1940's vintage TEJUS lizard wristlet handbag with lucite frame. Natural golden amber with brown and black color lizard. Handbag construction is pieced with flat front & back and wide gusset sides. Lizard wristlet handle/strap. The dark brown heavy acrylic/lucite frame is a elegant geometric shape, faceted to the inside. The bag closes with an automatic spring hinge mechanism which works perfectly. The bag is lined with black taffeta and the wristlet handle/strap is faced with same. Inside pockets are piped with red leather. All Original 1940's vintage, NOT a reproduction. No reserve auction. Chic 40's bag... beautifully constructed of fine exotic skins with excellent markings.
Approximate Measurements:
Bag - 8" X 9"
Wristlet strap - 14" Long (measured from below frame where attached) X 1 1/2" Wide
Gusset - 3 1/2" Wide
Frame - 7 1/2" X 3 1/2"
Condition:
EXCELLENT used condition. No breaks or tears. No odors. All issues are minor. Very light wear at handle edges and wear on red piping at inside pockets. Very slight wear at frame. There is some darker tones at the seaming that appear to be part of the natural skin coloring.
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