Anne-Marie Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Folding Fan
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
A zippered opening allows access to the bag, and the satin lined interior has one little slip pocket. Anne-Marie had a shop within the famous Hotel Meurice in Paris where she sold g...
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Exquisite Anne-Marie of Paris white leather and gilt 'Hand of Cards' handbag.
By Anne-Marie
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A wonderful 'Hand of Cards' handbag by Anne-Marie, in white kid leather, with gilt highlights(suits of cards) and a clever clasp, in the shape of a very realistic 'dice'.
Anne-Marie Carousel Handbag
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare carousel shaped handbag by Anne-Marie. The bag is covered in red leather with multi-colored, carved bakelite (or Catalin) animals on brass posts.
Rare Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's
Located in US
Anne-Marie of Paris Deck of Cards Novelty Handbag 1940's Novelty war era and post war boutique in the Hotel Meurice This is one of many novelty handbags from this shop that includ...
Anne-Marie Cocktail Bar Handbag
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare cocktail bar shaped handbag by Anne-Marie. The bag is covered in black suede with a gold-plated brass bar rail and carved and decorated bakelite (or Catalin) liquor bottles and ...
Anne-Marie Chesterfield Cigarettes Handbag
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare handbag by Anne-Marie in the shape of a pack of Chesterfield cigarettes.
Anne-Marie Champagne Bucket Handbag
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful handbag by Anne-Marie in the shape of a champagne bucket with ice and champagne bottle.
Anne-Marie Hand of Cards Handbag
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Gaming theme handbag by Anne-Marie in the shape of a hand of cards.
Anne-Marie Paris Poker Dice Novelty Handbag Red Leather
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare poker dice handbag by Anne-Marie. The bag is covered in red leather with gold-plated brass brackets that hold actual poker dice on the lid.
Anne-Marie Paris Figural Sugar Bowl Novelty Handbag Red Leather
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare sugar bowl shaped handbag by Anne-Marie. The bag is covered in red leather with white painted wood sugar cubes and gold-plated tongs.
Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Crate of Champagne Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
I have never seen this handbag before. The construction and details are quite similar to those of the champagne bucket handbags of Anne-Marie, which suggests that it may be an unsign...
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