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Vintage Japanese Silk Clutch 1950s -Peach Peacock

Vintage Japanese Silk Clutch 1950s -Peach Peacock

Regular price £75.00 GBP
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Peach to cream ombre silk clutch bag. Vintage Japanese silk handbag purse with peacock and fan design. Circa 1950s. Silver metal frame, clasp, chain strap and British coin charm.

* Measures 23cm x 15cm x 5cm  /  9” x 6” x 2”
* One of a kind UNIQUE ITEM - only 1 available
* Peach, cream, black and silver woven silk outside / shiny beige silk inside
* One internal sections
* Two internal pockets
* Silver metal chain and charm with head of Queen Elizabeth II (I don't know why a Japanese bag would have a British coin charm on it but there you go! In the Fifties she had just been crowned so it may represent the news of that era).
* Decorative silver metal clasp and frame, hinges fold inside if you don't want to use the strap!
* The textile is woven through with a very fine iridescent metallic thread to give it some sparkle.
* Three little diamanté stones set in the clasp in floral settings.

HISTORY:
Peacocks are a symbol of love in Japanese textiles.

This piece is an original vintage piece dating from the Mid-Showa Period (1950’s). The exterior condition is excellent with some slight wear on the silver metal frame. The inside is in excellent condition.  This item is over 60 years old.

Care: Professional cleaning recommended.

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