A black grossgrain gem set evening clutch bag, c.1930, by Odette of Alexandria, Egypt. The gathered grossgrain clutch with a matching wrist strap and gilt metal clasp, hand engraved with a foliate pattern, and a pressure fit rectangular clasp, claw set with a carved and pierced jadeite plaque with a border of freeform cabochon rubies, opening to reveal a concealed mirror and pierced palm trees. A cabochon ruby and a cabochon set at each end, signed to the interior clasp 'Odette, 93 rue Fouad, Alex' with a silk coin purse and mirror to the black silk lined interior Condition report: Some wear to the gilding on the clasp where it has been handled most. Some tarnish to the hasp at each side of the clasp. This should polish off. Natural inclusions and surface reaching inclusions to the gemstones. A few marks to the grossgrain base of the bag if you look closely. Spot dry cleaning may remove them, but overall clean. No wear or damage.