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  • Vintage Jemco Silver Evening Purse

    $25.00
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    This Vintage Jemco Silver Evening Purse is a textured two tone silver clutch, measuring 7" wide by 6" high.  The purse has a folded base, which allows the purse to expand to 2" deep. There is an attached strap on back for easy carrying. The silver tone clasp and the front of the frame have been intricately etched with flowers and swirls. The frame is marked JEMCO in a diamond with the RE-patent number 17514. (This patent reissue number is listed as 1929.) The interior has an off-white grosgrain fabric, a central change purse on metal dowels (which allow it to be moved from side to side), one pocket, and a mirror in a fabric case. Exact age is unknown. The exterior of this Vintage Jemco Silver Evening Purse is in Very Good condition. However, the interior fabric has some staining and the original mirror has clouded.