Antique micro-beaded purse with in a floral motif; the frame has two swans handle attachments. 15 inches high overall from the chain handle to the end of the fringe x slightly less than inches wide measured across the widest part (the frame). (The body from frame to the start of the fringe is approximately 7 inches.) Belonged to my great aunt Beatrice. Circa 1910s-20s.
Condition: The beaded body of the purse itself is in good antique condition, no rips, holes or missing beads. Two of the fringe strands are missing at the end; can be see in some of the pix. The lining (silk?) has age-related shredding but is largely intact. There are strings of faux (I think) pearls strung on wire going from the clasp to the swan handles; they mostly have their nacre but could use a cleaning or replacement; there is verdigris on the metal holding them to the frame. The push clasp works fine.
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