Featured in this lot are Vintage Beaded or Metal Mesh Purses (5), circa 1930s. Included are three (3) Seed Bead purses, two with gold tone frames and one with silver tone frame. Once purses and handbags came into fashion, so did beaded handbags and the hobby of crafting them by hand. Women made beaded handbags up through the 1930s, and at first the intricate designs were meant to show off to possible suitors. In the late 1800s glass beads were often used to decorate many accessories including beaded purses. These beads first became popular in Europe, especially France. Their beads came in a variety of shapes and sizes, and covered handbags of the period. So, many of the bags were imported from Europe. In the United States, Whiting & Davis and Mandalian "Flapper" styled purses were very popular in the 1920s and '30s. With the creation of metal frames, earlier Chatelaine and reticule style bead and mesh purses were refitted onto the new frames. Two of the bead purses have gold tone frames, one has a silver tone frame. Both of the metal mesh purses are flat mesh: one has a ball and mesh tassle in all silver tone finish, stamped "Armor-Mesh, and "BIG-VAN", while the other appears to be an unmarked Mandalian Mfg. Co. creation due to the pearlized, semi-metallic enamel finish which was called, "Lustro-Pearl" finish and the ornate frame. Mandalian enamel mesh purses are noted for the vibrancy of their colours even after one hundred years have elapsed since their manufacture. Purses are in good condition, rich patina observed on frames. 6.75"L x 4.5"W, 6.75"L x 4.5"W, 5.5"L x 4.5"W, 7.25"L x 3.75"W, and, 6.75"L x 3.5"W. Combined weight is 1lb, 12oz.