Rare, unusual and interesting antique costumes and textiles; for museums and collectors looking for that extra special piece, for new and established collectors and for those with a modest budget who want to adorn their person or home.

SOLD

Two Misers Purse
Early 19th c

I am selling these seperately.


Cataloguing

The top purse:  Silk netted in a blue mottled effect, each end with gold coloured pierced ovals, two chased rings for closure, 5 in; 13 cm.



The lower purse:  Netted and striped in mid and light green, two shades of brown, aubergine, yellow and bronze, a cut steel loop and ball to one end, the other gold metal, a cut steel sliding rind, 8 in; 20 cm.


Condition

The blue purse. In very good condition. £ 65



The striped purse. Clearly the gold coloured metal end is not correct and has been put on later. It is fine quality. £ 30


Comments

A Passion for Purses. Paula Higgins and Lori Blaser  p 40/41.