Vintage Victorian / Edwardian Black Beaded Evening Bag with Fringe

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A striking antique evening bag that dates most likely to the 1890s–1910s. The entire body is hand-beaded in tiny black seed beads, scattered with faceted jet-glass stones that catch the light beautifully against the dark ground. Beaded fringe runs along the bottom edge, and the bag closes with a gunmetal kiss-lock frame with an attached chain handle. The overall effect is dramatic and deeply considered – very much in the spirit of late Victorian and Edwardian evening dressing, where black accessories carried both elegance and meaning. A collector's piece or a genuine statement. Colour: Black with gunmetal hardware Closure: Kiss-lock metal frame Handle: Gunmetal chain Width: approx. 14cm Era: Circa 1890s–1910s (Victorian / Edwardian) Brand: Unknown Condition: No Interior original fabric lining. Exterior beading and fringe are largely intact. A small number of missing beads have been replaced by the seller.Metal frame shows patina and surface rust. Sold as a collector's vintage piece.