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Coblentz Italian Soft Black Leather Handbag with a Faux Tortoiseshell Clasp
By Coblentz
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Coblentz Italian soft black leather handbag with a faux tortoiseshell foldover clasp, and featuring five pleats to the front and back. Measuring 24.5cm / 9.64 inches at the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

1950s Coblentz Golden Metal Clutch
By Coblentz
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Coblentz Golden Metal Clutch. Rhinestone clasp with heart motif, hammered metal texture. Opens at top hinges.
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1950s Clutches

Classic 1950's Coblentz Black Suede Evening Handbag With Rhinestone Closure
By Coblentz
Located in Atlanta, GA
This classic 1950's top handled handbag by Coblentz is a perfect vintage accessory for a modern evening ensemble. The black suede body is roomy enough for the essentials and the jew...
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Lovely 1950's Coblentz Black Suede Handbag With Unique Jewelry Style Closure
By Coblentz
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1950's Coblentz handbag has all the charm of a vintage design with a roomy interior that functions well for modern day 'accoutrements'. In other words, there is room for your s...
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

50s Coblentz Black Patent Leather Handbag
By Coblentz
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Coblentz Original black handbag with bakelite clasp. Original mirror, and coin purse included.
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1950s Unknown Top Handle Bags

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