Help with Very Unique Clasp on Tooled Leather Handbag

[Mollzonmarz]

Hi there!
I've recently received a stunning tooled leather handbag with the most unique etched peacock clasp and am hoping to get some insight on it (decade, terminology, pricing, etc.). I'd be thrilled to hear the community's thoughts on this magical piece

 

[Marzilli_Vintage]

There's a pretty clear Southwestern/Mexican feel to this with the tooled leather, silver-looking peacock and abalone inlay, circa 1970 I think. Are there any marks on any part of the clasp? The peacock was a common theme in Mexican silver jewelry in the middle decades of the 20th Century. I'm sorry, but I an't see the clasp detail or letters on the grommet. Can you take a clearer close-up of those?

 

[Racked Vintage]

I agree with Francis above. The purse is in line with the 1970s and the abalone feathers and sterling head has a Mexican jewelry flare to it. Beautiful piece.

 

[Mollzonmarz]

Thanks so much for weighing in! I've attached some more photos of the snaps & clasp. Doesn't look like there's any legible stamps or markings on the clasp, but I'd love to know the technical name for this type of closure. I'd also be curious to know your opinion on the gold toned metal surrounding the abalone - etched brass?

You guys are so amazing Gosh, am I glad this resource exists

There's a pretty clear Southwestern/Mexican feel to this with the tooled leather, silver-looking peacock and abalone inlay, circa 1970 I think. Are there any marks on any part of the clasp? The peacock was a common theme in Mexican silver jewelry in the middle decades of the 20th Century. I'm sorry, but I an't see the clasp detail or letters on the grommet. Can you take a clearer close-up of those?

 

[Mollzonmarz]

So wonderful - thank you! I just added some cleaner photos of the snaps and clasp

I agree with Francis above. The purse is in line with the 1970s and the abalone feathers and sterling head has a Mexican jewelry flare to it. Beautiful piece.

 

[thespectrum]

RAU snaps have been around for a long time so they don't help to date the purse.
The bag's style could be 1950s to 1970s. What does the zipper pull look like and are there any markings on it?
@MetroRetroVintage might be able to help with the clasp dating.

 

[Mollzonmarz]

Metal circular chain link zipper pulls. There's definitely a brand stamp on there too but it's pretty tricky to make it out. That said, I'm pretty certain they're Conmars wich initially made me think the bag was older (50's/60's). What do you think?

RAU snaps have been around for a long time so they don't help to date the purse.
The bag's style could be 1950s to 1970s. What does the zipper pull look like and are there any markings on it?
@MetroRetroVintage might be able to help with the clasp dating.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

I think is 1950s.

 

[Mollzonmarz]

Feeling pretty good about the info everyone's offered up so far and would lastly just like to know if there's a proper name for the clasp.

 

[Racked Vintage]

That's technically called a button and washer clasp however I may use terms such as "clamp peg closure" or "tucked peg closure" based more on its description. Most people do not know the proper terms of closures regardless so don't get too hung up on that. I still think its 70s.

 

[Mollzonmarz]

Haha I can get a bit type a about the details (especially if I'm unsure). Thanks for putting my mind at ease. Really appreciate your help

That's technically called a button and washer clasp however I may use terms such as "clamp peg closure" or "tucked peg closure" based more on its description. Most people do not know the proper terms of closures regardless so don't get too hung up on that. I still think its 70s.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

I am still seeing 50 with the snap adjustable strap and interior. Most of the 70s didnt have this interior or the the type of handle.

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=1950s+tooled+purse&iar=images&iax=images&ia=images

This is the style I see as the 1970s tooled ones

 

[thespectrum]

Thank you for the zipper pix, that really helps. The interior, adjustable straps, ball/chain pull zipper and the clasp all point to 1950s for me.
It's a very nice purse!

 

[Mollzonmarz]

Thanks all for chiming in on this one. So much fun trying to solve these kinds of mysteries - one of my favorite things about collecting