Georgian Silk Embroidery Purse

Name: Georgian Silk Embroidery Purse
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA913569
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

Description

This is just wonderful.

I have tried to research what the use may have been as it has never had a drawstring. I understand that these were sometimes carried with sweet smelling herbs inside to mask any bad smells. I guess an early vinaigrette.

The coronet and initials are obviously for a titled lady and are all done in what is most likely gold thread. The edge of the purse is also decorated with gold thread.

I have dated it to circa 1800 but quite possibly earlier than this.

Condition - pretty amazing. The colours of the embroidered flowers are probably pretty much as they were when first done. There are some tears to the silk, please see pictures. The silk was probably a stronger colour it is now a pale looking green, maybe the same as the inside.

W 16.5 including the decorated edge.

H 16 cm including the decorated edge.

Declaration

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA913569

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Description

This is just wonderful.

I have tried to research what the use may have been as it has never had a drawstring.

“

I understand that these were sometimes carried with sweet smelling herbs inside to mask any bad smells.

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

I guess an early vinaigrette.

fig 1. Georgian silk embroidery purse — fig 1. Georgian Silk Embroidery Purse

The coronet and initials are obviously for a titled lady and are all done in what is most likely gold thread. The edge of the purse is also decorated with gold thread.

I have dated it to circa 1800 but quite possibly earlier than this.

fig 2. Georgian silk embroidery purse — fig 2. Georgian Silk Embroidery Purse

Condition - pretty amazing. The colours of the embroidered flowers are probably pretty much as they were when first done. There are some tears to the silk, please see pictures. The silk was probably a stronger colour it is now a pale looking green, maybe the same as the inside.

W 16.5 including the decorated edge.

H 16 cm including the decorated edge.

Date of Manufacture

Digby Antiques (Wiltshire) has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA913569

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