REVIVALS Spectacular Silver & Satin Art Nouveau Handbag Start Price USD 495.00 Current Price USD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 549.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, August 26, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Location Personal Shopper USA See more about 'REVIVALS Spectacular Silver & Satin Art Nouveau Handbag' Description This Handbag is a PERFECT TEN!!! For those of us who KNOW, and those of us who LUST AFTER VINTAGE ELEGANCE!!! This bag is an authentic REVIVALS design. REVIVALS is a New York Company that began in the early 1980's. The Owner/Designer has collected ANTIQUE Jewelled Handbag Frames that date anywhere between 1880 - 1940. She has taken these fabulously Jewelled Frames & Clasps and created a COUTURE line of ONE-OF-A-KIND evening bags! These spectacular designs are not evocative of VINTAGE pieces, they are, in fact, CONSTRUCTED of ORIGINAL HEIRLOOM hardware. Each purse is created using the very finest of materials and hand-crafting. The Ornamented Framework is what inspires the fabrication of each Antique Gem. Her Collection is ART-TO-WEAR, skillfully articulated design made with precise professional craftsmanship. The Body of the Purse is constructed of a Steel Gray Silk Satin Charmeuse Immaculately pleated and gathered at the frame It features a double braided Slender Shoulder The frame c. 1910, is clearly ART NOUVEAUThis frame is undoubtedly sterling silver, although, I cannot find the markingsIt needs a good cleaningBut, I did not want to mar the silk PouchThe large Pierced Frame features Cherubim in each corner and convex swirls of open silver workI have had many of these REVIVALS bags, this one, to me, is without a doubt is the most beautiful!There is a scraping on the Steel Satin on one side, which is the only flawThis is more visible in the pictures than it is in real life!Nothing could detract from the exquisite beauty of this treasure.The Closure at the top is a press-down locking mechanism and functions perfectly Interior is the same Steel Satin With a small envelope pocket REVIVALS bags feature both Crystal and Semi-Precious stones. This one has an extraordinary SILVER FRAME The closure has a good "snap" and is very secure. You can see that this was Hand-Assembled. This was purchased at Neiman Marcus, Dallas and has been used only once. It is in Excellent Estate Condition. These One-Of-A-Kind Treasures are priced at about $1,500.00 and up. The more exotic the detailing, the more expensive the Handbag! It measures 9" Wide x 7" Tall Double Rope Handle is 45" REVIVALS Label is sewn inside. It has an envelope pocket. Stretchy pouchy construction allows enough room for your compact, lipstick, comb, a Credit Card, and a $100.00 bill. Evening bags are not just for evening anymore!Because it is not jewelled, the handbag allows you to use it for a luncheon, or a cocktail party. It is not strictly an "evening" bag. We've all followed the trend of using "glitter" for day! The coloration will work with anything! THIS IS A NEUTRAL WITH PERSONALITY! This beautiful Handbag is for the Conoisseur and the Collector! These do not come to auction often!! Don't let this one pass you by! --------------------------------------------- PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER AUCTIONS, WE SPECIALIZE IN DESIGNER ACCESSORIES for YOU & YOUR HOME! We appreciate your interest. Many thanks. --------------------------------------------- Please ask your questions prior to bidding! All Sales are Final. Item is authentic and exactly as represented! Don't bid unless you plan on completing your purchase. PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN (7) SEVEN DAYS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION! People with -0- Feedback or change of identity, please notify us before placing your bid. Payment can be made using any of the major credit cards. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. We now accept Paypal as a Payment OptionWe are delighted to combine shipments to save you money Place a Bid!