Beautiful antique 1920s hand-beaded drawstring evening purse, crafted in the Art Deco era with intricate floral beadwork and a rich cobalt blue background. This piece showcases the fine craftsmanship of early 20th-century European bead artisans, likely Czech or French, known for their precision-cut glass seed beads and vibrant color palettes.
The purse features a floral band of pink and red roses with green leaves, framed by gold and blue geometric scrollwork. The navy satin drawstring top and lining remain in excellent condition, soft and intact with no tears or stains.
Details:
Era: 1920s–1930s
Style: Art Deco beaded drawstring evening purse
Origin: Likely Czech or French
Material: Glass seed beads on fabric base, satin lining
Colors: Cobalt blue, gold, pink, red, green
Size: Approx. 5" tall x 6" wide
Closure: Satin drawstring
Lining: Excellent condition, original satin
Tag: None (typical for handmade or imported pieces)
Condition:
Overall good antique condition. Some bead loss along the upper edge and side seam, as shown in photos, but the main floral design remains vibrant and intact. The lining is excellent and original, a rare find for a purse of this age. Drawstring is secure and functional.
Collector Notes:
This purse represents the height of 1920s Art Deco fashion, when hand-beaded accessories were prized for their artistry and elegance. The combination of cobalt blue and gold with floral detailing is especially sought after by collectors. Despite some bead loss, the purse’s color, design, and pristine lining make it a display-worthy and collectible example of early 20th-century beadwork.
Beautiful antique 1920s hand-beaded drawstring evening purse, crafted in the Art Deco era with intricate floral beadwork and a rich cobalt blue background. This piece showcases the fine craftsmanship of early 20th-century European bead artisans, likely Czech or French, known for their precision-cut glass seed beads and vibrant color palettes.
The purse features a floral band of pink and red roses with green leaves, framed by gold and blue geometric scrollwork. The navy satin drawstring top and lining remain in excellent condition, soft and intact with no tears or stains.
Details:
Era: 1920s–1930s
Style: Art Deco beaded drawstring evening purse
Origin: Likely Czech or French
Material: Glass seed beads on fabric base, satin lining
Colors: Cobalt blue, gold, pink, red, green
Size: Approx. 5" tall x 6" wide
Closure: Satin drawstring
Lining: Excellent condition, original satin
Tag: None (typical for handmade or imported pieces)
Condition:
Overall good antique condition. Some bead loss along the upper edge and side seam, as shown in photos, but the main floral design remains vibrant and intact. The lining is excellent and original, a rare find for a purse of this age. Drawstring is secure and functional.
Collector Notes:
This purse represents the height of 1920s Art Deco fashion, when hand-beaded accessories were prized for their artistry and elegance. The combination of cobalt blue and gold with floral detailing is especially sought after by collectors. Despite some bead loss, the purse’s color, design, and pristine lining make it a display-worthy and collectible example of early 20th-century beadwork.
