Beaded Bags

Bandoliers

B B Administrator — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:28:47 +0000

Bandoliers are pocketed belts for holding either individual cartridges or belts of ammunition. They are usually slung sash-style over the shoulder and chest, with the ammunition pockets across the midriff and chest. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples and price guides of beaded bandoliers including a Native American Ojibwe bag and a loom beaded bag.

1880s Native American Ojibwe Beaded Bandolier Bag

Sold for US$1,400 at Artemis Gallery in 2023

Loom Beaded Great Lakes Bandolier Bag late 19th century, loom beaded. Measures approx 40 inches in length. Good condition with some age expected minor imperfections.

Sold for US$550 at Material Culture in 2022

Great Lakes Bandolier Bag
Mid 19th century.
Max L. 19 in.

Sold for US$1,000 at Cottone Auctions in 2023

Native American Bandolier Ceremonial Bag Beaded Ojibwe Chippewa Cherokee. A very attractive beaded bandolier of Native American decent with field of blue beads with a prominent yellow and red falcon (rare to see bandolier with animal or bird). Sides decorative with geometric yellow and red beaded designs. Blue cloth back and leather fringe with glass beads. It is beyond our expertise to identify which tribe or region this bandolier origination. Dates to the 1st half 20th century.
Weight Approx., 2lbs
Measures Approx., 13 inches x 13.75 inches (30.5 inches with handle strap & 45 inches with the fringe)

Sold for US$450 at Taylor & Harris in 2023

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French Beaded Bags

B B Administrator — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 07:07:41 +0000

French beaded bags are exquisite and range from designer bags to Victorian hand made purses. Some French Victorian purses have pictorial scenes on them and these are highly sought after.

Below are some examples and price guides of French beaded bags / purses including two steel cut beaded purses and a Gucci purse.

Two antique French steel cut beaded evening purses.

Two French antique steel cut micro beaded evening bags, both signed Made in France. Gold purse: very good, small wear and tarnished chain, measures 8″ x 4.25″. Dark purple and red flower purse: very good, small loss and does not have an interior lining, 8″ x 4.5″.

Sold for US$100 at Cora Violet Auctions in 2023

Vintage French micro hand beaded evening bag for Jorelle Bags, white with multi pastel color flowers, locking clasp also beaded with gold carrying handle; the interior white silk lined with matching white silk coin purse and removable ‘Jorelle’ mirror. Overall length including handle 12 in., bag is 7 x 7.5 in.

Sold for US$75 at Gallery 63 in 2023

A vintage French Walborg hand made purse with a short handle. The purse is made in a beaded design and adorned with a floral pattern. Marked with a sewn label inside. A black satin lining inside.

Sold for US$40 at Antique Arena Inc. in 2023

French Art Deco Micro Beaded Hand Bag 9″ by 8″

Sold for US$75 at Dixon’s Crumpton Auction in 2023

GUCCI Vintage French Red Gold Beaded Minaudiere Evening Bag Kisslock GG Purse

Sold for US$9,000 at Golden Gate Auctioneer in 2023

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Evening Bags

B B Administrator — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:46:43 +0000

Evening bags are small handbags made of rich fabric. They are often beaded or decorated with embroidery or other methods. Some can be novelty shaped, such as in the shapes of animals. They are carried by women on formal or dressy occasions, usually in the evening hence the name evening bag.

Below are some examples and price guides of beaded evening bags including a micro beaded bag with a courting couple scene and a Valentino satin bag.

Mary Frances Handmade Beaded Evening Purse

Hand crafted Evening bag by Mary Frances, signed label sewn to interior. All beaded with dragonfly and flowers in relief.use of iridescent seed and tube beads, mother of pearl and glass cabochons. Additional signed Metal charm , reads Mary Frances. Hard case bag, added stitched green suede, chain strap, drop is 17.5 in. 1/2 in. Wear throughout appropriate to age and use. Discoloration, loose threads and beads, evident areas of loss to beads.

Sold for US$125 at The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc. in 2023

Beaded Evening Bag With Enamel And Jeweled Frame circa 1920, Floral Decoration With Roses. Retains Original Metal Looking Glass Type Mirror With Tassel.

