purse

Garrison cap purse

Garrison cap purse

Souvenir of the North African Campaign

Souvenir of the North African Campaign

“V for Victory” purse

“V for Victory” purse

WAVE purse

WAVE purse

Wooden Purse with Marine Corps Emblem

Wooden Purse with Marine Corps Emblem

WW2 Florida Wooden Purse with RAF Pass

WW2 Florida Wooden Purse with RAF Pass

Straw flower purse

Straw flower purse

1930s micro petit point garden

1930s micro petit point garden

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas

Micro mosaic flower compact

Micro mosaic flower compact

1950s plastic orange blossom purse

1950s plastic orange blossom purse

Pansies

Pansies

Grapes, flowers and fruit

Grapes, flowers and fruit

Enamel flower Japanese compact

Enamel flower Japanese compact

Abstract bird and flowers

Abstract bird and flowers

Beaded roses

Beaded roses

Micro beaded iris purse

Micro beaded iris purse

Spring flowers

Spring flowers

Micro beaded tulips and roses

Micro beaded tulips and roses

Komai-style purse

Komai-style purse

Celluloid flower purse

Celluloid flower purse

18th Century Pockets

18th Century Pockets

Flowers

Flowers

Art Deco style beaded purse

Art Deco style beaded purse

In the garden with the pet

In the garden with the pet

Fairies in the garden

Fairies in the garden

Petit point garden scene

Petit point garden scene

19th century flower purses

19th century flower purses

Micro beaded flower purse

Micro beaded flower purse

Micro beaded morning glories

Micro beaded morning glories

Three enamel compacts

Three enamel compacts

St. Patrick’s Day compact

St. Patrick’s Day compact

Medieval manuscript beaded purse

Medieval manuscript beaded purse

Green celluloid purse

Green celluloid purse

Green child’s purse

Green child’s purse

Green jeweled frame purse

Green jeweled frame purse

Green and White Plastiflex Purse

Green and White Plastiflex Purse

Four-leaf clover coin purse

Four-leaf clover coin purse

Green deer miser purse

Green deer miser purse

Green deer petit point

Green deer petit point

Celtic knot pattern

Celtic knot pattern

Green dancer

Green dancer

Medieval manuscript dogs or cats

Medieval manuscript dogs or cats

Heart Compact with Cupid

Heart Compact with Cupid

I Love You Compact

I Love You Compact

Beaded Cupids

Beaded Cupids

Beaded dancing couple purse

Beaded dancing couple purse

Beaded and petit point purse

Beaded and petit point purse

Kissing couple compact

Kissing couple compact

Romantic enamel compact

Romantic enamel compact

Romantic enamel vanity purse

Romantic enamel vanity purse

Yes + No compact

Yes + No compact

Petit point purse featuring a couple

Petit point purse featuring a couple

Heart purse with portrait

Heart purse with portrait

Aubusson Tapestry romantic couple

Aubusson Tapestry romantic couple

Romantic couples on mesh purses

Romantic couples on mesh purses

Valentine’s Day Cupid mesh

Valentine’s Day Cupid mesh

Presidential compact: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Presidential compact: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Presidential compact: Republican Centennial

