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14kt Gold Ladies Purse, with 3 Piece Set

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
14kt Gold Ladies Purse, with 3 Piece Set
14kt gold ladies purse has precious sapphire on the clip. The purse is 14kt gold, weighs 167 dwts, 8.35 troy oz. With the price of gold, you couldn't even have this made today. This is beyond a work of art!!! Has 3 attachable pieces, 2 14kt gold compacts, and bill purse, gem stone clip, and beautiful filigree work on top edges. It is stamped "Cross" as the maker. This is a one of a kind set that belonged Alma Gluck. Alma Gluck, the original owner of this purse, was born 1884 died 1938, was a Romanian born, American Soprano. Her original succes came at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City and continued with recording for the Victor Talking Machine Co. She was the first celebrity classical musician recorded and selling one million copies. She retired to New Hartford, CT to raise her family in 1925. Gluck is the grandmother to actress Stephanie Zimbalist.