Bags of Bags & Purses @ Knowle Auction Rooms * 13 February 2013

Knowle Auction Rooms have some irresistible embroidered and beaded bags and purses in their upcoming sale next week. Having seen the latest trends from the Italian and Parisian design houses, these needlepoint bags are right on trend at a fraction of the designer house prices. Lot 617 consists of three various decorative bags with embroidered decoration and the estimate is £30 - £50.

These three decorative embroidered bags above, one with tapestry style and small applied cameo comprise Lot 618 and come with an estimate of £50 - £100.

Lot 616 is three decorative needle point style bags, one with classical scene and decorative clasp with an estimate for all of £30 - £50.

There are also some very pretty beaded purses in the sale - this set of 8 very decorative items is Lot 615 and has an estimate of just £30 - £50.

Amongst the several lots of misers purses is this set of seven 19th century and later miser purses with cut steel decoration, which include a bead work example. This is Lot 598 and comes with an estimate of £40 - £60. To see more examples, click here.