The first: a tapestry purse with gold-toned and jeweled clasp, without chain: 6.5'' W x 7.75'' L x .385'' D; the second: an unlined green/black/silver glass and gold-tone mesh purse stamped ''Made in France'' to interior, without chain: 4.75'' W x 5.125'' L x .625'' D; the third: an unlined circular German silver mesh handbag with mermaid, dolphin and shell motif and coin purse, stamped ''Warranted / German Silver'' to the interior of handbag and monogrammed ''A.E.H.'' to exterior, without chain: 5.375'' W x 7'' L x 2'' D; the fourth: an unlined German silver mesh purse, stamped to interior ''German Silver'', not monogrammed, without chain: 6.38'' W x 6.75'' L x .38'' D; the fifth: a rhinestone and metal mesh purse with fabric lining, fabric tag signed ''Made in France'' sewn into interior, without chain: 6'' W x 6.25'' L x .38'' D, 5 pieces, est: $200/400
Provenance: Private Collection, Pasadena, CA

The first in overall good condition with some scratches and wear commensurate with age. The exterior with separation from the clash and the purse. The interior lining with scattered staining especially around the pockets and wear at joint. The second in overall fair condition with scratches, tarnishing and wear commensurate with age. The glass jewels with scratches and chips. Some separation between the clasp and purse. The interior mechanism with some rust and deterioration, still functioning. The third in overall good condition with tarnishing and wear commensurate with age and use. The coin purse probably lacking a chain. The fourth in overall good condition with wear and tarnishing commensurate with age. Some separation between the clasp and purse at a corner joint. The fifth with extensive loss of rhinestones to the clasp and scattered losses to the mesh rings creating small holes to the exterior. The interior lining with scattered tears; the bottom of the lining torn in two.