A fabulous vintage Mappin & Webb handbag in wine red snakeskin pattern leather with pig skin interior. This lovely bag is as new and may never have been used. inside the handbag are an open mirror pocket, a zipped pocket behind with a full width open slip pocket opposite. The handbag closes with a strong snap shut clasp with M&W logo. Mappin & Webb is essentially a jewellery maker developed from a 1775 Sheffield workshop to the famous brand (with royal warrant from Queen Victoria's reign onwards) that it is today. While they are primarily known for silverware, jewelry, and watches, they also produced and sold high-quality handbags during the 1950s to 1970s, with some designs being popular with figures like Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Size H x L x W 6.5 x 9.75 x 2.75 inches Handle drop 5.5 inches As new condition with no faults noted. A beautiful handbag made in an era long before fast fashion in a throw away society, it would have been seen as an investment, very expensive and possibly