#7 • Vintage Art Nouveau Turnloc Tooled Leather Clutch Bag - 6" Wide x 7" Tall

Part of Haute Couture Haven: The Ultimate Designer Fashion Auction (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $10.00

Status: Sold

Category: Clothing, Shoes, Accessories

This is an attractive small pecan-toned vintage leather bag with three tooled-leather strips of floral design on the front. The back of the bag is plain, with generous side gussets stitched together with a flat dark brown leather cording. The bag opens at the top with a wide-jaw silver metal hinge, decorated with an art nouveau geometric design and a rounded snap clasp. The clasp can be locked by turning the attached dangling metal "key" in front. The bag interior is completely lined in olive-tone suede, with a small pocket on each side. "Turnloc" is stamped on the metal key, and "Pat. Apl For" is stamped on the clasp. Good vintage condition - the leather is smooth and supple with no deep scratches. Two small scuff marks on the front, consistent with age. The closure snaps firmly closed. The silver finish on the metal closure is tarnished and worn in places, and although there are rings present for a shoulder strap, none is present. One of the inside pockets has a 3/4" tear. Please see all photos for additional details. Dimensions: 6.25" w x 7" tall x 1.25" deep.