Four varied 19th century bags: the first woven metal beads i...

Hammer

£45

Four varied 19th century bags: the first woven metal beads in silver with gold detail, the central panel designed with little golden chicks, the draw string fastening in cord finished with a gold and silver beaded bobble, the bottom end with a bobble in gold and a ring in silver; together with a small crochet purse with tassel, the top in pierced and shaped steel, floral feature, push button opening; next, a larger beaded bag in fabric and gold woven ribbon, embroidered with white beads, the silver metal frame being in concertina style with an engraved lid, fitted with a silver metal chain; and a small fabric bag with draw string fastening, embroidered with cut steel beads (4)

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All in good order. The first bag has a area with tarnish next to a bird, and a little elsewhere.