Antique 1mm Micro Beadwork Beaded Bag, Purse, Pouch, c.1880-1920 German Shepherd These are truly fascinating old

These are truly fascinating old treasures of the era of Marie-Antoinette and shortly before/afterward

twisted to torsade form

No missing paint

Along those covered promenades that flanked the center gardens

The architectural engravings on this one are as fine as any we've seen in museums or out

Antique 1mm Micro Beadwork Beaded Bag, Purse, Pouch, c.1880-1920 German Shepherd These are truly fascinating oldTiniest glass beads ever, each no more than 1mm in size, and beautifully preserved in this hand made large purse. The unusual creamy caramel color is very appealing, as is the repeat pattern in greens, orange red, silver, gold. The interior lining and string ties and crocheted top loops are all original to this bag and are also inside but is detached in some parts, and is in good to poor condition. I've owned this bag for 20 30 years, stored flat and