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1920s Vintage Purses

Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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1930s British 1920s Vintage Purses

Coral and Brocade Art Deco Clutch
Located in New York, NY
. French 1920's. Excellent condition. Retailed by G. Iran 17, Rue St. Augustin, Paris. 8.5" x 5" x 3".
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage Whiting and Davis Chainmail Crossbody Handbag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of the show and soo reminiscent of the 1920's. Complete with a drawstring closure to keep your
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Late 20th Century American 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
including a mirrored lid and original separate purse. Nettie Rosenstein creations are highly prized for
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1930s 1920s Vintage Purses

Hermès Vintage Caramel Clemence Bolide 35 Satchel
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Hermès created the Bolide bag in 1923, taking inspiration from the nickname for fast cars in the 1920s
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1990s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950
By Jose Formoso Reyes
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Purse by Jose Formoso Reyes, circa 1950, a very early Nantucket woven purse from during
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1950s American Folk Art 1920s Vintage Purses

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Cane, Pine

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Dior Runway Multicolor Barrel Bag Cylinder 3DD118K
By Hermès
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 01-MA-0044 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 5.5" Height: 5.3 " Shoulder Handle Drop: " Handle Drop: 4.5 " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ...
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21st Century and Contemporary 1920s Vintage Purses

1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American 1920s Vintage Purses

YSL Mombasa Ostrich Leather Bag Limited Edition, 2000s Yves Saint Laurent
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From the Tom Ford era at YSL, the Mombasa was the coveted iconic it bag of the early 2000s. Advertised as the must-have spring accessory in the New York Times, the Mombasa sold out a...
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Early 2000s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Dolce & Gabbana Baby Pink Lace Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Dolce & Gabbana Baby Pink Lace Dress – a masterpiece of elegance and sophistication that will captivate hearts and turn heads wherever you go. This gorgeous lace maxi...
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Early 2000s Italian 1920s Vintage Purses

Chanel 1994 Vintage Black White Tweed Duma Backpack Bag 24k GHW 66338
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
"Store item: 66338 1994 Fall was famed in the world of Chanel for the vintage tweeds. And the bags were no exception. This rare gem made of white and black wool yarns and black sequi...
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1990s 1920s Vintage Purses

A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Exquiste Black Glass Beaded Embroidered Evening Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite black glass beaded embroidered evening bag c 1960 The beautiful vintage evening bag is encrusted with glass micro beads on all sides. The front of the handbag is designed ...
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1960s Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
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Late 20th Century French 1920s Vintage Purses

A French Couture beaded Evening Coat in the style of Paul Poiret, Circa 1930
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1930/1935 France Haute Couture Heavy and long Anonymous Haute Couture coat in micro beads "Sablé de perles" embroidered in the style of Paul Poiret around 1928/1930. Exception...
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Josef Mid Blue Beaded Bag with Lucite and Rhinestones Clasp circa 1930s
By Josef
Located in London, GB
Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp. Measuring width 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches at the base, height 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches, and...
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1930s North American 1920s Vintage Purses

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford FW 2004 Black Silk & Tassle Evening Gown Dress 40
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE COLLECTOR'S ITEM STUNNING PIECE BY TOM FORD FOR HIS FINAL COLLECTION IN FALL 2004 FOR GUCCI Seen on the runway show, in the AD campaign and in many editorials One of the key...
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Early 2000s Italian 1920s Vintage Purses

Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1800-1810 France Interesting Reticule without flange dating from the First French Empire in steel mesh of violonnée or horseshoe shape. Beautiful work of large central rosette...
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Early 1800s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Lesage Art Deco Couture Short Jet Beaded Bolero Jacket
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Haute Couture Lesage bead embroidered short bolero short sleeved jacket. Of black jet vari size vermicelli tube beads patterned in overlapping scalloped swirls on silk crepe...
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Tony Mora Black and Red Leather Cowboy Boots
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Tony Mora Black and Red Leather Cowboy Boots, the epitome of classic Western style with a modern twist. These exquisite cowboy boots are a perfect blend of tradition ...
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Early 2000s Spanish 1920s Vintage Purses

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...
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1930s American 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage Chainmail Cami Tank
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Flirty and festive vintage chainmail tank top in the most eye catching red, black and silver print. Featuring leather chord straps that tie which allow for versatility as you can adj...
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Late 20th Century American 1920s Vintage Purses

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June Carter-Cash Victorian Silk Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
decade—the 1920’s—often having pieces such as Victorian blouses and appliquéd dresses made for her. She
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Early 20th Century Edwardian 1920s Vintage Purses

'Le-Weekend' Gold Plate 1950s Marcel Franck Perfume Atomizer in Velvet Case
By Marcel Franck
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, is slightly smaller than a business card. It easily fits in pocket or purse and, due to the unique
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern 1920s Vintage Purses

