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Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:04:01 +0000

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platform base shows their entirety from beneath. A marbled Mother of Pearl hinged lid keeps items safe and concealed and completes the playful use of mixed materials.

Brass metal cube purse with etched openwork filigree sides and Mother of Pearl Lucite lid; clear Lucite platform base and hinged top handle. Brass flip clasp; unlined.

material: Lucite, brass metal
noteworthy: polish with damp cloth
repairs: none
condition: good with faint scratches on base and two invisible underside chips on right front and rear corners of lid; light tarnish to filigree

measurements:

width: 5 ¼”
height: 4 ¼”
depth: 5 ¼”
mouth: opens to 160 degrees
handle drop: 4 ½”
platform base: 5 3/8” x 5 3/8”

label: none

Dimensions:

Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)

Style:

Box Purse (In the Style Of)

Place of Origin:

Unknown

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good condition with faint scratches on base and two invisible underside chips on right front and rear corners of lid; light tarnish to filigree.

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0618.10.057Seller: LU864317824292

Marbled White Mother of Pearl Lucite Briefcase Novelty Box Purse, 1950s

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:02:36 +0000

A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear vinyl side bellows trimmed in gold. Both traditional and avant garde.

White marbleized Lucite suitcase purse with folding self top handle; hinged lid with self flip latch closure. Interior features gold-trimmed clear vinyl bellows on each side to prevent lid from falling open; unlined.

fabric: MOP Lucite, vinyl
noteworthy: clean with damp cloth
repairs: none
condition: good with light surface wear, one (½” x ¼”) area of delamination/shearing at back left corner and one hairline crack on left side of lid, none of which create sharp edges or impair function. (See photos.)

measurements:

width: 11”
height: 7”
depth: 3”
mouth: opens 6 ½”
handle: 2 ½” drop

label: no label present

Dimensions:

Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Lucite (In the Style Of)

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good condition with light surface wear, one (½” x ¼”) area of delamination/shearing at back left corner and one hairline crack on left side of lid, none of which create sharp edges or impair function (a350ee photos).

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0430.10.033Seller: LU864322599042

Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:55:36 +0000

Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt not included.

Oval mother of pearl Lucite box purse with rigid Lucite top handle; Lucite flip clasp opens lid to reveal top tray, which is also a lid for the hidden lower compartment. Mirror inside top lid; unlined.

material: Lucite, goldtone metal
noteworthy: polish with damp cloth
repairs: none
condition: good with clouding and silvering to mirror, one nick on left top edge of lid, and losses to metal plating on latch

measurements:

width: 7 ½”
height: 4 ½” (lid height 1”, top tray height 1”, bottom compartment height 2 ½”)
depth: 4”
mouth: opens to 160 degrees
handle drop: 4 ½”

label: Ascot, NYC

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)

Style:

Box Purse (In the Style Of)

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use. Good condition with clouding and silvering to mirror, one nick on left top edge of lid, and losses to metal plating on latch.

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0413.15.005Seller: LU864319362552

New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:54:37 +0000

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary, new and in its original box.

Padded suede miniature steamer trunk handbag with 2 ½” wide, 360 degree 24-karat gold plate filigree surround; padded silk moiré interior with single pullout drawer and yawning interior compartment one side and mirrored panel with elastic keeper band on the other. Padded suede donut top handle with gold plate filigree finial; gold plate flip clasp top closure. Original box, comb, and comb sleeve included.

material: silk faille, 24-karat gold plated copper, padded suede
noteworthy: brush with suede brush, clean brass with soft damp cloth
repairs: none
condition: new in original box; original mirror moderately clouded and pitted

measurements:

width: 5 ¼”
height: 8 ¼”
depth: 3”
mouth: opens to 180 degrees
interior compartments: 4 ½” wide x 2 ½” tall x 2 ¼” deep (drawer), 4” wide x 5” tall x 2 ½” deep (yawn compartment)
handle drop: 2 ½”

label: Tyrolean, New York

Dimensions:

Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)

Style:

Steamer Trunk (In the Style Of)

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1940-1949

Condition:

ExcellentNew in original box; original mirror moderately clouded and pitted.

Seller Location:

Tucson, AZ

Reference Number:

Seller: 0411.12.013Seller: LU864317680992

Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:02:23 +0000

Wonderful Tyrolean New York black and orange striped lucite handbag, with gold tone filigree decoration. Measuring width 20 cm / 7.8 inches by maximum height 8.75 cm / 3.4 inches, and depth 10.2 cm / 4 inches. The handle drop is 16.5 cm / 5.49 inches. The bag is in very good condition, with scratching as expected. The fittings work well.

This is a beautiful Tyrolean New York handbag, circa 1950s.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.4 in (8.64 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)Length: 7.8 in (19.82 cm)

Place of Origin:

North America

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: LU855321153862

Gold Plated Flower Filigree Black and Clear Lucite Handbag circa 1950s

pkversion — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 06:02:04 +0000

Lovely gold plated flower filigree handbag, with a black lucite lid and clear lucite handle and bottom. Measuring width 18.9 cm / 7.4 inches by height 7.4 cm / 2.9 inches. The handle drop is 10.8 cm / 4.25 inches. The bag has scratching as expected, and the gold plating has wear. The bottom clear lucite is crazed.. The fittings work well.

This is a beautiful gold plated and lucite handbag, circa 1950s.

Dimensions:

Height: 2.9 in (7.37 cm)Width: 7.4 in (18.8 cm)

Place of Origin:

North America

Period:

1950-1959

Condition:

GoodWear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

London, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: LU855321153082