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Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-20 11:00:00 2026-05-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Augusta Auctions Augusta Auctions : Modes for May: Antique & Couture Fashion https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions/augusta-auctions/modes-for-may-antique-couture-fashion-23389
April showers bring May flowers, and we look forward to sharing our garden of delights with bidders this May! Our marquis spring auction will offer a bouquet of fine antique, couture & collectible fashion and textiles, drawn from institutions and select private collections. Augusta Auctions office@augusta-auction.com
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FIVE FLORAL OR FRINGED BEADED EVENING BAGS, EARLY - MID 20TH C
Lot 65

FIVE FLORAL OR FRINGED BEADED EVENING BAGS, EARLY - MID 20TH C

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$150
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$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
1 pink & white glass beaded purse, “Walborg, Made in France”, 8.25”x5.5”, (bead loss); 1 metallic beaded bag w/chainstitch floral motif, “Made in France”, 6”x4.75”, (discoloration/tarnish, sig. detachment from frame, areas bead loss, 1 stone missing closure, lining shattered); 1 black glass beaded purse w/looped fringe, 10.5”x18.5” w/handle & fringe incl. (discoloration/wear/fringe loss); 1 grey beaded purse w/red flower motif, 7.5”x10", (tarnish/wear, few beads w/residue spots, discoloration, wear/discoloration lining); 1 polychrome beaded floral on brown beaded bag w/ster. silver frame, engraved “M.E. Watkins, Philadelphia”, 6” x 8.5”, (tarnish/scuffing/residue frame, holes w/bead loss, fringe loss, lining shredded) all Good-Very Good

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