Mauve Hand Beaded French Josef Hand Bag - Rare BAGS BY JOSEF w Cut Steel Beads - Art Deco Flapper Look - Unique Bracelet Loop Closure Handle

Elegant vintage handmade / hand beaded French hand bag by Josef:

~ Well known maker of high end vintage bags, sold in the very best stores in New York of the time like Saks Fifth Avenue. Especially renowned for having the most fashionable French made evening bags of the era

~ Early 1930's / 1940's example - hand beaded in France

~ Features a rich mauve colored satin body dripping with cut steel beaded swags or festoons

~ 1920's flapper style for sure

~ Unique "fish mouth" top opening that has double bracelet type loops that have been positioned or joined to create a crossing "X" pattern. Fastened by a hinged pivot joint midway that makes a for fixed opening. The purse body has been attached to the round handles with hand tied mini rings that echo the shape of the large top rings. Not only functional - but beautiful as well

~ Adorable matching little coin purse or mini wallet with a fold over flap cover and snapped compartment - attached to the hand bag with a matching silver toned chain

~ Full of movement, life, and flair - this will get noticed!

~ Perfect for any one who loves it and would make an impressive accessory to accent any outfit or occasion from the most formal such as a wedding or graduation to every day wear like dressing up a denim jacket or your favorite jeans to a sundress - and everything in between like a cocktail party, dressy evening event, or art deco themed party.

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

AGE OR ERA: True vintage accessory - guessing 1930's in age. It has elements from multiple periods really. Victorian classic cut steel, swingy art deco flapper decorations, Hollywood glam 1930's / 1940's color scheme and hardware. Probable art deco transition piece

MARKINGS: Original tag attached on the inside that reads "BAGS BY ... JOSEF" HAND BEADED IN FRANCE on the main purse. The mini folded coin purse has remnants of a stamped and gold gilded logo that reads BAG BY Josef

METAL / MATERIAL: Mauve satin like fabric on the outside and a lighter shade for the full lining, cut steel beads, and silver toned metal hardware

CLASP / CLOSURE: Unique fixed hinged circular opening - see above for details

MEASUREMENTS: Bag body is about 8" tall x 8" wide x 1 1/4" deep or thick measured at the gusset - not counting the handles at all. Rings are about 4" in diameter each and attached set inside the bag just a bit

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: x

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): This French beaded cut steel mauve satin handbag by "Bags by Jopsef" is the perfect accessory for any cocktail occasion. The evening bag, with its flapper style, dates back to the 1930s and is an original piece made with mixed materials. The loop top adds a touch of elegance to the design, making it a must-have for women who appreciate vintage fashion. The fancy bag was made in France and features a beautiful mauve color that is sure to complement any outfit. It is the ideal item for collectors of vintage accessories, as well as those who appreciate specialty items. This bag falls under the categories of Bags, Handbags & Cases, Vintage Accessories, Vintage, Specialty, Clothing, Shoes & Accessories.

CONDITION: Good pre-loved vintage condition - no glaring damage found to mention. There may be a strand or loop or two of beads missing and/or misc random irregularities - it is very hard to tell as there is so much going on. Negligible small amounts to no bead loss would be an accurate statement - not sure if it is loss or just original quirks deriving from the hand made / hand beaded nature. There is a well hidden area of several random off white threads towards the bottom that look to serve no real purpose. Inside the bag - there is also one little sliding loop that attached the purse body to the handle loops that has become unsewn. Threading and loop still remain. Both should be easy fixes should you feel the need. See last photo(s). Please study all photos to ascertain an accurate representation and self-formed opinion of condition. Hardware all in great working order. In an all around excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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