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Offered for sale is this handsome, 1940's vintage, red alligator handbag with elegant and chic gold-toned frame and hardware in excellent vintage condition.

This is a striking, 1940's vintage, bronze colored beaded, oval-shaped bag with a bakelite lid and frame, a satin lining, and a heavy partially twisted handle. The bag measures 5" in...

This is an unusual charcoal gray glass beaded, octogonal-shaped, bag with a heavy braided handle, a silver-toned clasp and frame, of the 1940's vintage. Its label is present and in t...

This is a wonderfully designed 1940's vintage, midnight blue carnival glass beaded hand bag with a zipper for closure and two thick rounded continuous handles that go down each side ...

This is a large 1940's gold fancy design metal purse with sea shell top. It has a gold leather handle. The mirror inside is beautifully marred from age otherwise interior is excellen...

Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a white enamel lacy glove. Compact opens to reveal a mirror and a powder puff with face powder....

This is a charming bronze beaded handled, pouch-type bag embellished with a double ruffle whose tag reads Hiawatha Product. The bag measures 7" in width by 5 1/2" in height, has a zi...

Offered for sale is this unusual, green velveteen and dyed green lizard, pouch-type bag with a chunky rounded gold-toned clasp. The bag measures 7 1/2" in width by 5" in height, is 4...

Adorable, 1940's NETTIE ROSENSTEIN Dark brown suede skin body with metal evening bag with small coin purse inside. Loose pleat construction detail with intricate engraved metal ar...

This vintage deco 1940s Stratten compact features ruby red baguette cut rhinestones on a heavily carved gold tone setting. The compact opens with a pressure closure and has an insid...

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Vintage black suede 1940s bag with goldtone clasp. Beautiful black satin lining.

1940s black doeskin French bag. Excellent condition.

Vintage 1940s black velvet bag by Ingber. Satin lined. Very good condition, some very slight wear to velvet on frame. 6 x 10 inches.

1940s Brown Velvet Muff. Ruched detail along top and arm holes. Velvet is in excellent condition with no noticeable pressing on fabric. Opens along top with metal zipper with lucite ...

Vintage WW II era 40s four-sided bag. Black macrame with red lining and drawsting closure.

Vintage Whiting and Davis off white mesh bag with plastic handle. Excellent unworn condition. Pristine lining.

This wonderful full quill genuine ostrich leather handbag has a low-key olive color with gold tone hardware. It opens into an envelope with 3 compartments plus 2 zippered compartmen...

Black soft circa 1940s Hermes bag with gilt hardware. Very clean inside and out, fine overall leather wear. Tassel inside intact, all signatures. About 12.5" wide x 9" tall. Handle ...

Vintage 1940s goldtone latticed vanity case. One side has a cigarette case, one side has mirror, lipstick holder and powder compact. Mirror has some slight discoloration.

Stunning and sophisticated handbag from the 1940s. Incredible quality and beautiful details.

This is an exceptional handbag.

Vintage 40s snake embossed clutch. Label Elizabeth Arden Paris New York. There was an optional strap at one time but it is missing. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. Faille lining.

1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed into a decorative curse to match the decorative grip on the double sash handle. The in...

Circa 1940s Josef champagne satin and red glass hand-beaded evening bag. Made in France, the bag is on a gold tone metal frame with a clasp set with red rhinestones. Inside it is ...

Featured is an elegant vintage purse by Guild Originals from the 1940s. Fully lined with one interior pocket and the original mirror. Multi colored rhinestones in the open work frame...

From a Fashionista to a Fashionista! Stunning clear dimensional design Lucite handbag, beautiful silver flower clasp, two silver mesh handles, which has a bend at the end handle on ...

This is the most charming 1940's handbag from American manufacturer Evans.

A fabulous Bakelite handle arches over this brown Corde handbag. It is attached to the sides with brass buttons. There is a Bakelite cylinder and loop closure, and there are two pock...

1940’s black ‘Plasticflex’ clutch handbag manufactured by R.

Shaped like a double sided binocular case, this sporty bag from the 1940's is quite distinctive. The tortoise shell bakelite top is in pristine condition as is the black fabric cove...

