1930s Novelty Bags

From its buttery color to its Moderne grooved surface to its exquisite carved Bakelite clasp, this day or evening clutch is a statement accessory that speaks volumes in style. Pairs beautifully with our stack of butterscotch carved Bakelite bangles, sold separately. Flat clutch purse with geometrically-machined grooved surface and carved Bakelite top clasp. Two interior compartments divided by a top snapping coin purse...

1930s Art Deco hand-embroidered artisan black velvet mermaid evening bag The opulent black velvet purse is embellished with intricate hand-stitched...

An extremely smart and decorative handbag, that can also double as a clutch. Made from high quality brown leather, with ruched/waved trim down each side, it is 'crowned' by a vibrant...

A rare and very individual thing, this 1930s handbag is composed of a very unusual leather, most decorative. Crowned with beautifully carved opaque amber Bakelite 'wings', the combin...

Unusual evening bag in multicolored tapestry featuring an asymmetrical Art Deco design. Bright and soft colors are interspersed with metallic gold thread and further embellished with...

A charming and highly collectable deep navy silk crepe handbag from the 1930s, with two beautifully reverse carved 'scottie dogs', and three decorative curves forming the frame. the ...

Fresh from a French collection this extraordinary novelty handbag was retailed by Hermes in the 1930s, made of a plush brown fabric, with large glass eyes and stiched nose, with the ...

Fresh from a French collection this extraordinary novelty handbag comes from the 1920s-30s, made of black and white leather, with glass eyes and stiched nose, with a red leather and...