{"product_id":"antique-e-gauthier-paris-beaded-velvet-evening-bag-early-20th-century","title":"Antique E. Gauthier Paris Beaded Velvet Evening Bag, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant antique French evening bag in deep blue velvet, finely hand-embroidered with intricate micro glass beads forming a striking geometric starburst design. Attributed to the Parisian workshop E. Gauthier, 97 rue des Petits-Champs, Paris, a documented Belle Époque maison de confection, with comparable examples held at the Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode, Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece features a silvered metal frame, double chain handle, sculptural clasp, and fully hand-executed beadwork typical of refined Parisian atelier production at the turn of the century—a beautifully preserved example of French decorative fashion craftsmanship, dating to the Belle Époque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 × 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet, micro glass beads, silvered metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition overall. The velvet retains a strong colour, and the frame and chain remain structurally sound with an attractive aged patina. The beadwork is largely intact and visually striking; however, there is some minor bead loss and a few areas of fragility, entirely consistent with the age and delicate nature of hand-applied micro-beadwork from this period. This is normal for a piece of this age and does not detract from its overall decorative presence. Please note this is a genuine antique piece and should be handled with care due to the inherent delicacy of early beadwork textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les delices de Printemps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52907885363547,"sku":"FR-BAG-1900-001","price":420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1768\/0475\/files\/antique-e-gauthier-paris-beaded-evening-bag.jpg?v=1789498433","url":"https:\/\/lesdelicesdeprintemps.com\/products\/antique-e-gauthier-paris-beaded-velvet-evening-bag-early-20th-century","provider":"Les delices de Printemps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}