Presidential compact: Republican Centennial

Presidential compact: Wendell Willkie

Presidential compact: Wendell Willkie

Mouseketeer Handbag

Mouseketeer Handbag

Micro Beaded Thai Temple

Micro Beaded Thai Temple

1950s blinker purse

1950s blinker purse

Wood marquetry purse

Wood marquetry purse

Black and white Plastic Coil purse

Black and white Plastic Coil purse

Crocheted hat purses

Crocheted hat purses

Egyptian Revival chatelaine purse

Egyptian Revival chatelaine purse

One-compartment inro

One-compartment inro

Green leather purse with a feather

Green leather purse with a feather

Arts and Crafts leather tulip purse

Arts and Crafts leather tulip purse

1940s Plastic Purse

1940s Plastic Purse

Japanese inro

Japanese inro

Lucky Bug purse

Lucky Bug purse

Art Deco sun purse

Art Deco sun purse

Wicker dog purse

Wicker dog purse

Marie Wilson’s Victory Purse

Marie Wilson’s Victory Purse

Carved Ivory Horses

Carved Ivory Horses

Japonisme style Micro Beaded Purse

Japonisme style Micro Beaded Purse

Sterling Portrait Purse

Sterling Portrait Purse

Grand Elk

Grand Elk

Steel Beaded

Steel Beaded

Egyptian Revival Beaded Purse

Egyptian Revival Beaded Purse

Art Deco Cars

Art Deco Cars

Suede Purses

Suede Purses

Courting Couple

Courting Couple

Venetian Scenic

Venetian Scenic

Fur Purse w/Bakelite Dog Clasp

Fur Purse w/Bakelite Dog Clasp

The Messenger

The Messenger

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

European Castle

European Castle

Tweeting Tiffany

Tweeting Tiffany

Velvet Touring Purse

Velvet Touring Purse

Whiting & Davis Mesh

Whiting & Davis Mesh

Egyptian Figural

Egyptian Figural

Party for Three

Party for Three

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Art Deco Beaded Reticule

Art Deco Beaded Reticule

Suede Vanity Purse

Suede Vanity Purse

Amazing Frame

Amazing Frame

Thai Celluloid Frame

Thai Celluloid Frame

Venetian Canal

Venetian Canal

Jeweled Mesh Vanity Purse

Jeweled Mesh Vanity Purse

Bling Bag

Bling Bag

Walk Like An Egyptian

Walk Like An Egyptian

Egyptian Beauty

Egyptian Beauty

Celluloid Monkey

Celluloid Monkey

Sweet beaded handbag

Sweet beaded handbag

Scarab Deco Beaded

Scarab Deco Beaded

Peirrot Celluloid

Peirrot Celluloid

Amazing ostrich feather purse

Amazing ostrich feather purse

Petit Point Figural Scenic

Petit Point Figural Scenic

1825 Memorial Bag

1825 Memorial Bag

Alps

Alps

Butterflies

Butterflies

Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen

Egyptial Revival Mesh Purse

Egyptial Revival Mesh Purse

Egyptian Celluloid Frame

Egyptian Celluloid Frame

Jeweled Box

Jeweled Box

Street Scenic

Street Scenic

Cherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

Japanese Birds Frame

Japanese Birds Frame

Asian Village

Asian Village

Elegant Egyptian Micro Beaded

Elegant Egyptian Micro Beaded

Asian Dragon

Asian Dragon

Figural with Collie

Figural with Collie

Two Sides Beaded Drawstring

Two Sides Beaded Drawstring

Petit Point

Petit Point

Microbeaded Floral

Microbeaded Floral

Compact Mesh Purse

Compact Mesh Purse

Dragon Mesh

Dragon Mesh

Microbeaded Rug

Microbeaded Rug

Scenic & Figural Mesh

Scenic & Figural Mesh

French Rhinestone Purse

French Rhinestone Purse

Bird Vanity Purse

Bird Vanity Purse

Heron Vanity Purse

Heron Vanity Purse

Humpty Dumpty

Humpty Dumpty

Figural Celluloid Vanity Purse

Figural Celluloid Vanity Purse

Jeweled Mesh Bag

Jeweled Mesh Bag

Egyptian Revival Frame

Egyptian Revival Frame

Venetian Beaded

Venetian Beaded

Garden Stroll

Garden Stroll

Figural Celluloid Frame

Figural Celluloid Frame

Child’s Mesh Purses

Child’s Mesh Purses

Beaded Scenic Exotic Locale

Beaded Scenic Exotic Locale

Elegant Peacock

Elegant Peacock

Birds in Paradise

Birds in Paradise

Feline Frame

Feline Frame

Romantic Petit Point

Romantic Petit Point

Celluloid Egyptian

Celluloid Egyptian

Romantic Silk Stitch

Romantic Silk Stitch

Life Vignette

Life Vignette

Musical Afternoon

Musical Afternoon

Dancing Queen

Dancing Queen

Cream Beaded Rug

Cream Beaded Rug

Tropical Paradise

Tropical Paradise

Scenic Cartouche

Scenic Cartouche

Horse & Rider

Horse & Rider

Leather Deco Wallet

Leather Deco Wallet

Leather Mini

Leather Mini

1800 Watch Chatelaine

1800 Watch Chatelaine

1690 Bridal Purse Part 2

1690 Bridal Purse Part 2

1690 Bridal Purse

1690 Bridal Purse

Ole!

