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What is a minaudière bag?
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Generally considered to be jewelry and intended to substitute for an evening bag, a minaudière is a convenient fashion accessory. This case or decorative handbag, which is typically oblong and metal-plated, features compartments for makeup and other personal items. Shop a collection of vintage and designer minaudières from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
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Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Panther Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970
The opulent minaudiere purse is
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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Augustine Jewel Minaudière
By Augustine Paris
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - Minaudière in gilded metal, glass paste and rhinestones.
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Valentino Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Valentino - (Made in Italy) Silvery metal and black silk minaudiere bag ornamented with rhinestones
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Chanel Green Barrel Minaudière
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This unique green stingray barrel clutch from Chanel is expertly crafted in France. It features a top clasp fastening, an internal mirror, an embossed logo, an eye-catching and colo...
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Antique Swiss silver chatelaine purse, coin purse
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Swiss silver chatelaine purse.
The body is made up from intricately woven 925
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Early 20th Century Swiss Evening Bags and Minaudières
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