Vintage Evening Bags

[Donna Purcell]

I sell on ebay and am a lover of beaded evening bags by Walborg, Whiting and Davis, etc. I have a hard time getting someone to date them for me. I don't want to sell someone a bag that is not authentic if I advertise it that way. I recently found a Made in Austria bag, no tag inside, but it is very old and the crystals are all prong set. As many of you know bags on ebay are sold very cheaply, sometimes I wonder if I am unvaluing my items. I have some that I can date from looking at other similar items on ebay, but some I cannot. Does this forum lend information and expertise in this area? Thanks

 

[Pinkcoke]

Hi Donna, we can help with dating, when specific photos and information is given in the Q&A threads, but not valuing. Kind regards,

 

[Donna Purcell]

black white sparkle bag with bugle beads by Walborg. Can you help with the date. Braided seed bead handle, was broken and I was not able to repair it completely so I added pearls and faceted beads. I know you are not supposed to alter vintage items, but what good are they if you cannot use them, right? Excellent condition,.

 

[Pinkcoke]

Donna that photo is too dark to see much. Can you take photos in daylight please and show the lining, fastenings and any labels too?