19th century evening bags with metal frames: to... Lot 291

19th century evening bags with metal frames: to include a striking example in chestnut velvet beaded both sides in silver metal, in the form of a bird with long beak and outspread wings and tail, the sun ray design at the bottom in diamanté, the relatively simple silver metal frame studded with diamanté, chain strap; a grey velvet bag embroidered both sides with silver spangles and cut steel fringed with metal beads, the ornate frame with cut steel to the front, and a silver metal chain; a colourful beaded bag with pierced metal frame and beaded strap; a silver woven bead bag with red flowers, the frame in gold metal decorated with white mother of pearl, enamel flowers and green stones to the clasp, gold metal chain; and a small beaded bag with embossed gold metal frame, simple metal chain, the beadwork in vibrant colours against a mustard background, bi-coloured fringing (5)