These are so useable and desirable. This purse is in excellent condition. It has a two-tone color, and a great shape to it. It features a motif in center with Wisteria and the vines trail down two vertical stripes, very Deco. The hammered brass frame is attractive with a great big pull charm and big oval latch at top. It has the nice feature of Art Nouveau whiplash curves where the strap ends attach. The stitching all around is great, with only 3 very tiny interruptions as shown in photo, hardly noticeable. Strap is MINT and that is really unusual! Turn lock works perfectly. Inside is very clean.

Tip: A number of ladies are doing a custom modification to this style of purse because of wanting to have a shoulder bag, rather than a short carry strap. They take the strap off, add a suitable chain to match the frame to each side of the purse, sometimes adding wooden beads or coordinating glass beads at either end, and then adding back the original leather strap to the top, for over-the-shoulder comfort and the overall effect of this is very cool! Making the purse more practical for today's style.

Measures 6 1/2 wide, 6 1/4 long. I love the curved and squatty shape! I have conditioned the leather with the world's best leather products, not because it needed it, but because it deserved it, and I do this with all my antique leather items. It's got a beautiful protective patina and sheen. And it smells nice too!

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