This glorious antique bag is made from silk brocade and has an delightfully intricate Chinese print of trees, flowers, bridges and dragon boats.
With a dark blue base, the print is worked in gold with muted shades of blue, pink and cream. The weave of the fabric is incredible and the quality of the fabric is divine. It is a large piece with a round base and has a single handle. With an expandable gate frame in gold-tone metal, the bag is fully lined and has six small side pockets.
Many of the dolly bags I've had in the past have been a lot smaller than this piece and the photographs really don't do justice to this glorious piece.
Please note the bag has been stuffed with tissue paper to be photographed.
Measurements
The base is 9" in diameter
The bag is 10 1/2" high excluding the handle and 16" with it
Condition
Very good. Just the following points to note;
- marks on the base, but this is to be expected from a bag this age
- slight wear to the handle
- some slight wear to the clasp but the patina is charming