Antique gate-top evening purse in deep burgundy velvet. Gathered pouch construction with an expandable silver-tone lattice frame, decorative clasp and fine chain strap. The articulated metal frame expands at the opening before closing back into a compact shape.
A beautiful early 20th-century accessory with an unusual mechanical frame construction.
Size Marked: N/A
Measurements:
Width: 17cm
Height: 19cm
Chain Drop: 13cm
Composition:
Velvet
Silver-tone metal
Please note: one section of the metal frame has become detached from the velvet at the top. The remainder of the purse presents well for its age.
Antique gate-top evening purse in deep burgundy velvet. Gathered pouch construction with an expandable silver-tone lattice frame, decorative clasp and fine chain strap. The articulated metal frame expands at the opening before closing back into a compact shape.
A beautiful early 20th-century accessory with an unusual mechanical frame construction.
Size Marked: N/A
Measurements:
Width: 17cm
Height: 19cm
Chain Drop: 13cm
Composition:
Velvet
Silver-tone metal
Please note: one section of the metal frame has become detached from the velvet at the top. The remainder of the purse presents well for its age.
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