Miniature Glass Purse Appraisal

Vintage Art Glass Miniature Purse Figurine

This is a decorative miniature art glass figurine crafted in the shape of a handheld shopping bag or purse. The body of the item is constructed from translucent amber or bright orange glass, featuring a distinctive 'bullicante' effect characterized by numerous small, controlled air bubbles trapped within the glass walls. The shape is rectangular with slightly bowed sides and a flat base, mimicking the structure of a paper or fabric tote. Attached to the top rim are two clear glass handles that arch upward, fused to the body with prominent circular glass 'buttons' or medallions. These connection points show the hand-worked nature of the piece, with visible tooling marks where the molten glass was pressed together. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century aesthetic, likely influenced by Murano glass traditions from Italy or similar studio glass movements from the 1960s or 70s. Condition-wise, the glass appears bright with good clarity, though there is visible surface dust and some light scuffing on the bottom surface from shelf wear. No major chips or cracks are immediately evident in the photograph, and the fused joints appear structurally sound. The item serves as a whimsical collector's piece or a decorative paperweight.