This purse is Japanese, Meiji period, about 1880’s. It measures 6 x 9 inches (without chain). The body of the purse is embroidery, done in silk. Built-up satin stitch combined with French knots (called Peking stitch in Asia). The ornate hand made frame is...
Was told it was Late Qing (Edwardian) to 1930s - Chinese Silk with gold thread throughout, Clasp is Genuine Nephrite possibly previously used as buttons. Dragon motif. I hope what I was told on the Antique Asian site is correct! From the collection of April...
Evans 1930's compact purse. Black satin with sparkly rhinestones. Vintage compact purse holds powder, rouge, and lipstick. Lid decorated with rhinestones, each set within small white circles. A collar of three triangular pieces set with rhinestones surround the...
Two art deco beaded purses. Carved celluloid frames. Hiawatha pattern silk stitched body. Fabulous fringes! Floral design with steel beads. From the collection of Lisbet...