#120

Collection,Very Fine Antique Purses in Petite Size
Live Auction

Ended
$600
sold
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2 1/2-3 1/2". Including very fine French purse with cast brass frame having figural design of woman,with ribbon-striped silk cover,marked Brevete; cast brass flat purse that hinges open to magenta-silk lined interior; brown leather purse with embossed floral design and silver frame; cast brass framed purse with oval porcelain painting of woman on the exterior and silk lined interior; silver framed purse with filigree design enclosing a porcelain scene on one side and embossed design of coach and passengers on the other; and a tiny 1 1/2" woven reticule. Excellent condition. Mid-19th/late-19th century,the purses were featured in a special exhibition of antique doll-sized purses at the Spielzeugmuseum.