Vintage 1960s Red Patent Handbag Large 14.5 Inch Elongated Frame Bag Convertible Fold Flat Handle Clutch Gold Tone Frame

Big, glossy and unapologetically red — this 1960s frame bag is the elongated shape everybody hunts, in a size almost nobody finds. The patent finish is a deep oxblood red with a mirror shine, the gold tone frame runs the full width, and the rigid metal handle stands up for carrying, then folds completely flat so the bag converts to a clutch. It measures a full 14-1/2 inches wide — most bags of this style run 11 to 13 — so it reads dramatic in the hand and holds more than the usual evening bag, though the framed mouth opens a modest 3-1/2 inches, true to the period style. Inside, the cream lining is clean and bright. The patent is glossy and rich with light surface scratches that show only in direct light. There is white scuffing along the bottom edge, photographed up close in the Etsy listing — the honest wear on an otherwise striking bag, and it is priced in. The frame and clasp work as they should. From a smoke-free home.