Ole!

Animal Circus

Animal Circus

Dutch Pair

Dutch Pair

Beaded Figural

Beaded Figural

Egyptian Celluloid

Egyptian Celluloid

Jeweled Rug

Jeweled Rug

Figural Micromosaic Frame

Figural Micromosaic Frame

Unique Frame

Unique Frame

Coffee Klatch

Coffee Klatch

Dutch Figural

Dutch Figural

Egyptian Beaded

Egyptian Beaded

Beaded Figural Reticule

Beaded Figural Reticule

1930s Leather Purse

1930s Leather Purse

Crowning Glory

Crowning Glory

Leather Purse

Leather Purse

Sable

Sable

Jeweled Mesh Purse

Jeweled Mesh Purse

Jeweled Mesh Purse

Jeweled Mesh Purse

Egyptian Beaded

Egyptian Beaded

Chatelaine

Chatelaine

Celluloid Vanity Purses

Celluloid Vanity Purses

Trio of Celluloid

Trio of Celluloid

Water Couple

Water Couple

Grand Tour

Grand Tour

Figural Mesh

Figural Mesh

Hidden Treasure

Hidden Treasure

Poiret Enamel Mesh

Poiret Enamel Mesh

Round Mesh Vanity Bag

Round Mesh Vanity Bag

French Figural Scenic

French Figural Scenic

Beaded Birds

Beaded Birds

Silk & Velvet Pochette

Silk & Velvet Pochette

Leather Vanity Purse

Leather Vanity Purse

Beaded Figural

Beaded Figural

Concert in the Park

Concert in the Park

Star Series

Star Series

Egyptian Scarab

Egyptian Scarab

Art Deco Rhinestone Purse

Art Deco Rhinestone Purse

Floral Beaded on Celluloid Frame

Floral Beaded on Celluloid Frame

Rug Pattern Beaded

Rug Pattern Beaded

Lady with Bird Cage

Lady with Bird Cage

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Secret Rendevous

Secret Rendevous

Asian Figural Beaded

Asian Figural Beaded

Egyptian Reticule

Egyptian Reticule

Enamel Mesh Chatelaine

Enamel Mesh Chatelaine

Chatelaine

Chatelaine

Leather & Ivory Egyptian

Leather & Ivory Egyptian

Leather & Ivory Geishas

Leather & Ivory Geishas

Leather & Enamel Purse

Leather & Enamel Purse

Dragonfly on Celluloid Frame

Dragonfly on Celluloid Frame

Art Deco Peacock Purse

Art Deco Peacock Purse

Celluloid Frame

Celluloid Frame

Sweet Tiny Childrens Purse

Sweet Tiny Childrens Purse

Lady by Bay Window

Lady by Bay Window

Egyptian Sphinx

Egyptian Sphinx

Church on a Hill

Church on a Hill

Night Scene

Night Scene

Scenic Beaded

Scenic Beaded

Continuous Scenic Beaded

Continuous Scenic Beaded

French Urn Purse

French Urn Purse

French Pompadour Bag

French Pompadour Bag

Beaded Drawstring

Beaded Drawstring

1675 Tapestry Purse

1675 Tapestry Purse

Compact Mesh Purse

Compact Mesh Purse

Cherub Frame

Cherub Frame

Castle Scenic

Castle Scenic

Peacock Purse

Peacock Purse

Crown & Coral Frame

Crown & Coral Frame

Deco Mesh Purse

Deco Mesh Purse

Floral Rhinestone Purse

Floral Rhinestone Purse

Enamel Mesh Cigarette Case

Enamel Mesh Cigarette Case

Scenic Mesh

Scenic Mesh

Scenic Beaded Purse

Scenic Beaded Purse

Madonna Close up

Madonna Close up

Madonna

Madonna

English Cottage

English Cottage

Round Beaded Scenic

Round Beaded Scenic

Celluloid & Beaded Horus

Celluloid & Beaded Horus

Beaded with Celluloid Frame

Beaded with Celluloid Frame

Floral Celluloid Frame

