1920s Art Deco Beaded Evening Purse – Cut Steel Fan Design

A striking 1920s Art Deco evening purse, beautifully constructed with dense cut steel beadwork over a black crocheted base.

The fan-shaped silhouette and ribbed bead pattern create movement and shimmer with every angle—an iconic look of the flapper era. Finished with a decorative geometric clasp and fine chain handle, this piece captures the elegance of evening dressing between the wars.

Both sculptural and wearable, it remains as stylish today as it was a century ago.

Details:

• Circa: 1920s–early 1930s

• Width (frame): 12cm

• Materials: Crochet base with cut steel / metallic beads

• Frame: Decorative metal clasp with chain handle

Condition:

• Very good vintage condition

• Beadwork intact and well-preserved

• Light age wear to frame

• Interior lining clean and presentable

A true Art Deco piece—designed to catch the light and hold the evening.