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Black Gloss Alligator House of Grimaldi Saks Handbag and Mirror, France - 1960s
About the Item
Do tidy alligator handbags invoke images of Grace Kelly carrying her iconic Hermès? Why not go one step further with a gloss black version from the actual House of Grimaldi? The very picture of ladylike good breeding, this top handle purse also features an ingenious push-button side opening to ensure the Royal contents inside are kept safe.
Gloss black alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single covered top handle; ribbed gold hardware and bottom feet. Cavernous interior with width-spanning side pocket and clasping change purse on one side, and width-spanning side and pen pockets on other; original hand mirror in slipper satin case. Gold push-button opening at side of top frame; fully lined in black leather.
fabric: alligator, calfskin leather
noteworthy: condition with exotic skin conditioner
repairs: none
condition: very good with extremely gentle surface wear on interior, light scratching / pitting to gold hardware and age-appropriate clouding to hand mirror
measurements:
width: 12 ¼” across bottom, 11 ¾” across top
height: 8 ½”
depth: 3 ¼” bottom gusset; mouth opens to 7”
handle: 5 ¼” drop x 1” at widest
label: Grimaldi / Saks Fifth Avenue (Made in France)
***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO EXPORT RESTRICTIONS THIS ITEM MAY ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A U.S. ADDRESS***
- Brand:House of Grimaldi
- Dimensions:Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
- Style:Top Handle (In the Style Of)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Extremely gentle surface wear on interior, light scratching / pitting to gold hardware and age-appropriate clouding to hand mirror.
- Seller Location:Tucson, AZ
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