1950s Mid Century Lucite Purse, Charles S Kahn Miami Florida Label, Golden Marbleized Base and Cut Glass Lucite Top Vintage Handbag. Iconic MCM classic.

Fabulous mid century modern iconic piece in excellent condition. This little hexagonal shaped bag with pearly patina finish has been stored away since the 50s and has no defects. The clasp works fine, but it is not a super snug fit, it could probably be tweaked a bit by a jeweler, metal closure shows fading due to years of being stored.  Label intact. 6' x 4" x 5" approximately.  

About the maker, Charles Kahn, maker of fine handbags from the Vintagepursegalleryblogspot:

" ... Charles S. Kahn, Inc. of Miami is perhaps best known for its 1950s Lucite handbags of very high quality, made at Mr. and Mrs. Kahn’s factory at 1351 NW 29th St., Miami, Florida (still in existence as a warehouse). ...

The Kahns relocated from the Philadelphia area to Florida in the 1940s. Ronald remembers his parents as very elegant, which is evident in the type of handbags their company made in the 1950s. Charles S. Kahn Lucite handbags—with the "S" not standing for Charles’s middle name, but for his beloved wife and partner Sara—were among the most beautiful produced during that era. ...

Although Lucite bags continued to be produced from their heyday until the 1970s by other manufacturers, the trend had peaked in the mid-to-late 1950s. ...