£300 - £600
A gold metal thread and sequin embroidered reticule, probably a gaming purse or 'sweete bag', English, late 18th /early 19th century; of rectangular form, the armorial to the front with Lion and Unicorn flanking a strawberry, on a scrolling foliate ground, within a cusped arch and rectangular borders; the reverse similarly embroidered with flowers and scrolling foliage; with two floss strings to tassels; the interior of ivory silk; 23cm high, 14cm wide
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