Sold for US$150 at J. Garrett Auctioneers in 2023

Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Courting couple and Jeweled Frame

Sold for US$200 at Dixon’s Crumpton Auction in 2022

VALENTINO BEADED SATIN EVENING BAG with label and card; hand-embroidered; 8 inches wide; 4 1/2 inches deep; 4 1/2 inches high

Sold for US$225 at Abell Auction in 2022

Fabulous, circa 1900s micro beaded evening bag. Muted palette of flowers with bright purple and silver geometric design around borders combines Art Nouveau and Art Deco influence. Fringed tassel bottom. Magnificent and ornate embossed gilt metal frame has Peking glass cabochons and red and blue crystals, bezel set in raised mountings. Enamel scroll accents. Large domed Peking glass cabochon accents the gilded pierce work clasp, matching pull adornment. Metal chain decorated with Peking glass balls. Hand-stitched dusty pink striped satin lining. Unmarked.

Sold for US$100 at Taurus Auctions in 2022

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Art Deco

B B Administrator — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 09:48:06 +0000

Art Deco beaded bags come in a wide range of designs. Some were framed but reticule purses were also popular. Many would have geometric designs. Bakelite became popular and some of the frames were made from this. They varied from plain designs to elaborate designs such as fish or birds. Some of these frames are desirable in their own right.

Below are some examples and price guides of Art Deco beaded bags / purses including a micro beaded purse with a celluloid frame depicting birds and a geometric micro bead reticule purse.

Art Deco Micro Beaded Purse With Celluloid Frame

losses, good overall, early 20th c

Sold for US$250 at Dixon’s Crumpton Auction in 2023

Vintage Art Deco micro beaded purse or bag with bakelite frame and beaded handle; double sided identical in color and pattern, finished with loop fringe. Approx. overall length including chain handle 18.25 in.

Sold for US$50 at Gallery 63 in 2023

German Art Deco / Jugendstil micro glass beaded reticule purse handbag with polychrome geometric design and drawstring closure. 9″ H x 6″ W.

Sold for US$350 at Auctions at Showplace in 2022

Antique Vintage Art Deco micro glass beaded scenic village landscape purse in shades of pink, green and black with metal box frame, chain handle and purple and black glass bead fringe loops. 11 1/2″H x 6″W, 7″H (strap drop)

Sold for US$225 at Ripley Auctions in 2023

Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Art Deco / Jugendstil glass beaded reticule purse handbag decorated with a polychrome geometric floral motif, drawstring closure. 10.5″ H x 7″ W.

Sold for US$300 at Auctions at Showplace in 2023

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Native American Medicine Bags

B B Administrator — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:09:00 +0000

Native American medicine bags are containers for items believed to protect or give spiritual powers to its owner. They could be small enough to wear around the neck, or large with a long strap called a “bandolier.”. In historical times, medicine men and shamans generally carried a large medicine bundle that could hold numerous items that were believed to possess spiritual value to the bundles owner. Reference: North American Auction Co.

Below are some examples and price guides of Native American medicine bags including a Shaman bag and a bag with geometric designs.

1800’s Small Beadwork Medicine Bag or Pouch 6 1/4″ by 3 3/8″. (Counting beaded handle) Nice piece with all beadwork intact.

Sold for US$150 at North American Artifact Auctions in 2023

Native American Plains Beaded Medicine Bag/ Tobacco Pouch. Hide, beads, tin cone embellishments

Sold for US$550 at Material Culture in 2022

AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED MEDICINE BAG with geometric designs Height: 14.5 in. by Width: 3.5 in.

Sold for US$200 at Lewis & Maese Antiques & Auction in 2022

Northern Plains Native American beaded Shaman bag with circular beaded motifs.

Sold for US$325 at North American Auction Co in 2022

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Satin Purses / Bags

B B Administrator — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:04:51 +0000

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

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Hide Bags

B B Administrator — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 06:59:32 +0000

Hide Bags. Hide is treated animal skin and is the foundation for most Native American beadwork. The most common hides used are buffalo and deer.

Below are some examples of hide bags including a Northern Plains pipe bag and a stars and stripe bag from the second quarter of the 20th century.

