ID help needed: Vintage Red/Black Leather Portfolio/Envelope Handbag

[whitewolf]

Found in my mother's collections.
Odd handbag which opens like a book. Each half has a snap flap. One half has mirror pocket. The other has a brass Lampo zip pocket and slot pocket. Leather wrapped solid brass handles. Brass hardware. Possible prototype? No labels. Thank you!

 

[denisebrain]

Does it fold completely to reverse with the red side out?

 

[whitewolf]

Does it fold completely to reverse with the red side out?

Yes! I didn't even notice that. Guess one could carry an newspaper or umbrella in that space...

 

[whitewolf]

So using Google image I found this:
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/2649...on-1960s-hand-made-bag-true-vintage-and-class
No brand but she claims made in Florence in the 1960s. Will try to contact her.
The investigation continues!

 

[denisebrain]

Of course you've looked in the pockets for logos or labels I'm sure.

 

[whitewolf]

Of course you've looked in the pockets for logos or labels I'm sure.

Yes. Nothing identifiable save the zipper tag. :(

 

[dollsntrolls]

Super cool that it's reversible! I have a 50s handbag with a snap off reversible cover, so makes it 3 options (each side of the removable plus the exterior without the cover). Because this one closes so narrow, I wonder if it was a carrying case for a manicure set, or some other type of all-inclusive item that wouldn't need much actual storage space, besides what came with it, initially. I've seen "dance bags" or minaudiere, that looked like a little purse, but were really a compact makeup kit. And, of course nail kits. Any remnants of powder or blush?

 

[whitewolf]

Super cool that it's reversible! I have a 50s handbag with a snap off reversible cover, so makes it 3 options (each side of the removable plus the exterior without the cover). Because this one closes so narrow, I wonder if it was a carrying case for a manicure set, or some other type of all-inclusive item that wouldn't need much actual storage space, besides what came with it, initially. I've seen "dance bags" or minaudiere, that looked like a little purse, but were really a compact makeup kit. And, of course nail kits. Any remnants of powder or blush?

No remnants of anythings. Doesn't look like it has been used.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

No help, but I wanted to say it s a lovely bag.