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Antique Dance Purse

Charming Googly Eyed Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Flapper dance purse with moveable googly eyes. Airbrushed celluloid with silk
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

French Deco Sequinned Mini Purse
Located in New York, NY
Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
preciously concealed the dance card, the forerunner of the mobile phone! Note the natural patina of time, but
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1830s English Antique Dance Purse

French Art Deco Coral Rose Evening Clutch Bag
Located in New York, NY
wristband for dancing. Excellent condition. 1920's France. 6.5" 4.5" x 2".
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1920s French Antique Dance Purse

Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Dancer TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
done up, red pursed lips, delicate brows and smiling eyes.Dance as an art form reached its peak in
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Dance Purse

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Pottery

Sterling Silver Evening Bag or Purse, circa 1900 London by Samuel Jacob
Located in Venice, CA
dancing a formal dance in an outdoor setting, underneath the trees. The purse clips shut at the top. It
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Dance Purse

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Sterling Silver

Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Dancer 'Dignity', by Stephan Dakon, Around 1926
By Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna, Stefan Dakon
Located in Vienna, AT
: raised head with closed eyes and pursed lips, with left thumb and forefinger pulling the large shawl
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

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Ceramic

Green Bohemian Glass Vases in Style of Loetz
By Loetz Glass
Located in Topeka, KS
cinched necks, the pursed openings and the dimpled bases all blend to create a unique form that dances in
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Dance Purse

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Glass

Winter Farmyard, 18th Century Oil on Canvas, Figures in Snow Landscape
By George Morland
Located in Prato, IT
came to him, as it is said, with a purse in one hand and a bottle in the other. The amount of work he
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Late 18th Century English Antique Dance Purse

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Canvas, Wood

Family Group
By George Morland
Located in Fairlawn, OH
on the earnings of a day. He was besieged by dealers who came to him, as it is said, with a purse in
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1790s English School Antique Dance Purse

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Ink

Antique Family Group
Family Group
H 6.38 in W 9.5 in

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By Yves Saint Laurent
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1970s French Antique Dance Purse

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 Antique Dance Purse

French Vintage Evening Bag Handbag Metallic Embroidery Beaded Pearls Gold Silk
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely handbag was made in France in the late 1910's or early 1920's. The bag has a beautiful faux pearls on the clasp and the frame and is made of a soft gold silk. The bag has...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Dance Purse

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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1920s French Antique Dance Purse

Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
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1990s Italian Antique Dance Purse

A Net embroidered Stole with floss-silk - India for export Western Circa 1830
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1825 India For export to Europe Rare Shawl or stole made of cotton tulle embroidered floss-silk made in Delhi at the beginning of the nineteenth century for fashion in Europe ...
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1830s Indian Antique Dance Purse

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" iconique vintage 1970s documented black dress
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a version of the Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" dress that Talitha Getty wore for the Vogue Paris 1970 February issue photographed by Jeanloup Sieff. Iconique and highly co...
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1970s French Antique Dance Purse

Grace Kelly Inspired Ivory High-Neck Illusion Wedding Gown and Cap – XS, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
An alluring, yet fully-covered gown for those brides who seek modesty without looking mousy, this wedding gown was custom-made for a 1951 bride who valued discretion and beauty in eq...
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1950s American Antique Dance Purse

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Dance Purse

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1890-1895 France Paris Dolman or Pelisse for the evening in wool felt eau du Nil with small Médicis collar, signed Emile Pingat, 30 Rue Louis le Grand Paris. The collar is made...
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1890s French Antique Dance Purse

A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
A Rare Couture Emile Pingat Dolman Pelisse - France Circa 1890-1895
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Size: Equivalent size 38/40 France
Loris Azzaro Lurex Crochet Evening Bag
By Loris Azzaro
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 70’s Loris Azzaro evening shoulder bag. Crafted in the same way as his famous Lurex knit crochet tops, the bag is in turquoise and silver colors and trimmed with tree rows of ma...
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1970s French Antique Dance Purse

