{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-purple-velvet-evening-clutch-gold-tone-ornate-frame-clasp-chain","title":"Vintage 1960s Purple Velvet Evening Clutch Gold-Tone Ornate Frame Clasp Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple velvet evening bags with ornate gold-tone frames are not easy to find in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1960s gathered velvet clutch in deep violet, with a rectangular gold-tone frame trimmed in a repeating incised pattern and set with round pearl beads at the clasp and sides. The chain handle is 24 cm — long enough to loop over the wrist. The interior is lined in cream fabric with a central pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe filigree clasp centrepiece is the standout detail: a hinged gold-tone ornament set with a large pearl bead, flanked by smaller ones along each side of the frame. The pearl beads have a smooth uniform lustre — possibly genuine (tooth test suggests real), though not verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is right for an evening out: fits a phone, cards, and lipstick with room to spare. Works for a theatrical look at a wedding or formal event, and equally well as a display piece on a dressing table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Evening clutch bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Velvet body, gold-tone metal frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior: Cream fabric lining, central pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Ornate filigree frame clasp with pearl bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Chain, 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 16 × 15 × 2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarked: No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Ornate, Victorian-revival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good · Exterior velvet intact with light surface wear; interior lining shows age discolouration consistent with storage; frame and clasp functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rare Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53949204365649,"sku":"RR-0314","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/6667\/9633\/files\/2026-06-03_13.03.45-1.jpg?v=1780525291","url":"https:\/\/therareroom.co.uk\/products\/vintage-1960s-purple-velvet-evening-clutch-gold-tone-ornate-frame-clasp-chain","provider":"The Rare Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}