As ingenious as it is rare and beautiful, this tortoiseshell clutch includes an open suede carrying sleeve that allows it to function as a top handle purse as well as a clutch. Featuring a mirrored inside lid, it has three covered interior compartments for lipstick, powder and cash as well as a lipstick brush slot. Useable as a working purse or an extraordinary piece of art, it is a glimpse into a glamourous past.
Tortoiseshell clutch with black suede top handle carrying sleeve. Clutch features mirrored inside lid and three covered interior compartments for powder, lipstick and cash; additional open rectangular center compartment and lipstick brush slot.
material: tortoiseshell, mirrored glass
noteworthy: polish with damp cloth
repairs: fully restored to original condition
condition: very good with light age-appropriate warping to inside base surface (which is extremely thin material) and square compartment lids; latch may stick as material will expand or contract depending on humidity, so purse will be shipped unlatched.
measurements:
length: 7 ½”
width: 4 ¼” (lid height 1”, top tray height 1”, bottom compartment height 2 ½”)
depth: 1 ½”
mouth: opens to 90 degrees
handle drop: 4”
label: none
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Dimensions:Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Length: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
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Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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Place of Origin:Vietnam
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Period:1930-1939
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Altered (not by designer). good with age-appropriate warping to inside base surface (which is extremely thin material) and square compartment lids; latch may stick as material will expand or contract depending on humidity, so purse will be shipped unlatched.
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Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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Reference Number:Seller: 1022.11.002Seller: LU864319736752
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