Floral Celluloid Frame

Bakelite Double Compact

Bakelite Double Compact

Celluloid & Leather Vanity Purse

Celluloid & Leather Vanity Purse

Gaming Bags

Gaming Bags

Advanced Collectors Favorite Silkstitch

Advanced Collectors Favorite Silkstitch

Rare Egyptian Micro Mosaic Double Figural

Rare Egyptian Micro Mosaic Double Figural

Beaded Figural with Jeweled Enamel Frame

Beaded Figural with Jeweled Enamel Frame

Beaded Figural Couple with Jeweled Frame

Beaded Figural Couple with Jeweled Frame

World War II Red Cross Purse

World War II Red Cross Purse

Princess Caroline Related Butterfly Bag

Princess Caroline Related Butterfly Bag

Inscribed French Piece

Inscribed French Piece

Early Napoleon Beaded

Early Napoleon Beaded

Back side of Napoleon Purse

Back side of Napoleon Purse

Beaded African Gazelles

Beaded African Gazelles

Charlie Chaplin Figural Puff and Bag

Charlie Chaplin Figural Puff and Bag

Celluloid Figural Puff with Vanity Purse

Celluloid Figural Puff with Vanity Purse

Celluloid Massive Rose

Celluloid Massive Rose

Peacock Celluloid

Peacock Celluloid

Brilliant Taj Mahal Beaded

Brilliant Taj Mahal Beaded

Hiding Silkstitch

Hiding Silkstitch

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle!

Sparkle Sparkle Sparkle!

Tiny Little Doll Purse

Tiny Little Doll Purse

Figural Celluloid Compact

Figural Celluloid Compact

Venetian Scenic Frame

Venetian Scenic Frame

Desert Scene Coin Purse

Desert Scene Coin Purse

Giza Wallet

Giza Wallet

Children’s Beaded Purses

Children’s Beaded Purses

Children’s Purse Collection

Children’s Purse Collection

Bunnies Children’s Purses

Bunnies Children’s Purses

Dog and Elephant Childrens Purses

Dog and Elephant Childrens Purses

14k Frame on Velvet

14k Frame on Velvet

Envelope Style Castle Beaded

Envelope Style Castle Beaded

American – Greek Flag Purse

American – Greek Flag Purse

Continuous Scenic

Continuous Scenic

Double Sided Figural

Double Sided Figural

Steel Beaded Rug

Steel Beaded Rug

Velvet Opera Bag with Binoculars

Velvet Opera Bag with Binoculars

Compact Mesh with Clock

Compact Mesh with Clock

Huge Asian Silver Mesh

Huge Asian Silver Mesh

Horse and Carriage in Europe

Horse and Carriage in Europe

Another Splendid Venetian

Another Splendid Venetian

Combo Rug Floral

Combo Rug Floral

Venetian Scenic Jaw Dropper

Venetian Scenic Jaw Dropper

Venetian Eglomise Coin Purse

Venetian Eglomise Coin Purse

Princess Mary with Box

Princess Mary with Box

Screaming Deal Marion Davies

Screaming Deal Marion Davies

Arts and Crafts Purse with Rare Stabilizer

Arts and Crafts Purse with Rare Stabilizer

Birds on a Branch

Birds on a Branch

Pinecone Celluloid Vanity Purse

Pinecone Celluloid Vanity Purse

Micro petitpoint

Micro petitpoint

In the Gloaming Beaded Figural

In the Gloaming Beaded Figural

Vibrant Persian Carpet Beaded

Vibrant Persian Carpet Beaded

Blindmans Bluff Aubusson

Blindmans Bluff Aubusson

Square Petitpoint – What is it?

Square Petitpoint – What is it?

