Extremely Fine and Large Antique Victorian Period Glass Microbeaded Drawstring Purse

Antiques : Accessories : Woman's Vanity : Purse

 

In extremely fine condition (I'd like to say mint but it's hard to apply to any object over 100 years old) this microbeaded drawstring purse is gorgeous.

It features a beautiful floral pattern that is executed in tiny multi-color glass beads that range in color from clear to black with every shade in between! There are many shades of green, red, purple, lavender, cobalt, orange, pink. Really a masterpiece of beadwork! Even the bead and tassel at the bottom are perfect in clear and black beads.

The top of the purse where the drawstring is, is crocheted in a deep beige color that blends perfectly with the rest of the purse. The string (rope) is soft to the touch and is a perfect color match to the crochet work. The lining is done in a similar beige shade in suede.

The purse is clean and odor free. The best we've had in fact. It measures 11" plus 2" for the tassel. Completely opened at the top, it measures 7 3/4" across. Because of the condition being so fine, I think this could actually be worn without fear of losses (using good sense and care, of course).

Please note that the thumbnails really don't show this purse off very well but if you click to enlarge them you will be very pleased with what you see!

Item ID: twt2199