{"product_id":"antique-c1920-pansy-flower-glass-beaded-52154","title":"Antique c.1920 Pansy Flower Glass Beaded Wristlet Purse Art Deco Floral Coin Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique c.1920 Pansy Flower Glass Beaded Wristlet Purse Art Deco Floral Coin Bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and unusual antique glass beaded wristlet purse, dating to approximately 1915–1925 and formed in the shape of a large pansy flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dimensional flower is densely worked in tiny glass beads in soft ivory, lavender blue and deep iridescent blue, with individual overlapping petals creating a wonderfully sculptural design. The purse is finished with an integral beaded wrist loop and opens discreetly at the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly charming survivor from the early 20th century and a wonderful example of the intricate beadwork associated with evening accessories of the period. Similar figural pansy wristlet purses are associated with the 1920s. The pansy was a particularly sentimental motif, traditionally associated with thoughts, remembrance and affection — its name deriving from the French pensée, meaning “thought”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures \/ Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1915–1925\u003cbr\u003e\nFigural pansy flower design\u003cbr\u003e\nTiny glass seed bead construction\u003cbr\u003e\nIvory, lavender blue and iridescent dark blue beadwork\u003cbr\u003e\nRaised, overlapping dimensional petals\u003cbr\u003e\nIntegral beaded wrist strap\u003cbr\u003e\nSoft textile-lined interior\u003cbr\u003e\nSmall fastening to the opening\u003cbr\u003e\nUnlabelled\u003cbr\u003e\nA highly decorative collector's piece\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add your measurements for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. width across flower 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. height of flower 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall length including wrist loop 6.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair antique condition with wear consistent with an item approximately 100 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main pansy remains wonderfully decorative with extensive original beadwork surviving. There is age-related bead loss, loose threads and wear in places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note in particular that the wrist loop has significant deterioration to the original foundation fabric\/lining, with the internal textile exposed and frayed. There is also age-related deterioration and wear around the interior and fastening area, all clearly photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its age and the fragility of the wrist strap, I would recommend this primarily as a collectible\/display piece rather than for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56840506704258,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-antique-c-1920-pansy-flower-glass-beaded-wristlet-purse-art-deco-floral-coin-bag-antique-c-1920-pansy-flower-glass-beaded-wristlet-purse-art-deco-floral-coin-bag-1253878888.jpg?v=1786467909","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/antique-c1920-pansy-flower-glass-beaded-52154","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}