A Northern Plains or Plateau pipe bag
Possibly Nez Perce, pigmented with ochre and beaded with vining foliate designs on each face, suspending hide fringe wrapped in yarn, string and/or ribbon.
length 35 1/2in, width 7 1/2in

Sold for US$4,080 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

A Plateau beaded hide “Stars and Stripes” bag

Second-Quarter 20th Century
A shield form beaded bag with a band of blue with stars and vertical red and white stripes, with wool felt to the reverse, two shoulder straps, and a floral printed cotton lining
12″ H x 9.5″ W

Sold for US$400 at John Moran Auctioneers, Inc. in 2022

Plains Beaded Hide Bag late 19th/early 20th century, possibly Cheyenne, beaded decoration on both sides, fringed, 12-1/2 x 6 in. including fringe; mounted in bespoke acrylic case 17-1/4 x 8-3/4 x 3-1/2 in.

Sold for US$1,000 at Brunk Auctions in 2022

Plains Indian polychrome beaded hide tobacco bag.

Dimensions: 24 inches overall, 12 inches bag.

Sold for US$12,000 at Witherell’s in 2022

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Pictorial Beaded Bags

B B Administrator — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 07:53:30 +0000

Some of the most collectible bags and purses are pictorial beaded bags. These were made in both America and Europe and each had their own styles. European bags would often be made using micro beads and would often depict scenery. They were mainly evening purses and would be delicate. Some would close with drawstring while others would have metal clasps. Native American bags were usually larger and more practical. They would often be used to carry tobacco and medicine. Scenes would often have animals in them such as horses and deer.

Below are some examples and price guides of pictorial beaded bags including a Great Lakes bandolier bag and a European purse with a coastal scene.

A Great Lakes pictorial bandolier bag
Beaded throughout with vining foliate and floral designs, the pocket front further adorned with an elk and a small dog.
length 37 1/2in, width 12 3/4in

Sold for US$1,657.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

Beaded purse depicts matching coastal scenes on each side with rock formations, a sailboat and a blimp having “ZR III” on the side. The purse is finished with a metal frame having faux stones and a chain handle. One of the hinges is broken. Total dimensions: 20 in. high x 8 1/4 wide. Bag body: 11 in. high x 8 1/4 wide.

Sold for US$800 at Fontaine’s Auction Gallery in 2022

Edwardian micro-beaded evening bag, water scene, brass or brass plated frame measuring 6″ wide, body of purse is 7 1/4″ long with 1 1/2″ long fringe, double brass chain with 7 3/4″ drop, blue silk lining, unmarked

Sold for US$375 at Stephenson’s Auction in 2020

Yakima Pictorial Beaded Bag, circa 1910

Length: 15 inches (38.1 cm)

Sold for 4,410 USD at Sotheby’s in 2021

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Translucent Beads

B B Administrator — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:01:05 +0000

Translucent beads are those where the light goes through them. They have more of a sparkle than opaque, which often appear matt. Translucent beads allow background colors and threads to show so when they are sewn onto fabric, the color may look different to how they look when loose depending on the color of the ground.

Below are some examples, information and price guides of translucent beaded bags including a Great Lakes bandoleer bag and a Plateau pictorial bag with horses and eagles.

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Opaque Beads

B B Administrator — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:44:10 +0000

Opaque beads are those where the light does not go through them. They appear solid and the background color will not show through except within the gaps between beads.

Below are some examples, information and price guides of opaque beaded bags including a Sioux beaded and quilled hide bladder bag and a French beaded bag.

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Quill Work

B B Administrator — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 16:44:05 +0000

Quill work, in relation to bags and purses, is a form of textile embellishment traditionally practiced by Native Americans that employs the quills of porcupines as an aesthetic element. Quills from bird feathers were also occasionally used in quill work. Reference: Wikipedia

Below are some examples, information and price guides of quill work bags and purses including a Northern Cheyenne quill work and beaded pipe bag and a Sioux quilled bag.

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Czech Bags and Purses

B B Administrator — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 12:16:59 +0000

Czech Bags and Purses. The Czech Republic, once known as Bohemia, was the birthplace of artists such as Alfons Maria Mucha. Influences such as Mucha can sometimes be seen in Czech fashions of the Art Nouveau era.

Below are some examples, information and price guides of Czech bags and purses including a silver and glass beaded handbag and a aragonite mosaic purse.

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