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Posted 2 years ago
catwalkvin…
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Small gold, hinged case shaped like a bag or purse. Stamped inside "Made Italy" and to the right of that (just above it) looks like it's stamped "11" or "77".
Could this have been used as a cigarette case or pill box? It's too large for a lipstick case.
Measures:
Width, just over 3 1/2" (9cm)
Height 2" (5cm)
Depth 1" (2 1/2 cm)
Condition:
There's some wear to the gold plating. Clicks open and shut and the closure is in excellent working order.
ClutchesThe clutch is closely associated with the the 1920s. Whether it was covered…