An assortment of bags and purses including two gaming purses, one of crimson velvet, the other of green leather, a pleated leather purse with orange tassels, and various embroidered and beaded purses, <I>dating from 17th century</I> | Christie's

Sale 6648

Costume and Textiles

London, South Kensington

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25 October 1994

Browse Sale

Lot 157

An assortment of bags and purses including two gaming purses, one of crimson velvet, the other of green leather, a pleated leather purse with orange tassels, and various embroidered and beaded purses, dating from 17th century

Price realised

GBP 352

Estimate

GBP 350 - GBP 400

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An assortment of bags and purses including two gaming purses, one of crimson velvet, the other of green leather, a pleated leather purse with orange tassels, and various embroidered and beaded purses, dating from 17th century

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Provenance

Museum Hendrikje, The Netherlands
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