At first glance, this seamless bright-red oval object looks like a mystery. It might be mistaken for an earbud case, vintage makeup compact, fidget toy, or lens holder. In reality, it is a vintage rubber squeeze coin purse, historically known as a Quikey or Oval Squeeze Purse.
Its clever design relies on simple physics rather than mechanical fasteners. There are no zippers, snaps, buttons, or Velcro. Instead, a narrow slit runs along the center of the flexible rubber or vinyl body, remaining tightly closed when the purse is at rest.
