and another, dating/identifying a metal handbag

[maltby]

any ideas on age or anything? I'm stumped!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I'm confused by the interior of the purse, does it open that easily all the way? It would be difficult to place things into it if it does.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

Interesting piece. What are the dimensions, please? It is odd the way it is made, as if when you opened it everything would fall out. Is it a small thing? It may be for a document of some kind? It reminds me of some small purses of the Edwardian to WWI era, but those did not open like yours.

 

[maltby]

thanks to you both! it's 6" by 6.5". I included a pic of it open from the side, it has kind of an interior shelf when open. A tiny document holder of some sort might make sense though. One more neat thing- the latch is an airplane latch! the markings indicate it is this:

http://www.satair.com/products/aircraft-parts/hartwell-latching-systems/hartwell-trigger-lock-latch

 

[pastperfect2]

This takes me back to shopping in our local Art and Craft galleries in the 1990s and early 2000s. It really reminds me of art/craft pieces for wear made of unusual or recycled materials at that time. The number also makes me think that.

 

[bycinbyhand]

This takes me back to shopping in our local Art and Craft galleries in the 1990s and early 2000s. It really reminds me of art/craft pieces for wear made of unusual or recycled materials at that time. The number also makes me think that.

me TOO!!