Willow Hilson Vintage

"En Marine" Vintage 1940's Navy Blue & Gold Hardware Top Handle Handbag

£230.00

A timeless piece rendered in a dark navy blue leather with gold hardware accents, this original 1940's box bag, is just the perfect piece to add to your vintage collection. 

The elegant rectangle box shape of the bag, boasts a statement navy blue leather handle, which joins the top of the handbag with statement looped hardware. The enveloped design of the bag, showcases a curved front, which joins the top of the bag to the main body with a gold toned metal push lock clasp. Finished with decorative corner clips along the front of the bag and 4 brass toned metal feet, every detail of this piece showcases the detail to design and craftsmanship of the era. This bag is lined in navy blue and cream faille and boasts a large central compartment, with a small side pocket and a zip locked pocket. 

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Measurements of the bag 

Height of Bag: 5.2 inches 
Length of Bag: 7 inches
Width of Base: 3  inches
Length of Handle: 8.2 inches

Material: gold toned metal hardware, faille lining, leather exterior

Condition: In good and well loved vintage condition. General and light tarnishing to all the hardware of the bag. The feet of the bag show signs of vers de gris around the metal hardware. There are impression marks along the back of the bag which appear to be from rubbing against something white in colour. The left hand side of the bag doesn't sit perfectly in line with the rectangular shape. Light and natural wear to the faille lining from general use. Natural and light creasing to the leather around the corners . These minor details are in no way apparent when the bag is being used and only noticeable on closer inspection. Please refer to the photographs as these form part of the product description. 

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