Horses and Carriage Petitpoint

Horses and Carriage Petitpoint

Complicated Whitework bag

Complicated Whitework bag

Beaded Swans with Jeweled Frame

Beaded Swans with Jeweled Frame

Pharoah Celluloid Frame

Pharoah Celluloid Frame

First of 3 Political Purses

First of 3 Political Purses

Political Purse #2

Political Purse #2

Political Purse #3

Political Purse #3

Red Celluloid Dance Purse

Red Celluloid Dance Purse

Mike and Lizzies First Figural

Mike and Lizzies First Figural

Griffins with Apples Silver Frame on Bag

Griffins with Apples Silver Frame on Bag

Native American Sterling Mesh

Native American Sterling Mesh

Leather Holster Purse

Leather Holster Purse

Matching Dragon Frame and Body

Matching Dragon Frame and Body

Geisha Celluloid Center

Geisha Celluloid Center

Rarest of the Rare

Rarest of the Rare

Carpet Beaded with Jeweled Box Frame

Carpet Beaded with Jeweled Box Frame

Spectacular Hobe Multicolored Jeweled Frame

Spectacular Hobe Multicolored Jeweled Frame

Green Jeweled Hobe Frame

Green Jeweled Hobe Frame

Red Celluloid Belt Buckle Bag

Red Celluloid Belt Buckle Bag

Pied Piper Celluloid Dance Purse

Pied Piper Celluloid Dance Purse

Modernized Floral

Modernized Floral

Unusual Floral – Fuschias?

Unusual Floral – Fuschias?

Highly Detailed Floral Rug

Highly Detailed Floral Rug

Whiting Davis Figural Dresden

Whiting Davis Figural Dresden

Egyptian Celluloid Head

Egyptian Celluloid Head

Twin Geisha Celluloid

Twin Geisha Celluloid

Fantastic Jeweled Hardsided Mesh

Fantastic Jeweled Hardsided Mesh

Enamel Frame Mesh

Enamel Frame Mesh

Early Belt Buckle with Hidden Coin Purse

Early Belt Buckle with Hidden Coin Purse

Blue Swallow Celluloid

Blue Swallow Celluloid

Peacock Celluloid

Peacock Celluloid

Maiden with Harp

Maiden with Harp

Extraordinary Floral

Extraordinary Floral

Court Jester Celluloid

Court Jester Celluloid

Celluloid Clown Frame

Celluloid Clown Frame

Griffins Celluloid

Griffins Celluloid

Continuous Scenic

Continuous Scenic

A Celluloid Delysia?

A Celluloid Delysia?

Gothic Figural Celluloid

Gothic Figural Celluloid

Martin Brothers like Birds on Celluloid

Martin Brothers like Birds on Celluloid

Native American Figural Celluloid

Native American Figural Celluloid

Sizzling Celluloid with Fire Breathing Dragon

Sizzling Celluloid with Fire Breathing Dragon

Two Animal Celluloid Frames

Two Animal Celluloid Frames

Mint Condition Josef

Mint Condition Josef

Jeweled Josef

Jeweled Josef

Horses and Carriage Scenic

Horses and Carriage Scenic

Most Beautiful Purse Ever?

Most Beautiful Purse Ever?

