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LOTTO 306:
PAIR OF VICTORIAN BEADED AND KNITTED MISERS PURSE
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Prezzo iniziale:
$
50
Prezzo stimato :
$100 - $150
Commissione per la casa d'aste: 28%
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PAIR OF VICTORIAN BEADED AND KNITTED MISERS PURSE
A pair of antique Victorian era beaded and knitted misers purses in various sizes. The purses are adorned with a metal beaded design. Silver tone metal rings. Each ends of the purse is wide enough to hold coins. The ends are connected by a narrow waist with a slit into which the owner pushed a coin. The coins were relegated to either side depending on their worth. This way, the owner knew which end to go to without having to pull out all the coins. The waist was held tight with a ring which slid from one side of the waist to the other. The purse was worn over a belt. Circa: early 19th century. Antique and Vintage Textile Art Beaded and Embroidered Purses, Clutches, Pouches, Cases, Bags For Collectors.
Dimensions: Longest 14 1/2 in. Shortest 13 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.
