Unmarked Vintage Handbag
23 November 2018
Description

This black silk vintage hangbag is 9.25" wide 5.5" tall with an opening width of 3". It appears to be from the 1920s. It has a pearl accent snap closure.

Provenance

The previous owner was a collector of vintage handbags from the 20s, sadly I am unsure of this unmarked handbags history.

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By George
Nov 25, 07:59 UTC
Fair Market Value
$20 - $40 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Gina,

Thank you for your request. Are there any markings on the metal parts of the closure and can you add detail images of it? Thank you.

With kind regards,
Georg

Gina burdeshaw Nov 27, 02:06 UTC

Hi George, I just took several more pictures of the closure. There are no identifying markings on the closure. I looked and examined it up close to make sure. I took as many pictures and different angles for you. I hope this helps.

Gina burdeshaw Nov 28, 19:33 UTC

Hi there, do you need any other information from me? Thanks Gina

George Nov 29, 09:56 UTC

Dear Gina,

Thank you for the additional images and your patience. the presented object is a handbag made out of a black fabric, possibly silk, and an closure made in a yellowish metal with white stones and a pearl. There are no labels or producer marks visible. The closure is also not marked so a non-ferrous metal was used. We can see at the drift pin of the lock that the golden color is rubbed down. So it is highly probable that the white stones are glass or rhinestone and also the pearl an artificial material. It is not possible to judge the authenticity of a pearl on the base of images. As a little trick to prove a pearl you can rub the surface of the pearl on your teeth. When it feels even it is an artificial pearl when you can feel a resistance comparable to an emery paper it is a natural pearl. But in my opinion, if the closure would be made in worthy material the metal would be stamped and the handbag would be labeled. It is unlikely that this is a handbag made by a known designer or known label because of this argumentation. Nevertheless, it is a decorative handbag.
An estimation would be between 20 to 40 USD.
This estimation is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparables. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and vary.

With best regards,
Georg

Gina burdeshaw Nov 29, 10:58 UTC

Thank you

George Nov 29, 16:53 UTC

Dear Gina,

You are very welcome!

With kind regards,
Georg

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