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Gold Plate, Brass

1920's Antique Vintage Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
This is a fabulous and very beautiful Whiting & Davis mesh purse. It was designed to carry a ladies
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage 1920's Flapper Opulent Blue Glass Beaded Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
1920s handbag, made of blue iridescent glass beads and metal links. The top is dominated by a beautiful
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

1920's diamond shaped beaded evening purse with fringe
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning copper toned faceted beads make up this uniquely shaped evening purse. Heavy twisted
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Sparks, NV
FROM THE SUZANNE MOUNTS COLLECTION: Vintage 1920's Whiting and Davis Enamel Mesh Purse Evening Bag
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: Possibly the longest 1920s beaded purse we have ever seen
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame
Located in San Fransisco, CA
. Attached coin purse. Condition is excellent with no bead loss.
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage .925 Sterling Silver Mesh Evening Bag Purse 213.6 Grams
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: Stunning 1920s/1930s evening bag comprised of 213.6 grams
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

1980s Revivals "Geisha" Celluloid Framed Leather Crossover Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1920s Japanese Geisha celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York
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1980s American 1920s Vintage Purses

1980s Revivals "Buddha" Celluloid Framed Suede Crossover Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
This 1920s Buddha/Elephant celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York
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1980s American 1920s Vintage Purses

Rare 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch
By Lewis
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful 1960's Zardozi Zari gem-set evening handbag attributed to Van Cleef & Arpels from the
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1960s Indian 1920s Vintage Purses

Walborg 1950's Art Deco Style White Beaded Evening Handbag
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
style design in white and silvery clear seed beads reminiscent of 1920's flapper dance bags. The silver
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1950s Belgian 1920s Vintage Purses

1950's Vintage Beaded Clutch
Located in London, GB
1920's vintage beaded evening bag featuring ornately beaded detail on the top of the bag and on the
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20th Century 1920s Vintage Purses

Hermes Sac Mallette , Hermes Doctor Bag, Hermes Bag, Hermes Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Hermes Vintage Sac Mallette was originally designed in the 1920's .Very unusual, this exceptionally
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Late 20th Century French 1920s Vintage Purses

Moschino Pastry Box Glazed Leather Handbag
By Moschino
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
designs were inspired by the Surrealist movement of the 1920s and whether you were wearing a coat made of
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1990s Italian 1920s Vintage Purses

Vintage Gold Metal Clutch Mirror and Red Upholstery Purse, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sofia, BG
special compartments for opera glasses, cosmetics, and fans. The 1920's saw a revolution in fashion
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1920s Vintage Purses

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Murano Glass Figurines by, Mario Badioli for OGETTI
Located in Englewood, NJ
. Each figurine in 1920s' style depicts two females; one figure wearing a large black hat and buttoned
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern 1920s Vintage Purses

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Art Glass

Fabulous 1920's Sterling Silver Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an incredible Sterling silver purse. The purse features mesh chain metal and a fringe
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1930s Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
Rare vintage clutch from the 1920s, made in gold beads and featuring an embellished gold-tone frame
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20th Century 1920s Vintage Purses

1960s Indian Bejeweled Zari Zardozi Velvet Clutch Purse
Located in Greenport, NY
1960s Indian Bejeweled Zari Zardozi Velvet Clutch Purse Rare Zari Zardozi bejeweled evening clutch
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1960s Indian 1920s Vintage Purses

Louis Vuitton 1920's Vintage Monogram Rolling Trunk/Coffee Table w. Insert
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Rolling Cabin Trunk w/Insert c 1920's Features vintage travel
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20th Century 1920s Vintage Purses

1920s Art Deco Exquisite Silk Emroidered Clutch
Located in University City, MO
1920s Art Deco Exquisite silk embroidered clutch The elegant clutch is adorned with a black
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1930s Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

Jolles Original Beaded Needlepoint Wicker Novelty Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
to the artistic mastery of their handmade petit point creations in the 1920's and 1930's and the
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1950s Spanish 1920s Vintage Purses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Retro Dietrich Print Leather Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
MARLENE DIETRICH looking faces, 1920s women and JEAN PAUL GAULTIER logos. This bag features
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20th Century Italian 1920s Vintage Purses

Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch in quilted black silk velvet from the 1920's. A
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and some very slight marks in the inner purse itself. A perfect token of the 1920s/30s, such a
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Hermes Kelly 35 Retourne Havane Gulliver Leather Bag w Rose Poudre Stitching
By Hermès
Located in Portland, OR
world.The bag evolved over time since its inception in the 1920's, but it was really immortalized in 1956
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1990s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Paste Set Evening Bag, France 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Paste set evening bag from the 1920's. Each stone is bezel set in metal so a pave mesh
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1930s French 1920s Vintage Purses

