From an early 20th century purse collection, here is a fabulous small bag / purse entirely covered in silver and gold beads - round and long, sewn into a floral pattern.The  More »

From an early 20th century purse collection, here is a fabulous small bag / purse entirely covered in silver and gold beads - round and long, sewn into a floral pattern.The bag is just under 4 1/2inches accross at the widest point.A bright turquoise silk forms the background and contrasting colour to the shiny silver and gold beads. Front and back are identically decorated and not a bead is missing. Gold-coloured metal clasp is also in excellent condition and clicks tightly closed. The pearly silk lining inside is entirely intact, but somewhat browned from age - the only sign of the purse''s venerable age. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1991 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Mesh evening bag or purse made of 9karat gold. Solid gold frame and chain. Slightly gathered so that it does not hang like a sack as bags of lesser quality do. the bag is  More »

Mesh evening bag or purse made of 9karat gold. Solid gold frame and chain. Slightly gathered so that it does not hang like a sack as bags of lesser quality do. the bag is fully hallmarked on both sides of the frame. Maker is GD. Measurements: top of clasp is 5inches wide and bottom of bag is 8inches wide. Weight on my kitchen scale is approx 130gram. On more accurate postal scale: 4.6ozMINT condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1597 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique green knitted beaded bag / purse, dating to approx 1920. Great silver plate frame and chain and acorn clasps.Measures 5 1/4inches to top of frame, 5 1/2inches to top  More »

Antique green knitted beaded bag / purse, dating to approx 1920. Great silver plate frame and chain and acorn clasps.Measures 5 1/4inches to top of frame, 5 1/2inches to top of acorns (not including the chain). Very clever pattern - beading starts out almost flat near the frame, but then forms elongated tear shaped swags, falling into loops, many layers thick of beautiful, iridescent green beads, the gold and light filled glass reflecting beautifully. The inside is lined with an amazing pink silk fabric. The frame has raised silver plate patterns and the clasps are lovely acorns. Condition is very good. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2218 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Framed tapestry depicting a little boy and girl in a beautiful rose garden. From an old estate. Frame measures just under 14inches wide and 11 3/4inches high.Aubusson style  More »

Framed tapestry depicting a little boy and girl in a beautiful rose garden. From an old estate. Frame measures just under 14inches wide and 11 3/4inches high.Aubusson style tapestry with beautiful scene of a little boy, arm around his friend, one finger pointing, as though telling her something important. THey stand in the midst of a beautiful courtyard - roses and picket fences on one side, a trough of falling water on the other, cobbles and old stone steps leading to a building in the background.Excellent condition. Ready for hanging. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2153 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Finest Victorian handmade lace. This would be attached to a blouse/shirt. Super fine, incredibly delicate workmanship. Good order - could still be used. One or two small  More »

Finest Victorian handmade lace. This would be attached to a blouse/shirt. Super fine, incredibly delicate workmanship. Good order - could still be used. One or two small brown spots that can be cleaned. Status: For Sale Reference#: 919 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Embroidered, silkwork and painted picture of a courting couple. A silk needlework picture,with painted hands, feet and faces. Probably dates to late 19th or early 20th  More »

Embroidered, silkwork and painted picture of a courting couple. A silk needlework picture,with painted hands, feet and faces. Probably dates to late 19th or early 20th century.The gilt wood frame looks later - possibly 1950-60''s.Needlework in fabulous colours from gold to purple. The woman''s hair is further detailed with purplish beads that glitter and add lustre.Excellent condition.Frame measures 27 1/2 X 23 1/2inches. Picture is 19 1/4 X 15 1/2 inches. Status: For Sale Reference#: 2072 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Amazingly fine workmanship in this wide strip of handmade lace from England, 19th century. This lace with a base of machine made Alencon lace with the appliques added by  More »

Amazingly fine workmanship in this wide strip of handmade lace from England, 19th century. This lace with a base of machine made Alencon lace with the appliques added by hand with buttonhole stitches. 3 1/4inches wide. would be over 60inches long if detached from the backing to which it was stapled. Very good condition. Status: For Sale Reference#: 918 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Fine yellow linen with embroidered and appliqued water lilies and leaves. Circa 1900.Measures about 43inches square.The center in buttercup yellow Irish linen with a hem  More »

Fine yellow linen with embroidered and appliqued water lilies and leaves. Circa 1900.Measures about 43inches square.The center in buttercup yellow Irish linen with a hem stitched scalloped border in gold and green all round the cloth. The corners have appliqued and heavily embroidered beautiful water lilies, buds and leaves in various shades of blues greens and yellow. Each flower with detail of petals, stamen and even veins of leaves.Very attractive, quality piece in MINT condition no damages no stains no repairs, all freshly laundered and ready for use. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1644 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Old Koteret L''Aharon ( Ha Kodesh), curtain for the Holy Ark. Made in the Middle East/North Africa - one of the Muslim States and dating to early-mid 20th century (circa  More »

Old Koteret L''Aharon ( Ha Kodesh), curtain for the Holy Ark. Made in the Middle East/North Africa - one of the Muslim States and dating to early-mid 20th century (circa 1950-60). This would have hung above and in front of a longer curtain / door.Measures 55 inches long.Red velvet with gold fring. Scalloped. In each curve is a gold Star of David with a large immitation gem stone diamond in the center. Below it is a golden laurel leaf swag, also set with immiation gems.Orange silk backing. Silver and gold ribbon borders top and sides.Loops on the top for hanging the curtain. Condition is excellent except for wear where the loops were sewn onto the gold ribbon border on the top. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1788 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less

Antique Ateret L''Talit / decorative strip for tallis. Made of genuine silver thread, sewn in patterns onto a cloth.Measures 28 X 3 1/4inches with rounded ends.Wonderful  More »

Antique Ateret L''Talit / decorative strip for tallis. Made of genuine silver thread, sewn in patterns onto a cloth.Measures 28 X 3 1/4inches with rounded ends.Wonderful Ateret in complex silver patterns,many of which are reminiscent of Islamic decoration. Amazing to consider who hand made this item and who wore it to their prayers over the last 100 years.Slight wear as is to be expected of a piece of such delicacy and age, but general condition is good and it can be sewn right on to another tallis and used.Silver was tested to be genuine. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1793 Condition: See Description Year: See Description   « Less