French Celluloid

French Celluloid

French carved celluloid on black kid leather, wallet style. Two naked cherubs hold up a basket of fruit. From the collection of Arlene...
French Carved Celluloid Purse

French Carved Celluloid Purse

c.late 1920's French carved celluloid purse set against brown  velvet. The scene is done in black outline, featuring an 18th century couple  and a landscape scene with a statue, trees and a folly (building). The back  of the purse is brown leather with...
Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Art Nouveau Leather Purse

Type: Art Nouveau Purse Material(s): Leather, Brass Frame Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: none Date or Era: 1900 Dimensions:  5-3/4" x 6" Description: I was drawn to this purse because of the frame.  Beautiful art nouveau design.  The exterior was coated with...
1920’s Large Leather Clutch

1920’s Large Leather Clutch

Type: Clutch Material(s): Leather Designer/Maker: Unknown Markings: Unknown Origin: Unknown Date or Era: 1920's Dimensions: Description:  Fabulous detail on this buttery soft 1920's leather clutch!  Chickens, frogs, rabbits, birds.  The purse has a Japanese look, with...
Rare Micro Petit Point Winter/Summer

Rare Micro Petit Point Winter/Summer

Type: Micro Petit Point Designer/Maker: Maria Stransky Date/Era: 1940-1950 It is a petit point purse from Maria Stransky made in 40 shades of grey with black. In the front a summer scene and on the back a winter scene. Leather lining. Very hard to make in only shades...