Chris, I found an unusual little purse
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I really really like that! It does remind me exactly of fine wood. it reminds me almost of satinwood or a lightly burled wood unless it is my monitor making it appear that way. It is possible it has been hand finished/dyed in the second layer of the dye process. It would be an export made for the US as it would say Florenza Italia I believe if it was made for the locals.
Is the gold inlaid, "stamped" or painted? Is the "horseshoe" part of the top concentric circle and it closes by the bottom one fitting into it, or is that just a decoration and it is a turn lock?
A common myth is that Italy is known for their fine leather. When in truth, they are actually known for their leather finishing processes. All the leather is imported. If you go to Italy you will see sheep and goat herd...too hilly/mountainous for cattle who are not nearly as sure footed. They get their hides from the north. Any climate more temperate than Italy and the hides would have too many scars from insects. That's why for the most part Mexican and South American native leathergoods are elaborated tooled. Or more likely to be heavily processed or otherwise maniupulated.
Sorry, went a little OT....
Is the gold inlaid, "stamped" or painted? Is the "horseshoe" part of the top concentric circle and it closes by the bottom one fitting into it, or is that just a decoration and it is a turn lock?
A common myth is that Italy is known for their fine leather. When in truth, they are actually known for their leather finishing processes. All the leather is imported. If you go to Italy you will see sheep and goat herd...too hilly/mountainous for cattle who are not nearly as sure footed. They get their hides from the north. Any climate more temperate than Italy and the hides would have too many scars from insects. That's why for the most part Mexican and South American native leathergoods are elaborated tooled. Or more likely to be heavily processed or otherwise maniupulated.
Sorry, went a little OT....
Oh the answer is "no".
I have seen that shape handle, but never have seen a handbag quite like this one.
I have seen that shape handle, but never have seen a handbag quite like this one.
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bartondoll
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Interesting information Chris.
Would this be considered a casket or coffin shape?
Ellen, I like this and it looks to be in excellent shape.
Sue
Would this be considered a casket or coffin shape?
Ellen, I like this and it looks to be in excellent shape.
Sue
Hattysattic
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very pretty! agree with sue that it looks like a casket - reminds me of an antique tea caddy or casket.
it could really finish off a smart outfit!
it could really finish off a smart outfit!
Is it a metal or enamel in lay then?
People search for interesting purses all year. I have bought spring stuff in the dead of winter and winter bags in July. But if you want to crossover to wearers, you might want to wait til at least August. However, the other school of thought is you won't have as much competition because everyone will be showing their brown and black purses then. So it is always a darned if you do darned if you don't.
Fascinatingly enough, i have had searches for "cashmere sweaters" as hits to my items even though one might think its the wrong time of year.
I'll keep my eyes open for this one definitely either way.
People search for interesting purses all year. I have bought spring stuff in the dead of winter and winter bags in July. But if you want to crossover to wearers, you might want to wait til at least August. However, the other school of thought is you won't have as much competition because everyone will be showing their brown and black purses then. So it is always a darned if you do darned if you don't.
Fascinatingly enough, i have had searches for "cashmere sweaters" as hits to my items even though one might think its the wrong time of year.
I'll keep my eyes open for this one definitely either way.