Three Dimensional Aubusson

Three Dimensional Aubusson

Carved Ivory Meta Purse

Carved Ivory Meta Purse

Queen Victoria’s Original Purse

Queen Victoria’s Original Purse

14k Gold Frame with Real Jewels Floral

14k Gold Frame with Real Jewels Floral

Art Deco Leather Clutch

Art Deco Leather Clutch

Playing Cards Purse

Playing Cards Purse

French Satin Purse with Handpainted Scene

French Satin Purse with Handpainted Scene

Ruins in Celluloid

Ruins in Celluloid

Victorian Jeweled Accordian Bag

Victorian Jeweled Accordian Bag

Figural Celluloid Vanity Purse

Figural Celluloid Vanity Purse

Beveled Mirror Bottom Reticule

Beveled Mirror Bottom Reticule

Speaks For Itself Celluloid

Speaks For Itself Celluloid

Rare Whiting Davis Princess Royal

Rare Whiting Davis Princess Royal

Ibis Birds Celluloid

Ibis Birds Celluloid

Gold Metal Thread Purse

Gold Metal Thread Purse

Christmas in March

Christmas in March

Pharoah Celluloid Frame

Pharoah Celluloid Frame

Rickshaw Celluloid Frame on Butterfly Beaded

Rickshaw Celluloid Frame on Butterfly Beaded

Political Purse

Political Purse

Guilloche Mesh

Guilloche Mesh

Egyptian Revival Beaded

Egyptian Revival Beaded

Coin Purse with Provenance

Coin Purse with Provenance

The One Dollar Dresden

The One Dollar Dresden

The One Dollar Celluloid

The One Dollar Celluloid

When Food Becomes Purses

When Food Becomes Purses

Unusually Spectacular Floral

Unusually Spectacular Floral

Fabulous Floral and Frame

Fabulous Floral and Frame

European Town Scenic

European Town Scenic

Couple by a Stream Beaded

Couple by a Stream Beaded

Beaded Figural with Jeweled Frame

Beaded Figural with Jeweled Frame

Celluloid Sweetie

Celluloid Sweetie

Heidi’s Birthday Purse

Heidi’s Birthday Purse

Deco Swirl Whiting Davis

Deco Swirl Whiting Davis

Carved Ivory Beauty

Carved Ivory Beauty

Jeweled Dance Purse

Jeweled Dance Purse

Hobo Jeweled Frame #1

Hobo Jeweled Frame #1

Hobe Jeweled Frame #2

Hobe Jeweled Frame #2

Robins Egg Frame

Robins Egg Frame

Dragonflies & Lily Pads

Dragonflies & Lily Pads

Eight Person Figural

Eight Person Figural

Venetian Scenic Rialto Bridge

Venetian Scenic Rialto Bridge

Blue Enamel on Gold Mesh

Blue Enamel on Gold Mesh

Steel Bird Figural

Steel Bird Figural

Double-sided Church Scene

Double-sided Church Scene

Parrot Purse

Parrot Purse

Elephant Celluloid

Elephant Celluloid

Peacock Beaded

Peacock Beaded

Two Peacocks

Two Peacocks

Impressive Frame

Impressive Frame

Pie Crust with well-matched frame

Pie Crust with well-matched frame

Floral on Spectacular Frame

Floral on Spectacular Frame

Deco Beaded w/Hidden Figures

Deco Beaded w/Hidden Figures

Bees and Beehive

Bees and Beehive

Green & Pink Rug

Green & Pink Rug

Parsol Purse

Parsol Purse

Another purse with Arabic writing

Another purse with Arabic writing

Beaded Prayer Rug

Beaded Prayer Rug

Maxfield Parrish

Maxfield Parrish

Splendid Frame w/Matching Bag

Splendid Frame w/Matching Bag

Jaw-Dropper Frame & Bag

Jaw-Dropper Frame & Bag

Rachel’s Favorite Steel Bag

Rachel’s Favorite Steel Bag

Fabulous Glass Beaded Purse

Fabulous Glass Beaded Purse

Early Coin Purse #1

Early Coin Purse #1

Early Coin Purse #2

Early Coin Purse #2

Early Coin Purse #3

Early Coin Purse #3

Beaded with Petitpoint Insert

Beaded with Petitpoint Insert

Another Magnificent Rug

Another Magnificent Rug

Steel Dancers

Steel Dancers

Stagecoach Scenic Beaded

Stagecoach Scenic Beaded

Glass Beaded with petit point insert

Glass Beaded with petit point insert

Fine Floral Still Life

Fine Floral Still Life

Dancers with Shadows

Dancers with Shadows

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather

Steel with Arabic Writing

Steel with Arabic Writing

Mint Steel Beaded Intricate Rug

Mint Steel Beaded Intricate Rug

Renaissance Figural

Renaissance Figural

Early Figural Scenic

Early Figural Scenic

Poiret Bag in Holiday Red

Poiret Bag in Holiday Red

Beaded & Steelcut

Beaded & Steelcut

Whiting Davis Compact Mesh

Whiting Davis Compact Mesh

Whiting Davis Circus Scene

Whiting Davis Circus Scene

Continuous Scenic Bought for $200!

Continuous Scenic Bought for $200!

