Original Vintage: Large Navy Leather Frame Handbag
 
Dating from: 1940s
 
Label: None 
 
Measurements: 
Height 8” (15cm)
Width 11 ½ “(29 cm) 
Depth 3 ½” (8.5 cm)
Strap Drop 6” (15cm)
 
Made of: Navy glossed leather, lining in tan suede with three inside pockets on one side and a metal zipped pocket and mirror pocket complete with mirror on the other. Brass frame.
 
Style: Frame Handbag large enough for a packed lunch or a bottle or gin!
 
Features: leather flap on front to assist the opening there is also what’s left of a metal monogram of the letter ‘M’ this bag belonged to a Lady called Mabel I had many of her beautiful clothes and handbags she was a beautiful lady who lived into her 90s and I was lucky enough to be asked to visit her beautiful cottage in Worcestershire and bought many of her clothes and handbags.
 
Closure: Brass clip at centre 
 
Vintage Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition: Signs of wear and age to all sides and corners, and the inside which give this bag its beautiful character and style. This must have been a favourite bag as it does show signs or age but is extremely sturdy and will survive for another eighty years !
 
Vintage items are not new they date back to a particular era, some have survived in amazing condition, while others may show some signs of age but we feel they still deserve to make it into our collection. Therefore, we have listed our items into three Conditions:
 
Excellent Vintage Condition: Means the item is in great shape for its age. (Most of our stock will fall into this category)