Antique Beaded Purse/100 years old/Italian

[SPECK]

I have a purse that has been in the family for about 80-100 years. A relative of mine sold hers, same except for color, on eBay 10 years ago for $500.

I have pictures and was wondering if any of you knew any information on it. It is beautiful and in mint condition.

It has 2 small pockets on the inside along with a small mirror.It has Satin Pleated trim and handle. Damask lining on the inside.

I can get pictures up in a little while showing the exterior/interior and mirror.

Thanks for all of your help. Any info/links/websites/forums/stores/etc... are VERY appreciated. I am looking to sell this.

 

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Bottom section

 

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Inside (Small mirror inside a pocket)

 

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Mirror

 

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Back of Mirror

 

[SuLi]

Wow, what an heirloom! Very unique looking purse, and delicate too. Are you sure you don't want to keep it, given that it's been in your family for a long time?

 

[Prada's Meadow]

I think you should keep it,

 

[Serendipity]

I think you should keep it,

Me too, something with that much sentimental value can never be replaced.

 

[SPECK]

It does not have any sentimental value, I am actually selling it for an older woman I know. She just wrote all of this info. and I typed it in here.

Thanks

 

[melisande]

It is in wonderful shape, those beads don't look 100 years old at all. Are they glass?

 

[SPECK]

Not sure, it has been stored in a case for the whole time since they were brand new

 

[vanojr9]

You could sell it, but I'd be careful and set an appropriate reserve price. My dad's an antique dealer and I help him out on a lot of his jewelry, clothing, and handbag sales (and in return get to keep the things I like!), and the market for purses like this on eBay is REALLY fickle. You need to find the right buyer who really wants a bag like this to complete his/her collection. Maybe list it once with a high reserve to see what it's likely to bring.

 

[Noriko]

Wow, beautiful I don't know if I could part with something like that.

 

[SPECK]

That is what I plan on doing, listing it and starting the bidding at $450