Whiting Davis Castle and Kids

Whiting Davis Castle and Kids

Guilloche Enamel Portrait Purse

Guilloche Enamel Portrait Purse

Tortoise Shell Coin Purse

Tortoise Shell Coin Purse

Mother and Child Beaded Figural

Mother and Child Beaded Figural

Lady of Tiny Beads Close Up

Lady of Tiny Beads Close Up

Hunt Scene Reticule

Hunt Scene Reticule

Rare Sable Beaded

Rare Sable Beaded

Massive German Figural

Massive German Figural

Secret Scarab

Secret Scarab

Deco Ladies Celluloid Frame

Deco Ladies Celluloid Frame

European Castle Scene

European Castle Scene

Maidens Celluloid Frame

Maidens Celluloid Frame

Girl and Best Friend Frame

Girl and Best Friend Frame

Bright Beaded with Egyptian Birds

Bright Beaded with Egyptian Birds

Beaded Bag with Celluloid Griffins

Beaded Bag with Celluloid Griffins

Rarest Figural Celluloid

Rarest Figural Celluloid

Trinity Plate Dance Purse

Trinity Plate Dance Purse

Extremely Rare Whiting Davis

Extremely Rare Whiting Davis

Extremely Rare Whiting Davis

Extremely Rare Whiting Davis

Venetian Scenic two-sided

Venetian Scenic two-sided

Ultimate Gloria Mandalian

Ultimate Gloria Mandalian

Steel with AMAZING Provenance

Steel with AMAZING Provenance

Figural Beaded Peacock

Figural Beaded Peacock

Figural Whiting Davis Mesh Compact Bag

Figural Whiting Davis Mesh Compact Bag

OOOO LA LA!

OOOO LA LA!

