Antique 1880's Purse

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Antique 1880's purse. Frame marked 'Dep. H&B Ro No 25436' Dark green purse with handle. May have been originally made with velvet, but it is hard to tell. Fabric is worn with age, with a fair deal of the outer fabric worn away to leave the under mesh layer. It shows sign of water damage. Discolouration in places. The handle is losing its fabric entirely. The metal parts of the purse are sturdy and show minimal signs of rust. Stiff- can open it but with difficulty.

40 GBP