Satin Purses / Bags. High quality satin is made of silk threads but it can also be made of nylon or polyester. It was a popular fabric during the Art Deco era and continues to be used for both bag exteriors and liners.
Below are some examples and price guides of beaded satin purses / bags including a 1920’s purse by Lester Bags and a beaded satin clutch bag.
Platinum, Oxblood Coral, Diamond and Black Onyx Satin Evening Bag
The black satin pouch with double-sided frames of modified rectangular platinum and rose-cut diamond-set plaques, spaced by rose-cut diamond-set squares, centering a rounded flap embellished by one round oxblood coral button ap. 11.8 mm., within a platinum ring of rose-cut diamonds, with hinged black onyx bead thumbpiece ap. 14.5 mm., tipped by one rose-cut diamond, with black satin strap, opening to reveal a tan moiré silk interior with two side pockets and an attached change purse, with label signed Lester Bags, 662 Madision Avenue, New York, circa 1920. 7 3/4 x 8 inches.
Sold for $3,780 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2021
Beaded Satin Clutch Bag
Product Code: M79JF6C7SVB24WLP
Brand: Valentino
Sold for US$310 at Pacific Global Auction in 2022
Christian Dior Diorissimo Tote Embellished Satin Mini
Sold for US$2,000 at Pacific Global Auction in 2022
Jimmy Choo Cloud Chain Clutch Bead Embellished Satin and Velvet with Crystals and Faux Pearl
Sold for US$1,025 at Golden Gate Auctioneer in 2022
PRADA BN1365 Beaded Hand Bag Pouch Purse Black Satin Vintage Italy
Sold for US$500 at Mynt Auctions in 2022
