Lot 304
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A rectangular leather reticule (indispensable) with flap and brass catch, stamped gilt borders surrounding carved tortoiseshell panels on either side, with a double chain, the interior lined with printed kid: West View of Worcester Cathedral on one side and an allegory of Triumph of Love on the other--5 1/2 x 7in. (14 x 18cm.), circa 1820, British, some wear
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A rectangular leather reticule (indispensable) with flap and brass catch, stamped gilt borders surrounding carved tortoiseshell panels on either side, with a double chain, the interior lined with printed kid: West View of Worcester Cathedral on one side and an allegory of Triumph of Love on the other--5 1/2 x 7in. (14 x 18cm.), circa 1820, British, some wear

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A rectangular leather reticule (indispensable) with flap and brass catch, stamped gilt borders surrounding carved tortoiseshell panels on either side, with a double chain, the interior lined with printed kid: West View of Worcester Cathedral on one side and an allegory of Triumph of Love on the other--5 1/2 x 7in. (14 x 18cm.), circa 1820, British, some wear
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VAT rate of 17.5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

Lot Essay

The leather handbag was first introduced in about 1815 in the form of an envelope with a flap fastening and metal catch, rather similar to the 18th century leather pocket book but with a handle. Many were ornamented with metal plaques, or tortoiseshell or ivory panels. Wilcox, C; Bags, V & A Publications, see plate 26, p.54

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