1950s Gold & Silver Purse - 50s Metallic Formal Handbag - Posh Glamour Girl Evening Bag - Beaded Houndstooth Pattern - Hand Made in France

An exquisite handbag for a glamorous evening! This 1950s hand-beaded evening purse is heavy and beautiful, in a clever pattern of houndstooth checks in gold & silver steel-cut metal beads. It's a pert rectangle with its original strap and beautiful stone clasp in a setting of metal leaves. Late 40s to early 50s.

Measurements
8 x 4 1/2 x 2 Inches, Strap has a 5 3/4 Inch Drop

Era
1950s

Label
" HAND MADE IN FRANCE " to the lining

Materials
Metallic gold and silver steel cut metal seed beads, bright goldtone metal frame and hardware, moonglow white stone clasp, golden yellow satin lining

Closure
Click-closed clasp at center top

Condition
Excellent

Condition Detail
Very nice, looks impeccable to the outside, the lining has a scant few hints of use with slight beige toning to edges and corners

Washing Instructions
If needed, spot clean at a dry cleaner's

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