Antiques, purses spanning nine categories, porcelains from around the world, vintage jewelry, vanity treasures, art, decoratives, glass, woodenware, linen from Chicopee, Massachusetts
Truth and Honesty
Custom Search

Facts & TipsPurchasingCustomer CommentsUpdatesCompany ProfileLinksHome

 

Send me updates

 

Categories & Search Options

 

Elegant Handbags Facts & Tips

 


Elegant French Beaded and Petit Point Evening Handbag


Not What You're Looking For? 
Click Here To See More French Beaded Evening Purses

 

You will be spellbound when you see this exquisite and elegant purse, undoubtedly made in France, completely by hand, during the 1930 - 1940's era.

The delicate micro petit point stitching, against the stark white glass beads, really makes the needlework pop with a dynamic and crisp contrasting effect.





  

The workmanship is incredible on this purse. I love micro petit point and when it is blended with hand beading, it becomes a fascinating work of art that few are capable of creating. The intense use of color, in the micro petit point floral pattern, is fabulous and my photos show it all very well.  The colors vary from soft and subtle to cheerfully bright but in no way are they too stark. The abundant shades in the petit point are stunning and span the full spectrum of color.  The beading is well interspersed with a lush display of roses, tulips, forget-me-nots, as well as a complete floral display. It has been a long time since I have acquired one of these purses on such a bright white background. Although the original label leaves only a tiny remnant, there is no debating that this purse was made in France, I have not one doubt as to it's origins. The exterior of this handbag is in excellent condition, has been completely professionally cleaned and I find no apparent bead loss, barely a faint discolor, no snags or flaws, it is a beauty.

  

I love how the petit point wraps itself around the bottom of the purse and continues throughout the backside, very dramatic. The gold tone frame is shiny and clean, showing very little signs of aging, hardly a wee tiny bit. The open flower bud type clasp appears to be more of a silver tone that is capped with good sized clear rhinestones. Notice how they reflected my pink dress while I photographed it. These rhinestones will pick up whatever color is near them. The frame, hinges and clasp works properly and the purse closes with a good snap. The interior satin lining has dual pockets and you will see that this purse did have a label at one time but now is gone. The lining is clean and shows some signs of age but no staining, wear or tears.

 

The purse is carried by a fully beaded handle, well attached and drops the purse by 5 inches. Stuffed with tissue, this bag measures 5½ in height by 9 inches across the widest mid section and has a side depth of 1½ inches. This is an average sized purse that should service your needs well and has a medium hand, not too soft and not too stiff.  This elegant vintage beaded and micro petit point evening handbag is very worthy of your consideration and will shine amongst your treasury of purses, it's breathtaking.

  

Item   1-45 G         This item is sold, sorry no longer available         Place Order via Email

We Have More Elegant Beaded Evening Handbags 


Question or Purchase: antiquepeek@comcast.net
(413-437-7575)


<<<< Back to the Main Listing Page or choose another category.

Beaded Purses Beaded Scenes Petit Point & Fabric
Rhinestone Handbags Compact & Carry-alls Change Purses
Box Purses Elegant Evening Handbags Mesh & Metal Bags


Art & Decorative  /  Celluloid Albums & Boxes  /  Compacts  /  Frames  /  Glassware  /  Hand Mirrors & Sets  /  Jewelry

Limoges  /  Nippon, Noritake, Occupied Japan  /  Purses  /  Perfume Bottles  /  Personal & Wardrobe  /  Porcelains

The Treasure Chest  /  Vanity & Porcelain Dresser Items  /  Vintage Clothing, Linens, Textiles  /  Woodenware






Articles:

Handbags, the 1940's versus the 2000's

The Purse and the Peacock Phenomenon

Micro Beaded Mania

Another Fine Mesh You've Gotten Me Into

Glue is Worse Than a Four Letter Word


 

Visit Purse Street

Beaded Purses
Beaded Scenes & Designs
Elegant Evening Bags
Mesh & Metal Handbags
Rhinestone Embellished
Vanity Compact Bags

Purse Frames



Custom Search

    www.paypal.com

In accordance with our return policy, we accept credit card payments through Paypal, checks and money orders.
All payments in US dollars, MA residents add 6.25% sales tax.
Ask questions, details and colors may vary between computers.
Sizes measure from their largest points. Prices do not include shipping.

Copyright 1998-2012 All Rights Reserved.
Designated photos, descriptions and content are the property of Antiques Off Broadway and their respective owners.
Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Antiques Off Broadway Purchase and Return Policy.

www.AntiquePeek.com