VINTAGE 1950s Pearl | Mother of Pearl Compact Evening Purse

A little piece of glamour from the 1950s. This beautifully constructed vintage evening purse combines an iridescent mother-of-pearl mosaic exterior with a gold-tone metal frame and delicate woven mesh wrist strap. The surface catches the light with subtle flashes of pink, silver and pearl, creating a wonderfully tactile, almost terrazzo-like effect.

Open the clasp to reveal a miniature dressing table. A mirror, powder compartment, fabric-lined sections and small compartments for beauty essentials are ingeniously arranged within its compact form. An elegant example of mid-century design, when even the smallest accessories were considered in every detail. Both the clasps and hinges remain in working order.

Selected from Tracey's own private vintage collection, this one-of-a-kind piece reflects her fascination with materials, craftsmanship and objects that combine beauty with function. A small treasure from another era, ready to be carried and enjoyed again.

Materials:

• Exterior - Iridescent Mother of Pearl Mosaic, Believed to be Set in Resin
  
• Frame - Gold-Tone Metal
  
• Strap - Woven Metal Mesh
  
• Interior - Mirror, Powder Compartment and Fabric-Lined Sections
  
• Fastening - Metal Clasp
  

Measurements:

• Width - 13.5cm
• Height - 8cm
• Depth - 2.5cm

Origin: Believed to date from the 1940s–1950s. Maker and country of origin unknown.

Condition: Vintage with age-related marks and patina. Original mirror and internal compartments present. Powder compartment is empty. Clasps and hinges are fully functional.

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