COLLECTION OF BEADED OR MESH PURSES, C. 1850s - 1920s

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  • Lot: 123
  • Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion - May 20th 2026
  • Bellows Falls, Vermont
1 gold mesh purse w/attached rings, c 1920, 4.5”x5.25”,(tarnish/wear, 1 tiny hole mesh); 1 blue silk handbag w/glass beaded blue, white & yellow grape motif, c 1850, 3.5”x5.75”,(areas bead loss, esp baubles, discoloration/wear to silk), 1 purple silk purse w/blue/pink/yellow motif, crocheted ball ornament & drawstring, 19th c, 3.25”x6”,(wear/discoloration esp top); 1 pink/bronze metallic bead purse w/4 female figures, trimmed w/bead fringe, c. 1870, 4.25"x6.5",(straps broken w/bead loss, bead loss fringe, wear/loose threads top, lining shattered); 1 silver mesh purse trimmed w/blue glass beads, 1923, 4.75”x9”,(tarnish/wear); 1 gold wash metal mesh purse w/vine motif, 1922, 9"x5.25"(tarnish/wear); all good-excellent. Provenance: The Valentine Museum

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  • Low Estimate: $ 300
  • High Estimate: $ 500
  • Category: Beaded Bags
  • Era: 1850-1890

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