Collection of Eight Accessories; Seven Frame Bags, One Braided Soutache Cloche Hat, 1920s

This lot includes seven vintage beaded bags and one flapper hat.

THE FIRST
Bleeding hearts and roses seed bead frame bag with blue and golden yellow background, gold-tone pressed metal frame fitted with pink stones and white and black enamel, beaded fringe along the bottom, and chain handle.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 11"
Length: 8"
Strap Drop: 5.75"

THE SECOND
Octagonal silver-tone frame bag covered with faux pearl beads, green stone and rhinestone embellishments on the flip clasp frame, and chain handle.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 5"
Strap Drop: 6.5"

THE THIRD
Gold-tone chainmail frame bag with purple cut stones, etched gold-tone frame, and beaded fringe with chain handle.
Unlabeled, though the frame is stamped "German Silver"

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 9"
Length: 7.5"
Strap Drop: 7.5"

THE FOURTH
Black suede and silver-tone frame clutch hand bag with rhinestones and green and black stones set in the frame.
Label: Modele Fabrique en France / pour / Pat Lewis Inc. / New-York-Paris

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 5"
Length: 7.25"

THE FIFTH
Turkish rug style frame bag with gold-tone, peach, and copper-tone seed beading, gold-tone frame with green stone acorn snap closure, and beaded fringe with chain strap. Label: Illegible except for "Paris"

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 11"
Length: 8.5"
Strap Drop: 7.75"

THE SIXTH
Bird with floral bordered motif seed bead frame bag with red and black enameled gold-tone frame, beaded fringe along the bottom, and chain strap.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 9.5"
Length: 7.25"
Strap Drop: 6.75"

THE SEVENTH
Pink, green, and copper-tone oriental rug motif beaded frame bag with blue and green cut stones and enamel set in the gold-tone frame, beaded fringe along the bottom, and chain strap.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Height: 10.5"
Length: 8"
Strap Drop: 7.5"

THE EIGHTH
Rust and gold-tone metallic soutache ribbon cloche with upturned brim, pink, blue, and yellow ribbon flowers with brass-tone beads.
Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
Circumference: 21.5"

Condition: THE FIRST The overall condition is good structurally on the exterior with the internal lining shredding, multiple spots on the exterior, and a few strands of beading missing along the bottom.  THE SECOND The overall condition is good with some missing trim along the internal frame, red marks throughout the lining, and the frame and strap has developed a patina on the exterior. The exterior beading appears intact but also has darkened due to age. THE THIRD The overall condition is good with a couple of missing links on the front right, some minor discolored links on the lower left corner, and along the corners of the frame. THE FOURTH The overall condition is fair as the entire exterior has faded and is starting to pull away from the frame along the back and right side frame. The frame has developed a patina both externally and internally. The lining is worn but mostly intact.  THE FIFTH The overall condition is good though the exterior beading appears to have darkened and the attached satin pieces in the lining have mostly shredded away. The frame has some darkened areas nearest the closure and corners. THE SIXTH The overall condition is good on the exterior with some minor enamel loss along the front of the frame and the entire lining is missing. THE SEVENTH The overall condition is very good with no visible issues.  THE EIGHTH The overall condition is fair with several splits in the lining of the hat; two large ones along the sweatband at the center back, one on the right side. The gold-tone metallic thread has tarnished throughout most of the crown and there are several beads missing from the centers of the encircling flowers. Several threads are pulled and are loose throughout the entire hat and the sweatband is heavily soiled along the front. The satin backing of the brim has losses throughout.  Everything is sold 'As Is'. The stated overall condition of the lot is based on the assumption that the wear is consistent with age and use. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. All other condition issues are stated above. To request additional working condition photos, please email couturecr@hindmanauctions.com with the lot number. Condition is a matter of opinion of the evaluator and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Clients must review and agree to the Conditions of Sale before participating in an auction.