£300
Antique Ottoman purses, two in plum velvet, one in ruby leather, all embroidered in gold: the first in dark velvet, attractively shaped, and embroidered in gold metal thread, silk cord binding the edges, the lining part striped velvet and part turquoise cotton, finished with a tassel to one side and a bobble to the other, approx. 6 inches or 15.5cm by 3.75 inches or 9.5cm; together with a second shaped purse, embroidered in gold thread, four shaped panels, two of which are plain velvet, lined in beige silk, draw cord fastening with gold thread tassels, more tassels to the bottom edge, approx. 6.5 inches or 16cm by 3.5 inches or 9cm, and a fine quality Ottoman burgundy leather gentleman’s purse with three compartments, early 19th century, elaborately embroidered to the front panels in gold thread, on green velvet ground, press fastening to the flap, simple gold thread embroidery to the back, designs to the internal leather sections, approx. 4.75 inches or 12 cm x 4 inches or 10cm (3) (Shipping category C)
All in good used condition with minimal wear to threads
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
24% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
27.6% inc VAT*