Jacomo Antique Frame Bag with 1980s Restyling
By Jacomo
Located in Gresham, OR
This unique and gorgeous Jacomo - Paris handbag was redesigned in the 1980s using an antique 1920s
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1980s French 1920s Vintage Purses

C.1990 Michelle LaLonde Suede Sage Green Wristlet Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
dance bags from the 1920's. Very good condition...appears to be unused. MEASUREMENTS Petite in size
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1990s American 1920s Vintage Purses

French Art Deco Cigarette Case Black Lacquer with Red Enamel
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant, c. 1920s or 1930s cigarette case has an wonderful monogram on the front. The three
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1930s French Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

1950's Jolles Original Beaded Needlepoint Novelty Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
mastery of their handmade petit point creations in the 1920's and 1930's and the interesting personal
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1950s Austrian 1920s Vintage Purses

1980's Judith Leiber Art Deco Style Black Satin Evening Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lalique art glass. Overall, the handbag has the appearance of a 1920's design though the contemporary
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1980s American 1920s Vintage Purses

Tiffany & Co. by Elsa Peretti Gold Lacquered Bamboo Tassel Minaudière Bag, 1990s
By Elsa Peretti, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
almost Art Deco features speak undertones of 1920s and 30s design that marry with the artesian Japanese
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1990s 1920s Vintage Purses

Ladies Purse Hard Shell Black Clutch Brass Ornaments, 1930s
Located in Sofia, BG
clutch purse was popular and stayed that way for decades. Near the end of the 1920s, they were often made
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1930s French Art Deco 1920s Vintage Purses

The Street.
By Luigi Lucioni
Located in Storrs, CT
. Luigi Lucioni, best known for his Realist landscapes and still lifes, immigrated to the U.S. in 1911 and
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1930s American Modern 1920s Vintage Purses

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Etching

The Street.
The Street.
H 16 in W 20 in D 0.5 in
Tree Portraits.
By Luigi Lucioni
Located in Storrs, CT
Manchester, VT. Luigi Lucioni, best known for his Realist landscapes and still lifes, immigrated to the U.S
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1960s American Modern 1920s Vintage Purses

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Etching

1930s Figural Leather Puppy Clutch Purse
Located in New York, NY
Fresh from a French collection this extraordinary novelty handbag comes from the 1920s-30s, made
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1930s Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

1930s Figural Leather Puppy Clutch Purse
1930s Figural Leather Puppy Clutch Purse
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1960's CHANEL wool quilted purse w/gold-tone chain
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
flapper dresses. Her two and three piece suits, created in 1920, remain a classic today. In 1921, she
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20th Century French 1920s Vintage Purses

1960's CHANEL wool quilted purse w/gold-tone chain
1960's CHANEL wool quilted purse w/gold-tone chain
H 7.5 in W 10.5 in D 1.5 in Dm 18 in
A 1920s Art Deco Suede Evening Handbag with Amber Details
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A gorgeous French 1920s vintage brown reindeer suede evening handbag with amber details. A small
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1950s Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

Jacomo Burgundy Alligator Handbag with Celluloid Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
bag created. This particular bag has a wonderful celluloid frame, probably from the 1920s. The
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20th Century French 1920s Vintage Purses

Jocomo Black Lizard Bag with Antique Jeweled Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
1920's or earlier. The bag was remade in the 1980's. The lining is green moire with 2 slip
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1980s French 1920s Vintage Purses

1980's Red Lizard Judith Leiber Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
clasp with rose quartz and rhinestones that mimic marcasites that were used in the 1920's. Clasp works
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20th Century American 1920s Vintage Purses

Jacomo, Paris Marcasite & Silk Bag
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
Jacomo specialized in using vintage bag frames, like this 1920's silver frame set with marcasites
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1970s French 1920s Vintage Purses

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS The Florence Gould Natural Pearl Evening Purse
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
Designed as a seed pearl and white leather pouch, trimmed by seed pearl triangular overlay, suspending pearl drops with circular and rose-cut diamond caps and ribbon detail, to the t...
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20th Century French Edwardian 1920s Vintage Purses

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Mixed Media Art To Wear Super Embellished Clutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible, hand embellished clutch purse most likely created in the 1970s-1980s. On a brass
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Late 20th Century Unknown 1920s Vintage Purses

20'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Silver Plate Metal Mesh Gate Top Wristlet "Beggars Purse" Evening Bag
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Mid-20th Century American 1920s Vintage Purses

Art Deco Gunmetal Silver Bead Gate Top Beggars Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Whiting & Davis Style 1920s silver stud metal mesh accordion style gate top wristlet hand
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20th Century 1920s Vintage Purses

1970s GUCCI Vintage Black Silk Beadeds Embroidery Drawstring Bucket Dancing Bag
By Gucci
Located in Milan, Italy
This stunning 1920s style Gucci drawstring bucket bag is in silk satin fabric with bronze beadeds
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1970s Italian 1920s Vintage Purses

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