Lot 345 , A James I beadwood purse, inscribed AN.GOLDSMETHSPRUS, 1623, 5.5 x 4.5in.
A James I beadwood purse, inscribed 'AN.GOLDSMETHSPRUS, 1623', 5.5 x 4.5in.
Estimate £250-350
The braided ties and edge of the purse are in worn faded condition, the beadwork remains in very good order with only a short split running approx 1 inch between the thin blue lines at the top of the side with the letter E, an old hand inscribed note has been stitched to the top edge, the three tassles to the base are worn and faded.
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Sold for £2,200