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Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière with Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s
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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:
- Period:
- 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:
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