Beautiful vintage box-style handbag featuring an ornate pierced metal body, pearlescent white lid, and clear Lucite-style arched handle.
The metal body features a repeating decorative cutout pattern, giving this petite purse a distinctive mid-century look. The hinged lid opens to reveal a fitted red cardboard interior insert.
A wonderful collectible for lovers of vintage handbags, mid-century fashion, and unique novelty purses!
Details:
Style: Vintage structured box purse / novelty handbag
Era: Believed to be mid-century, approximately 1950s–1960s
Maker: Unmarked
Body: Pierced gold-tone metal with decorative openwork
Lid: Pearlescent white, mother-of-pearl appearance
Handle: Clear Lucite-style arched handle
Interior: Fitted red cardboard insert
Closure: Hinged lid with metal clasp
Measurements: Approximately 5" long × 3" wide × 2" tall, excluding handle
Condition:
Vintage preowned condition with visible age-related patina, iridescent toning, discoloration, and surface scratches on the metal body. The pearlescent lid has been gently cleaned and presents nicely, with some surface wear. Interior cardboard insert shows minor age-related wear.
No maker's mark found. Exact materials and manufacturer have not been confirmed.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description
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