Antique 1920's Walborg French Tapestry Hand Bag Purse w Country Scene - Cottage, Estate, Lake River Pond, Cows, Fisherman Boat & Collie Dog

Very fine petit point tapestry hand bag with enchanting country scenes:

~ Highly unusual and unique designs on each side

~ Both show a house with a lake, stream or river and flora and fauna - additionally one side shows a smaller cottage, fisherman in a boat with a straw hat watching his bobber, and a trusty companion looking on (I think it may be a collie dog) and the other side two wading cows or cattle, a larger more stately dwelling, and an arched walking bridge

~ Oozes antique French charm

~ Gold gilded metal components and lacy filigree ball kiss lock clasp

~ Off white satin lining in immaculate shape

Ready and waiting for your special day, outfit, display, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: Walborg was founded in New York in the 1920's - I believe this is a very early piece circa 1920's to 1940's

MARKINGS: Tag reads - MADE IN FRANCE FOR WALBORG along with a crowned W in a circle logo

METAL / MATERIAL: Looks to be brass or brass toned metal with a light gold gilding remaining in places

CLASP / CLOSURE: Kiss lock clasp on the top

MEASUREMENTS: Bag body is aprox 8 3/4" long to the top of the frame (not including the hardware) x 8 1/4" wide x 1 1/4" thick (measured at bottom corner expansion gussets). Strap or chain drop is 6"

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ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: Women carried tapestry hand bags as early as the fourteenth century - later editions often contained romanic scenes and floral motifs.

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This vintage handbag by Walborg is a true gem! Made in France, the bag features a tapestry design with a country life theme of fishermen and cows. The petit point style and multi-color woven tapestry fabric make it a unique accessory for special occasions. The bag is an original piece from the 1920s and is perfect for women who appreciate rural boho and ethnic/peasant looks. The bag is in great shape and is a must-have for vintage lovers.

CONDITION: Good vintage condition - no quirks, flaws or damage found to note. The condition of the lining is so nice - that it doesn't look to have ever been used or carried based on that alone. The chain handle and kiss lock orbs have gilding wear, mainly on the high touch areas (see last photo) which leads me to believe it was indeed well loved and carried often - but with great care. This was obviously valued and cherished by its previous custodians. In an excellent state of preservation

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