William DeLillo Jewelled Beaded Evening Bag c. 1940's
Pale Off-White, Silver & Gold Tiny Cut Steel Beading in a Floral Pattern
Heavy Gold Plated Frame and Creme Brulee Satin Interior

William DeLillo's resume is impressive.
Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston and Miriam Haskell were his work places before embarking on his own career.
His exclusive commissions adorned Elizabeth Taylor, the Duchess of Windsor and Yves St. Laurent!
This incredible hand beaded Cut Steel, Golden Boulle evening purse is absolutely beautiful! Properly hallmarked and labeled.

Exquisite Hand Beaded in France Evening Bag
with Signature DeLillo label stitched into the Creme Brulee Satin Interior.
Heavy Yellow Gold Metallic Frame with a Fold-Over Clasp
Herringbone Stripe Patterning on the Frame
Center of clasp features a Shell Medallion in Silver
The tiniest rows of hand beading in palest of Off-White to Silver, Hematite and Gold Bullion
The pattern is a beautifully placed Floral Design both Front & Back
Beaded Rolled Handle
No bead loss that I can see
Pale Gold Satin Interior with 2 side pockets.
One houses the original Mirror and the other features a matching satin Change Purse
8 1/2" wide at the bottom and 6 1/2" wide at the top of the frame
Height is 7"
2" Width with side gussets
5 1/2" drop from the beaded Handle
Pre-Owned Excellent Vintage Condition - Made in France in the 1940's
Lots of Fashion Versatility & Wearability!

For those of us who appreciate the BEST of the BEST
And, want to own only the finest
This exquisite Minaudiere is for the Connoisseur & the Collector!