Vivian Alexander c.1994 Gold Crystal Handmade Faberge Egg Minaudiére Purse

Circa: 1994
Label(s): Vivian Alexander
Designer: Alex Cadwell
Style: Minaudiére / evening bag
Color(s): Shades of gold, champagne (body); off-white (interior, coin pouch); gold, white (detail); shades of purple, blue, green (coin purse detail)
Lined: Yes
Unmarked Material: Enamel (body); silk satin (interior, coin pouch); metallic fiber (strap); crystals, gold-toned metal (detail)
Style / Serial Number: #93077
Made In: USA
Additional Packaging: Original box

Additional Details / Inclusions: Enamel egg evening minaudiére ; exterior features delicate marbling along enamel body; embellished with crystals and gold box chain detail in a scaled scallop pattern throughout exterior body and looping scallop detail along top; metallic gold coiled rope shoulder strap; hinge-top with elastic loop closure, looping around crystal button pin with hanging teardrop crystal detail; soft silk satin lining; protective bottom guilloché metal feet. Includes mini coin pouch made from silk satin with zip-top closure with miniature cloisonnè floral egg pull. This is from a RARE 1994 collection of handmade egg purses, with only three variations in designs.