Bakelite purse - some scuffing and wear to outside of purse to bakelite, impressed to interior '39', cream and black striped silk lining appears ok, black silk bag with pleated edges - ok, 17cm by 24cm. Silvered purse with Eastern script - 17cm by 23cm, colours faded and some wear, some staining to lining. Envelope style purse - coloured silk and metallic threads - generally backing cloth discoloured overall and fading to silks, tiny pin head sized hole to upper edge, gilt metal button just attached by a pin, led leather lining shows wear, 15cm by 9cm. Suede classical style purse - staining and discolouration to suede, numerous sequins missing, part of gilt metal mount missing, blue silk lining has some holes to the top, 17cm by 14.5cm. Deco beaded purse - 22cm by 23cm, carved mount ok, some bead losses and to the tassel trims, lining has several holes and tears. Green feather fan - ribbon split, damages to feathers in a couple of areas, height of guard - 14cm. Two small fans - 14cm closes, slight wear to both.

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