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1940s Gold Lamé Evening Bag With Moonstones, Amethysts And Garnets

$4,422.58
£3,250
€3,818.21
CA$6,075.88
A$6,783.15
CHF 3,554.27
MX$83,032.36
NOK 45,139.22
SEK 42,560.55
DKK 28,495.70
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A rare late 1940s gold lamé evening bag, featuring all-over gold and silver bullion appliqué work, in a stylised daisy, petal, bud and geometric design, the pistils of round and oval cabochon moonstones (total weight for the 12 = 36cts), alternating with round cabochon amethysts (total weight for the 6 = 16.2cts), the 17 buds of round garnets (total weight = 13.6cts), comprising of one gusseted compartment with one concealed pocket, two patch pockets and one front pocket, fully lined in a yellow satinised lining, suspended on an optional gilt Prince of Wales chain strap, finished with a grown-on flap and press-stud closure.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 29861stDibs: LU2252215035942

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