Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Evening Bag to the Victorian era.
The bag is of a sturdy leather and rectangular in shape, with decorative tooling to the edges. The clasp is of Hallmarked silver and opens to reveal a silk moiré and velvet interior, with two compartments and a dedicated lipstick or scent bottle pocket to the side. Included with the handbag is a red Max Factor lipstick and a miniature 'Tartan Series' novel of Lady of the Lake, by Sir Walter Scott. A delightful example, still usable today. Dimensions below.
Postage and packing £10.00 UK
£18.00 Europe
£26.00 Outside Europe
Condition :- Excellent, with no dents or splits. The leather and interior is in excellent condition, with minor use commensurate with age .
Hallmarks :- Clear, readable and matching.
Date :- Birmingham 1893.
Maker :- AM over JB.
Height :- 8.2 cms.
Width :- 14.2 cms.
Depth :- 3.8 cms.
Andrew Cox Antiques has dated this Victorian Leather Evening Bag to the Victorian era.
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A charming Victorian silver mounted ladies evening bag
