Antique 1900s 1910s Beaded Purse - Large & Impressive Edwardian Lady's Handbag - Art Nouveau Flower Filled Vase in Cameo - Roses and Fringe

$ 350.00

An authentic antique handbag in a gorgeous design! This Edwardian lady's purse is an exquisite find with a flower-filled vase in realistic details shown on both sides. Beadwork displays large, detailed roses, and hand beaded lattice fringe. Made in the 1900s Edwardian era or 1910s in an impressive size with Art Nouveau flourishes. It's fully lined with original glass mirror inside.

Measurements
Handbag 11 x 7 1/2 x 1 Inches, Chain Strap has a 5 3/4-Inch Drop, Fringe is 1 3/4 Inches Long

Era
1910s

Label
None, expertly hand made, mirror looks factory finished

Materials
Glass and steel cut metal seed beads, colors are primarily silver, gold, and white to the background with blues, orange, lavender, green to the still-life vase and flowers; silvertone metal frame with leaf vine patterning; champagne acetate satin faille lining; glass mirror; leatherette style mirror case lining

Closure
Click-closed clasp at center top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Outside is near mint, absolutely pristine with 99.9% of beads intact, approximately 10-12 are missing though this is hard to perceive unless carefully inspected, none are actively moving or loosening, two lines of fringe missing at far end, silver-to-gold finish loss on metal frame, the lining is all intact and looks excellent

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