A Rare Bakelite-era Handbag

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A rare Jazz Age/Flapper style handbag which is an example of the `transitional' purses, dating to 1915-1925 from the `Bakelite era' - a man-made plastic, most likely `casein' or `erinoid' type. The interior is lined with silk with an attached celluloid mirror which slots into one of the pockets.
Date1920s : circa 1915-1925 Dimensionsoverall length 19 in. (48.5 cm.) with strap and tassel extended. Codeas314a249 / R4 0813 Price £228.00     263.55     $290.36    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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StatusFor Sale SellerThe Swan at Tetsworth Antiques Centre Telephone01844 281777Non UK callers :+44 1844 281777 Emailantiques@theswan.co.uk

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