Ascot NYC Bronze Swirl Molded Acetate Bag No. 140
Vintage 50s Ascot NYC triple compartment handbag
*Bag is comprised of molded acetate, not lucite
*Style is No. 140 in bronze swirl
*Features signature "S" molded latch with push in activated hook clasp
*Oval mirror attached to lid of top section
*Bottom of the bag is marked with the "ASCOT N.Y.C. U.S.A." logo within a circle
FABRICATION: Molded Acetate
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 7"
Height: 4 1/4"
Deep" 4"
Top tray 7/8" deep
Bottom tray 2 3/8" deep
Handle 4 1/4" wide
Handle 4 1/2" tall
Handle 1/2" wide
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage condition. S latch and hook clasp are in perfect working order. There is a small 1/2" long light scratch to the mirror in the lid and slight age appropriate patina to the hardware. Hardware has not been cleaned- will leave that to the new owner. Bag has only been wiped down with a damp and dry cloths. There is slight price sticker residue on the bottom of the bag in a 1/2" by 3/4" rectangle- again will leave the removal to the new owner. Two light white markings measuring 1/4' and 5/16" and one 3/4" tonal scratch on the right side of the bag are the only areas of damage to note. An outstanding addition for any collector.
***Ascot advertising photo is courtesy of www.bagladyemporium.com
Please visit her Bag Lady University page regarding Ascot bags for more information regarding this collectible item.
http://www.bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.Ascot
*Bag is comprised of molded acetate, not lucite
*Style is No. 140 in bronze swirl
*Features signature "S" molded latch with push in activated hook clasp
*Oval mirror attached to lid of top section
*Bottom of the bag is marked with the "ASCOT N.Y.C. U.S.A." logo within a circle
FABRICATION: Molded Acetate
MEASUREMENTS:
Width: 7"
Height: 4 1/4"
Deep" 4"
Top tray 7/8" deep
Bottom tray 2 3/8" deep
Handle 4 1/4" wide
Handle 4 1/2" tall
Handle 1/2" wide
CONDITION: Excellent Vintage condition. S latch and hook clasp are in perfect working order. There is a small 1/2" long light scratch to the mirror in the lid and slight age appropriate patina to the hardware. Hardware has not been cleaned- will leave that to the new owner. Bag has only been wiped down with a damp and dry cloths. There is slight price sticker residue on the bottom of the bag in a 1/2" by 3/4" rectangle- again will leave the removal to the new owner. Two light white markings measuring 1/4' and 5/16" and one 3/4" tonal scratch on the right side of the bag are the only areas of damage to note. An outstanding addition for any collector.
***Ascot advertising photo is courtesy of www.bagladyemporium.com
Please visit her Bag Lady University page regarding Ascot bags for more information regarding this collectible item.
http://www.bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.Ascot
type: Accessories by: Ascot