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Antique Art Deco Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Bag with Silver Frame - This antique evening bag features a body of iridescent glass seed beads in bronze, green, and gold tones, often referred to as iris or carnival glass beads. The beads are arranged in a vertical ribbed, fan-shaped pattern and are secured to a neutral-colored knitted or crocheted textile ground. The bag is mounted to a rectangular sterling silver frame decorated with a chased foliate and floral motif. . The bag utilizes a traditional kiss-lock clasp with two spherical knobs and is suspended from a fine, twisted metal chain handle. The construction is characteristic of the late 19th to early 20th century Art Deco period. Width: 8.5 inches Height: 6 inches Total Drop: 11 inches.