{"product_id":"black-velvet-beaded-reticule","title":"Black Velvet Beaded Reticule","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBlack Velvet Beaded Reticule\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Black Velvet \u0026amp; Beaded Reticule, c.1900\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally decorative antique reticule dating to around the turn of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed in black velvet, the softly gathered body is densely worked with glass bead embroidery in scrolling, almost architectural formations. Rows of beadwork articulate the upper edge, while the original fabric handles retain the softly collapsed character of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extraordinary density of the handwork gives the surface an almost three-dimensional quality, with the black ground allowing the individual beads to catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly sculptural example of the small evening bags that developed from the 19th-century reticule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1890–1910\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Velvet, glass beads, textile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe, attributed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuying with Winnow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne of One\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery piece is individually sourced. Once sold, it will not be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCurated \u0026amp; Authenticated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery object is personally selected, researched and authenticated by Winnow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarefully Packaged\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach order is wrapped with care using premium materials to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorldwide Shipping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe ship throughout the UK and internationally. Specialist delivery is arranged for larger pieces where required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30 Day Returns\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIf your purchase isn't quite right, returns are accepted within 30 days. Please see our Returns policy for further information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed additional photographs or information?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe're happy to provide further images, measurements or answer any questions before you purchase, contact@winnowarchive.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winnow Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65804649562461,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/0341\/0013\/files\/Velvetbag.jpg?v=1788465056","url":"https:\/\/winnowarchive.com\/products\/black-velvet-beaded-reticule","provider":"Winnow Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}