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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:
Unknown
Period:
1950-1959
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
Reference Number:
Seller: 0618.10.0571stDibs: LU864317824292