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

About the Item

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:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Wear 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: 0413.15.0051stDibs: LU864319362552
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