Beaded Clutch, I have no idea what time period

I need your help. My great grandma owned this clutch.

I hate to admit it but this beautiful piece of artwork was played with during dress up time growing up.

I’m now at the age where I’m starting to appreciate vintage treasures and I came across this clutch while sorting old Knick knacks.

I have no idea where it’s from. Who made it (no label). Some of the beads are coming off and before I try to fix it myself I want to know how much care I need to be taking with this item.

Can anyone help me figure out the time period? It’s a quality clutch. It breaks my heart adults let me play with this when I was was a child.

 

1950s early 60s to me.
Pretty with the what looks like a mother of pearl decorated frame. Or is it metal. Its hard to make out in the photo

 

Thanks so much for your reply. That is super helpful! ♥️

I think it’s just metal there isn’t any light variance to it.

 

This looks like a 1940s bag to me. The art metal framework and beading would be appropriate for an evening bag of that time period. Does it have a Made in France label?

Here is a photo of some 1930s/40s bags from one of my handbag books - they all have metal frames and other pages show many beaded purses. Hope it helps you. ~Janice