Melancholy Lady

Melancholy Lady

Family Heirloom Beaded Purse

Family Heirloom Beaded Purse

Strolling Couple

Strolling Couple

Asian Tea Ceremony

Asian Tea Ceremony

Unique Celluloid Frame

Unique Celluloid Frame

Gracious Gentleman

Gracious Gentleman

Courting Couple

Courting Couple

Grand Tour Purse

Grand Tour Purse

Continuous Scenic in Three Views

Continuous Scenic in Three Views

Very Delicate Celluloid Frame

Very Delicate Celluloid Frame

Unusual Patchwork Beaded

Unusual Patchwork Beaded

Men Fishing through Garden Gate

Men Fishing through Garden Gate

Dated Flag Purse

Dated Flag Purse

Egyptian Man Beaded Bag

Egyptian Man Beaded Bag

Carved, Colored Celluloid Frame atop Beaded Bag

Carved, Colored Celluloid Frame atop Beaded Bag

Pretty Beaded with Jewel Frame

Pretty Beaded with Jewel Frame

Scenic Whiting Davis

Scenic Whiting Davis

Medieval Forest

Medieval Forest

Stunning Jeweled Frame

Stunning Jeweled Frame

Charming Dance Purse

Charming Dance Purse

Egyptian Scenic Beaded

Egyptian Scenic Beaded

Egyptian Celluloid Frame

Egyptian Celluloid Frame

Dramatic Celluloid Frame

Dramatic Celluloid Frame

Scenic Landcape

Scenic Landcape

Detailed Winter Scenic

Detailed Winter Scenic

Splendid Petitpoint with Cartouche Cameo

Splendid Petitpoint with Cartouche Cameo

Tiffany Beaded

Tiffany Beaded

Mansion Through Garden Gate

Mansion Through Garden Gate

Valentines Day Aubusson

Valentines Day Aubusson

Grandmas Celluloid

Grandmas Celluloid

Splendid Beaded w/Jeweled Frame

Splendid Beaded w/Jeweled Frame

Whiting Davis w/Enamel Frame

Whiting Davis w/Enamel Frame

Princess Mary Sunset Mesh

Princess Mary Sunset Mesh

Butterfly Puffy Purse

Butterfly Puffy Purse

Jeweled Chatelaine

Jeweled Chatelaine

Best Figural of Steel Beads

Best Figural of Steel Beads

German Castle Scenic w/ Trinity Plate Frame

German Castle Scenic w/ Trinity Plate Frame

Stunning Aubusson w/ Heart-Stopping Frame

Stunning Aubusson w/ Heart-Stopping Frame

Exquisite Vanity Dance Purse

Exquisite Vanity Dance Purse

Massive Jeweled Frame & Bag

Massive Jeweled Frame & Bag

Beautiful Celluloid Trinket Purse

Beautiful Celluloid Trinket Purse

Figural Scenic w/Horse and Carriage

Figural Scenic w/Horse and Carriage

Beaded Bag w/Compacts

Beaded Bag w/Compacts

Whimsical Beaded w/Matching Frame

Whimsical Beaded w/Matching Frame

Figural Vanity Mesh Bag

Figural Vanity Mesh Bag

Pretty Petit Point

Pretty Petit Point

Lady w/Parasol and Peacock

Lady w/Parasol and Peacock

The Five Senses

The Five Senses

Rare Scenic of Field Workers

Rare Scenic of Field Workers

Carpet Beaded

Carpet Beaded

Rhinestone Mesh

Rhinestone Mesh

Enamel Frame Mandalian

Enamel Frame Mandalian

Napier Jeweled Mesh

Napier Jeweled Mesh

Jeweled French Mesh

Jeweled French Mesh

Beaded Rug w/Spectacular Frame

Beaded Rug w/Spectacular Frame

Beloved Celluloid Frames

Beloved Celluloid Frames

Unique Mesh & French Celluloid

Unique Mesh & French Celluloid

Amazing Tapestry & Interesting Mesh

Amazing Tapestry & Interesting Mesh

Spectacular Interior Scenic

Spectacular Interior Scenic

Beautiful Egyptian

Beautiful Egyptian

Spectacular Indoor Scenic

Spectacular Indoor Scenic

Rare & Charming Mesh

Rare & Charming Mesh

Lovely Swag Style Purse

Lovely Swag Style Purse

Rare Tiffany

Rare Tiffany

Fabulous and rare continuous scenic

Fabulous and rare continuous scenic

Mandalian mesh purse & compact collage 3

Mandalian mesh purse & compact collage 3

Purse & Compact Collage 2

Purse & Compact Collage 2

Purse & Compact Collage

Purse & Compact Collage

Wedding bag

Wedding bag

Matching Whiting Davis

Matching Whiting Davis

Celluloid Frame Collection

Celluloid Frame Collection

Beaded Czech Purse

Beaded Czech Purse

Butterfly Motif

Butterfly Motif

Finely Knit Beaded

Finely Knit Beaded

Amazing 2-Sided Figural

Amazing 2-Sided Figural

Figural scenic

Figural scenic

Roman Ruins

Roman Ruins

French steel

French steel

Whiting Davis

Whiting Davis

Velvet beaded purse

Velvet beaded purse

Silver Swag-Style

Silver Swag-Style

Crewel Embroidered

Crewel Embroidered

Huge Russian beaded purse

Huge Russian beaded purse

Scenic Sailboat

Scenic Sailboat

Needlepoint Horse

Needlepoint Horse

Windmill Scenic

Windmill Scenic

Butterfly Catchers

Butterfly Catchers

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas

Beaded Egyptian Sphinx

Beaded Egyptian Sphinx

1920s Egyptian

1920s Egyptian

Gorgeous Aubusson

Gorgeous Aubusson

Antique Sugared Purse

Antique Sugared Purse

Rare Figural

Rare Figural

Whiting Davis Trio

Whiting Davis Trio

French Steel Beaded

French Steel Beaded

Springtime Beaded

Springtime Beaded

Princess Mary

Princess Mary

Cottage by a River at Sunset

Cottage by a River at Sunset

Beautiful Beaded Floral

Beautiful Beaded Floral

Exceptional Sterling Mesh

Exceptional Sterling Mesh

Lovely Whiting Davis

Lovely Whiting Davis

Courting Couple

Courting Couple

Carib Indian and Jaguar

Carib Indian and Jaguar

Children Playing

Children Playing

Velvet Evening Bag

Velvet Evening Bag

Medieval Hunt Scene

Medieval Hunt Scene

Fruit Scene

Fruit Scene

Egyptian Beaded

Egyptian Beaded

Asian figural

Asian figural

Farm Road

Farm Road

Figural Beaded

Figural Beaded

Butterfly Catchers

Butterfly Catchers

Venetian Scenic

Venetian Scenic

Rare Mandalian

Rare Mandalian

Mandalian Mesh

Mandalian Mesh

Ultimate Floral

Ultimate Floral

Siegal purse

Siegal purse

Lindberg

Lindberg

Spinning Wheel

Spinning Wheel

Venice Scene

Venice Scene

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