Four 19th century bags, the first two incorporating ribbon w...

Hammer

£90

Four 19th century bags, the first two incorporating ribbon work, the largest embroidered in gold thread on dark velvet, the roundels in ribbon work, one side with gold beads to the centres, the other with additional ribbon work, mounted on a sturdy embossed gold metal frame, fitted with a strong gold metal chain, width approx. 21 cm, height approx. 22cm including the frame; a second bag with ribbon work flowers to one side, a light and delicate gold honeycomb mesh below, with gold cord border and strap; a third bag with sturdy metal frame, the body of the bag interlacing fabric and crochet strips, and a bag with being gauze panels, embroidered with coloured and gold metal beads, edged with striped cord and fitted with silk tassels (4)

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Condition: generally very good.