#16

Three 19th Century Tapestry Purses
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$300
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Description
5" (13 cm.) -7"w. Each has elaborately detailed woven tapestry scene, one with woven inscription "Hommage a Antoine Watteau Peintre 1684-1721" and with elaborate faux-ruby stones accenting the gilt frame, another with scenes of seven frolicking cherubs in garden setting, with gilt frame, and the third with elaborate symbols including urns, dancing ladies, gardens and garden walls, with gilt frame accented with brown mosaic inlays. Excellent condition. Mid-1800s.