A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s

Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut, or drawing attention to a detail. Training essentially as an architect, he moved into fashion, working first for Paquin, them moving to Elsa Schiaparelli and , finally, Christian Dior, before opening his own house in 1950. Designing ground breaking...

A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...

A charming and highly attractive handbag, perfect for evening or that special occasion. the needlepoint is of the highest and finest quality with roses and a variety of other flowers...

A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...

An exquisite and unique little handbag, with a carved Bakelite and hand coloured frame, in a stylised floral motif, with a beautifully coloured si...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...

Vintage Judith Leiber Silk Floral Crystal Embroidered Clutch in fair condition. Cream silk with multi color floral embroidery and crystals. Matching cream/beige leather trim and side...

Rafael Sanchez golden honey comb suede, beaded tassel shoulder bag from the 1980s. Textured suede through a magnifying glass it looks like honey comb. B...

Presenting a gorgeous ostrich leather Gucci bag with a chainlink handle, designed by Tom Ford. This bag is from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is constructed almost entirely of os...

Parisian Designer Dominique Aurientis's jewellery is highly regarded and sought after. Her bags likewise and ultra scarce too. This incredible cross body jewelled bag...

Ridiculously fabulous! This stylish minaudière is crafted of metallic gold calfskin leather in the shape of a heart. The handbag features an aged gold YSL logo, a black rope wristlet...

Rare Item - Chanel Ltd Edition Kiss Me Lock Leather & Crystal Bag 'Kiss Me Lock' bag from 2016/17 collection. Dark crackled gold leather box bag, the front is fully adorned with cry...