This truly enchanting 1940's miniature handbag, rendered in a floral and abstract patterned barkcloth, in shades of cream, deep red, blue, burgundy and pink with gold painted accents...

This late 1930's, early 1940's caramel colored alligator clutch
is in superb condition. The slightly rounded rectangle is very stylish and the top zipper is accented by a larg...

Long, strong and statement making 1940's black leather clutch handbag by American company, Prestige.

Cordé handbags offered unique designs starting in the 1930’s continuing through the 1950’s using gimp cord sewn to fabric often with intricate patterns and accented with lucite piece...

This beautiful textured 1940's box bag, rendered in a red snake skin, with gold toned metal hardware, is the perfect statement piece to add to your accessory collection.

Black crochet handbag from the 1940's with etched plexi top handles.

The tool work on this 1940's cognac leather handbag is outstanding. The intricate floral design graces both front and back.

1940's brown satin handbag fully embellished with intricate beading that provides a coppery sheen.

Rendered in a dark shade of sage green taffeta, embellished with a pattern of undulating gold thread embroidery and edged with gold leather piping, this original 1940's handbag is j...

This luxury evening bag epitomizes 1940's glamour and post-war decadence. The 18 karat gold frame is enhanced by twenty small sapphires (10 on each side) and the clasp not to be out...

Corde handbags became the rage in the 1940's with designers creating interesting visual patterns using ornamental trim, also known as gimp cord, to maximum effect.

Made in France. Circa early 1940's. A note: Please take note of the color, it is closer to an avocado hue than a lime.

This is a vintage 1940's clear hard plastic lucite square box purse. The purse has black bows on each side and black ribbon straps.

Measures: 4 1/4" high, 4" wide, and...

One of the most glamourous handbags that I have ever owned, this striking oversized clutch would be a great addition to any collection. The generous size allows you to carry all of ...

Vintage beaded evening bag from the 1940s featuring snap lock closure detailed with three green marcasites. There are an additional two marcasites on both sides of the bag, where the...

Brown crocodile handbag, c. 1940s, with great style and interesting hardware.

Very rare, darkest brown - almost black crocodile bag with gilt hardware from Hermes dating to the 1940's. 32cm size.Fully lined in leather. Made in France. Very good condition. Exce...

Vintage navy suede handbag in an unusual triangular shape and nice hardware, including the flip-up clasp. A single strap is attached to matching metal elements mounted at right angle...

This is one of the most iconic and sought after of all vintage figural compacts. The Volupte "Golden Gesture" compact depicts two slender, manicured hands clasped as...

This gorgeous 40’s handbag features an intricate multi-coloured embroidered floral motif on a black beaded background. Inside, the bag is lined with black satin and has two smaller p...

This 1940s vintage handbag is the quintessence of femininity.

Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage condition and has wear consistent with its age, the one area that is noticeable is an are...

Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...

A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...

Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...

A Gucci signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Limited Edition only sold in selected Gucci flagship stores Beautiful beaded jet black bag with lizard skin trimmings Famous Gucci s...

Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a ...

Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...

A true beauty to behold, this original 1950's micro beaded clutch bag, rendered in the smallest iridescent white rocaille beads, accented by a raised scalloped pattern throughout, in...

A stunning Gucci clutch Made of finest pink satin Ruched style, with the famous GUCCI GG Monogram stamped on silk Exotic Lizard Skin Trimming Mat-gold hardware Horsebit detail Fully ...

Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that runs vertically across the center o...

Gucci Horsebit Heels Brand New * Stunning in Black Snakeskin * Studded Gold Heel * Size: 9.5 * Leather Insole * Open toe * 4.5" Heel * With Box, Dust Cover and Extra Heel Tips * Impo...

Absolutely Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Purse Absolutely divine, a jewel Made in France Stamp A in square (1997) Made of shiny niloticus crocodile and golden hardware Lined with la...

Gucci large tote bag in pale brown ostrich leather. Lined in ochre monogram canvas with one zip pocket against the back. Has been carried with some soft color transfer, bag is slight...