(lot of 5) Collection of antique and vintage ladies evening hand bags, including: (1) French tapestry handbag, 19th c., dual chains over gilt tone metal frame, the front of the bag decorated with figural scene of couple embracing while putti look on, verso showing landscape, clasp top opening to blue satin lined interior, some damage and loss to tapestry, particularly along edges, gilt loss, staining to interior, bag: 8.5"h, 8"w, 1"d; (1) pierced foliate celluloid frame over brown velvet ruched bag, tassel to bottom, acorn clasp opening to lined interior, with two pockets, damage to strap, some repairs and loss to velvet, bag: 12"h, 8"w; (1) embroidery shoulder bag, fabric strap over patinated Art Nouveau style figural frame, the bag showing Renaissance style scene, clasp opening to lined interior with pocket, bag: 7"h, 7.25"w; (1) beaded and embroidered shoulder bag, chain over silver tone foliated metal frame, flower embroidery, clasp opening to lined interior with pocket, "Christiana" label to interior, 8.5"h, 10.5"w; (1) gold tone metal and brown leather braided chain shoulder strap, over snap top cylindrical purse, decorated with peacock feathers, bag: approx 5.25"w, 3.5"diam; 2.75lbs total Start Price: $80.00

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