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Art Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière w Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s

Name: Art Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière w Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s
Brand: Unknown
Price: 1464.02 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (109 reviews)

About the Item

NOTE: THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA ADDRESSES 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

Dimensions:
Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Length: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
Art Deco (Of the Period)
Place of Origin:
Vietnam
Period:
1930-1939
Condition:
Wear 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.
Seller Location:
Tucson, AZ
Reference Number:
Seller: 1022.11.0021stDibs: LU864319736752

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