Dorset Rex Box Purse Woven Gold Metal Brown Lucite
This Lovely Box Purse was made in the 1950's by the Famous Upscale company Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue New York.
This Purse has a Hard Body/Frame covered with Beautiful Gold Gilt Tightly Woven Metal and a Working Gilt Metal Hook and Latch Closure.
The Piano Hinged lid is Just Lovely made entirely of Root Beer Lucite. The Handle also made of Root Beer Lucite has Gilded Metal End Caps and can move back and forth. The Handle is short and is meant to be carried by hand. It will Not Fit Over Your Shoulder.
The Inside of the Purse is lined in Lovely Salmon Pink Silk and has One Open Pocket and a Fabric Tag the says Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue.
The Bottom is also lined with the same Salmon Pink Silk and Woven Gilt Metal, but the Metal is more open and the Silk shows through. The bottom is stamped with the Patent Number 248683.
Purse 8 12"L x 3 7/8"W x 3"H - Lid 9"L x 4"H - Handle 3 1/2"H from bottom of lid - Inside Open Pocket 6 1/2"L x 2"H - Weight 1 lb 1.6 oz
Condition:
Very Good with age and use related light scratching marks to metal weave and Lucite lid and handle. A couple of light marks to inside lining.
PU922544M-B66
Product code: Dorset Rex Box Purse Woven Gold Metal Brown Lucite outlet