VINTAGE 1920s Cognac | Embossed Leather Belt Purse

A little piece of history, made to be worn again. Believed to date from the 1920s, this antique leather purse reflects an era when women embraced leather embossing as a home craft, creating intricate decorative patterns on everyday accessories. The cognac leather features a beautifully detailed symmetrical design, with a rich patina developed over time.

An ornate floral metal frame with a traditional kiss-lock fastening gives the purse its distinctive character. Suspended from a chain, the decorative belt clasp is believed to incorporate a repurposed piece of antique cutlery. Designed to hang from the waist, this chatelaine-style purse is a wonderful example of practical design meeting personal expression. A one-of-a-kind vintage find, ready for its next chapter.

Materials:

• Body - Cognac Brown Embossed Leather
  
• Frame - Ornate Dark Metal with Floral Detailing
  
• Fastening - Metal Kiss-Lock
  
• Chain - Dark Metal
  
• Belt Clasp - Decorative Metal, Possibly Repurposed Cutlery

Measurements:

• Width at widest point - 14cm
• Chain height - 14cm
• Top of clip to base height - 30cm
• Bag height - 15cm
• Depth - 4cm
  

Origin: Believed to date from the 1920s. Maker and country of origin unknown.

Condition: Vintage with age-related leather patina and surface wear. A unique, pre-loved piece.

Tracey loves the timelessness of vintage design. The purse you are looking at is from her own private finds.