2 Vintage 1910-20's Beaded Evening Bags, the first woven with colored metal beads in a brocade pattern sewn on a gilt bronze frame, probably European, with basket pull, swan rings and a chain handle; the other woven with transparent tiny beads with green metal beads forming a pattern of wreath, ribbon and Fleur de Lys with a fringe to bottom edge, the inside with suede lining, a gilt metal frame and gilt metal chain handle. Width of first bag frame 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm.). Width of second bag frame 5 3/4 inches (14.6 cm.).

The first bag with some wear, the seams loose and stitches to frame loose; the second bag with patches of missing beads to both sides and the fringe threads starting to break. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.