30s Velvet Handbag 20s Purse Art Deco Marcasite Clasp As Is VFG
A lovely little handbag with exquisite art deco details! The bag has a hinged frame with a rod inside that give more strength and also suspends the inner coin purse. The clasp features curving deco lines, inset with marcasite, and set off by a small rectangular bar that seems to be glass. The back wall of the iiner purse has a small pocket for the beveled hand mirror. The interior is flawed - see Condition report - and price reflects that.
SIZE:
| Measurements | Inches | Cm |
| Length | 8" | 20.25 |
| Height | 5" | 12.75 |
| Depth at base | 1" | 2.5 |
| Length of strap | 12.5" | 31.75 |
FABRIC/COLORS: The outer purse is emerald green velvet. The lining is crisp cream colored faille. The lining of the inner coin purse is soft and supple cream colored leather.
TAGS: No tags.
CONDITION: One missing marcasite - see closeup. The velvet fabric is in very good condition, but the faille lining is starting to deteriorate - see closeups. The fabric covering the small hand mirror is a bit stained
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