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Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
About the Item
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platform base shows their entirety from beneath. A marbled Mother of Pearl hinged lid keeps items safe and concealed and completes the playful use of mixed materials.
Brass metal cube purse with etched openwork filigree sides and Mother of Pearl Lucite lid; clear Lucite platform base and hinged top handle. Brass flip clasp; unlined.
material: Lucite, brass metal
noteworthy: polish with damp cloth
repairs: none
condition: good with faint scratches on base and two invisible underside chips on right front and rear corners of lid; light tarnish to filigree
measurements:
width: 5 ¼”
height: 4 ¼”
depth: 5 ¼”
mouth: opens to 160 degrees
handle drop: 4 ½”
platform base: 5 3/8” x 5 3/8”
label: none
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
- Style:Box Purse (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with faint scratches on base and two invisible underside chips on right front and rear corners of lid; light tarnish to filigree.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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