This is an absolutely super handbag, very vintage and stylish, from high end brand Widegate, which sold their handbags in high end stores such as Harrods, so the quality is assured. This one is in excellent but not pristine condition. It is also in quite an unusual style,especially for Widegate. The single top handle is wide, flat and semi rigid with gilt accents. It is in excellent condition, just the odd crease to the leather. The gilt clasp and end finials on the leather covered top bar and frame are in good shiny condition with minimal abrasion or tarnish. The leather to the front and back of this soft sided handbag is in excellent supple condition, with just the odd mark or scratch nothing too noticeable. The handbag is lined in a pale fawn grosgrain which is in clean condition with no marks or stains (one tiny pen mark) but is a little tired with a slight dust emanating from the inner cardboard base of the handbag which has disintegrated throuh age. The matching coin purse is in the same gunmetal leather, excellent condition on the outside, evidence of coins and use on the inside.
This is an unusual design, a very attractive handbag in excellent quality materials, from a high end and sought after quality brand. It is quite rare to find grey leather vintage handbags (most tend to be black, brown or tan) so to find one which is also in excellent condition from a known brand is really exciting. Although a classic design which can be worn with most outfits, we think this would particularly suit someone who is more fashion aware and following the current trend for vintage and ladylike designs. It could be dressed up or down and being soft sided, is slightly more capacious than many, for carrying life's little essentials. The handle is also just long enough to be worn over the shoulder.
It is 12" x 7.5" x2"
This is an unusual design, a very attractive handbag in excellent quality materials, from a high end and sought after quality brand. It is quite rare to find grey leather vintage handbags (most tend to be black, brown or tan) so to find one which is also in excellent condition from a known brand is really exciting. Although a classic design which can be worn with most outfits, we think this would particularly suit someone who is more fashion aware and following the current trend for vintage and ladylike designs. It could be dressed up or down and being soft sided, is slightly more capacious than many, for carrying life's little essentials. The handle is also just long enough to be worn over the shoulder.
It is 12" x 7.5" x2"