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Is this miser's purse authentic?

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vintage*vendeuse (3037

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Is this miser's purse authentic?

Jul 13, 2012 05:17 PM

Hello! I used to deal in vintage clothing and am mostly "retired" from ebay now. However, I couldn't resist picking this item up. It's in such pristine condition that I can't help questioning it's authenticity! It is hand crocheted and hand-beaded. The beads are faceted steel. Are miser's purses of this quality being reproduced now? If it IS antique, will the fact that it has a gentleman's name worked into it be a detriment? A search of completeds shows that these don't go for great $$ amounts but it's a fascinating item. I'll use several posts to attach a total of five photos.

Thank you,

Donna

VINTAGE~ dating from the past. * VENDEUSE~ a saleswoman in the fashion industry.

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Is this miser's purse authentic?

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vintage*vendeuse (3037

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Is this miser's purse authentic?

Jul 13, 2012 05:17 PM

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Hello! I used to deal in vintage clothing and am mostly "retired" from ebay now. However, I couldn't resist picking this item up. It's in such pristine condition that I can't help questioning it's authenticity! It is hand crocheted and hand-beaded. The beads are faceted steel. Are miser's purses of this quality being reproduced now? If it IS antique, will the fact that it has a gentleman's name worked into it be a detriment? A search of completeds shows that these don't go for great $$ amounts but it's a fascinating item. I'll use several posts to attach a total of five photos.

Thank you,

Donna

VINTAGE~ dating from the past. * VENDEUSE~ a saleswoman in the fashion industry.

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Jul 17, 2012 06:09 PM

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Re: Is this miser's purse authentic?

Jul 13, 2012 05:18 PM

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Jul 13, 2012 05:19 PM

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VINTAGE~ dating from the past. * VENDEUSE~ a saleswoman in the fashion industry.

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Re: Is this miser's purse authentic?

Jul 17, 2012 09:59 AM

Hi Donna, it looks great to me. I am not aware that anyone would be reproducting these. The cut steel beads and rings are hard to find let alone doing the handwork. Great piece! And I collect antiques that are personalized so the name would be a plus fo rme, makes it unique.

vintage*vendeuse (3037

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Re: Is this miser's purse authentic?

Jul 17, 2012 06:09 PM

Thanks so much for your reply!

I had no idea that beads/rings/danglies of that precision could be produced in the Victorian era. Careful scrutiny reveals one dangly missing from the "tassel" end but other than that, it's as new-looking as can be.... hence my questioning it's authenticity.

VINTAGE~ dating from the past. * VENDEUSE~ a saleswoman in the fashion industry.