A PLUSH ITALIAN 1960s VELVETINE BAG BY GIOTTI OF FLORENCE tulle the metal scissor action frame

the metal scissor action frame can open wide and then squeeze small again to close

Being wire

and is in many ways a version of the “Spotty Fish” design from the late 70s

This is a sumptuous bodice of large sized pearls in a draping swathed design which does up at the back with two gold gilt chains with security catches

whilst the deep purple holds the whole design together

A PLUSH ITALIAN 1960s VELVETINE BAG BY GIOTTI OF FLORENCE tulle the metal scissor action frameThis is a wonderful plush velvetine small size handbag from the 1950s 60s by Florentine bag company GIOTTI. The coral red colour is off set by a smart taupe and cream stripe with insignia, and a black dash effect around the profile edges. The handle is a twisted butterscotch lucite. And the clasp is a brass with loop style clasp. Inside the interior of black leather, there are two compartments and a middle zip pocket as well as a small side pocket.