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French Beaded Evening Bag with Limoges Porcelain


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This is truly an impressive 1930's French beaded evening handbag, hand made for Saks Fifth Avenue and worthy to be carried by a queen.

France is well recognized for creating most of the better made elegant evening handbags and this example is superior, in both style and elegance.






 

  

The overall appearance is pure sophistication and will grace the finest black tie event, an evening at the opera or where ever you want to command some attention.  This handbag is covered in very tiny round black glass seed beads and so is the carry handle. The tightly beaded swirling pattern gives this purse a bit of a stiffer hand and sculpted feel, not as fluid as some of the elegant French evening purses.  This fabulous purse is crowned with a bright golden tone frame, having a spring tension clasp that spans the width of the purse and works on a piano hinge. The  entire frame is heavenly, covered with black and gold seed bead and further enhanced with Limoges porcelain discs, transfer decorated with a Fragonard figural theme and encircled with faux pearls.  Each porcelain piece has a secure prong setting and measures 1 inch by ¾ of an inch.  All elements of the frame and decorations are in excellent condition, damage free, no apparent discolor or corrosion and the frame works as it should.

   

I'm showing you lots of photos of the frame and the purse so you can properly judge it's beauty for yourself. My camera did have some focusing issues, I believe the radiant gold beading was the problem, please excuse this or any reflections. This handbag has been professionally cleaned for your future enjoyment and it has been very well cared for.  There are no current damages, no snags, wears or tears that I have found, nor do I recognize any missing beads. I did have to secure the handle better where it attaches to the frame but everything looks just fine and will serve your needs for decades to come. 

   

The close-up of the beading shows the swirly design and this pattern repeats throughout the purse, front to back. The measurements are, stuffed with tissue: 5½ in height by 9½ inches across the bottom, the sides span out about 1½ inches and the  beaded handle drops the purse by 5 inches.  All elements of this purse are secure to the frame at all points.

  

The original interior lining is a quality black satin with dual pockets, one is stamped and reads Saks Fifth Avenue made in France. It looks basically unused, as does the entire purse.  The interior is reasonable roomy and will carry all of your essentials for a successful evening out. There is so much to admire about this French evening purse, including it's desired condition and powerful personality.  Let me know and I'll place it aside, just for you, I know you will adore carrying this one, it is a true treasure from the 1930 - 1940 era.

  

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