{"product_id":"antique-leather-purse-with-snake-clasp","title":"Antique French Leather Purse with Snake Clasp by Maison Maquet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis incredible purse comes from my personal collection. It is extremely finely made and features solid silver hardware set with real gemstones, an attached pencil and beautiful snake clasp. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by Maquet, a company founded in 1841 that patented a machine for making first machine-made envelopes and sold fine stationery, but later branched out into luxury leather goods. In my research I discovered that Audrey Hepburn owned some leather handbags from this company that sold at auction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Wikipedia article on the company:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"One of the most renowned Parisian luxury houses, Maison Maquet became official purveyor to Empress Eugénie as well as to several royal courts, winning multiple awards and medals at various World's fairs over the course of its history.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe this piece dates from the early 1900s. It does not appear to have ever been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotography by Madison Ahumada \u0026amp; Sergio Ahumada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.75” x 2.75”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely condition, especially considering its age. Some minor discoloration to the leather. Pencil is in working order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331108896842,"sku":null,"price":565.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/6845\/9338\/files\/A1-SerpentWalletLarge.png?v=1771757149","url":"https:\/\/witchyvintage.com\/products\/antique-leather-purse-with-snake-clasp","provider":"Witchy Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}