Original by Robert metal box purse, flat bridal handbag, vanity storage box

This precious little metal vanity purse has been labelled 'Original by Robert' on the inside (label somewhat loose / torn). 'Robert' in this case being Robert Levy who, along with David Jaffe and Irving Landsman started the Fashioncraft Jewelry Company, New York ~ 1942. When Landsman left the company the name was changed to Original by Robert. When Robert Levy retired and the daughter of Jaffe [Ellen] took over, the name was changed twice more. First to 'Ellen Designs for Robert Originals' and then again to 'Ellen Designs' during the early 1980s. The company is known for jewelry that looks like Miriam Haskell beaded work and enamel jewelry, mainly large colorful flower pins. This little box purse is in good vintage condition with some marks of age and use, considering it dates ca 1940-1950s. It has a gold gilt finish they called "Antique Russian Gold". I have not polished it. The edges have some openwork to let in light and the lid opens on either side. The little rounded handle can swing either way to lay flush against the box and hold the lid on that side securely in place. The top has been decorated with lines and fine art-nouveau like figural filigree work, offset with glitzy paste and pearl beading. This would be a perfect little bridal purse, or why not set it atop your dressing table to store a few small items or pieces of jewelry? Size: just over 5 inches diameter without the handle, 1-1/4 inches tall