Rodeo Metallic Silver Crochet Clutch
By Rodo
Located in Alford, MA
This go-with-everything clutch is perfect for traveling and summer evenings out. Crafted of crocheted silver metallic thread, the envelope-style clutch by Rodo has a unique clasp - a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Antique Dance Purse

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
Vintage Art Deco Compact in white metal with a highly stylised design in black and pink enamelling, Maison Jeurelle - from the Seventeen Makeup Line. Inside the Compact is signed in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
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Rare Vintage 1990s Hermes Bolide 31 Ostrich Chestnut GHW Circle Y
By Hermès
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Classic vintage bolide in chestnut colour and gold hardware. Stamp circle Y from 1995. Overall still in good condition, with minor scuffs on some exterior leather and light scratches...
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1990s Antique Dance Purse

Antique pouch bag, silver plate, late 19th century – England
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Antique pouch bag, silver plate, late 19th century – England Silver plate purse or pouch, made at the end of the 19th century in England. The main body is made of mesh, framed at the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Dance Purse

High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Collectible High Art Deco Bakelite Dog Calf Leather Clutch from the 1930's by Virginia Bags. A carved and patinaed futurist bakelite dog is anchored by a perforated leather leas...
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1930s Unknown Antique Dance Purse

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1920s Drawstring Multicolor Floral Steel Bag
Located in New York, NY
I think the picture will best describe this lovely bag. Here are some facts. The purse measures
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1920s Antique Dance Purse

Circa 1920s Silvertone and Aqua Blue Guilloche Vanity Case With Finger Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
has a 2.5" chain with a finger ring for carrying the case, particularly handy when dancing. Inside is
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1920s Antique Dance Purse

Antique Italian Neoclassical Gold Leaf Venetian Mirror, circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
central mirror glass features a female figure seen in profile as she twirls in a dance while carrying a
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Dance Purse

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Gold Leaf

1920s floral celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, celluloid tasseled dance purse nécessaire with original tassel and cord handle...Inside is a compartment
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1920s American Antique Dance Purse

30s Lizard Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
pockets and dance strap.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

30s Lizard Clutch
30s Lizard Clutch
H 6.75 in W 10 in D 1.5 in
Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
with small dance strap. Circle is 6" wide. Stunning design.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Art Deco Brass Mesh Dance Purse with mesh tassel. Ornate foliate filigree decoration runs up
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1920s American Antique Dance Purse

1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming deco dance purse minaudiere for everything a girl needed back in the 1920s. The tubular
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

c.1920's Yellow Cylindrical Celluloid Necessaire Hand Painted Dance Purse OOAK
Located in Thiensville, WI
MUSEUM QUALITY: Arts & Crafts Era 1920's celluloid dance purse. Hand painted golden yellow with
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1920s Antique Dance Purse

Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Mini Mesh Purse Pendant
Located in Berkeley, CA
Artistic and functional, this gorgeous, soft and flexible mini mesh purse can hang delicately from
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1910s American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

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Sterling Silver

Antique 1885 Lockable Velvet Cut Steel Carnet de Bal Notebook Purse Initials A B
Located in Munich, DE
This magnificent small velvet Notebook/ purse has been used as a carnet de bal, a dance card holder
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1880s French Victorian Antique Dance Purse

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Steel

Art Deco rare celluloid Dance or Tango purse with Buddha clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Tango or Dance Purse in Celluloid, by “Dennison” above “Maker”, U.S.A., as marked to rear
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Early 20th Century American Antique Dance Purse

20s French Dance Bag
Located in Litchfield County, CT
20s French black celluloid and paste stone vanity or party purse used to bring only the essentials
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

20s French Dance Bag
20s French Dance Bag
W 1.5 in L 3 in
Victorian Miniature Dance Book
Located in New York, NY
These Victorian dance books were given to ladies to remember to whom they had promised dances. This
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Dance Purse

Silver Framed Lizard Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
. The frame is covered with angels playing musical instruments and dancing. The beige lizard skin is
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Dance Purse

Hobe Jeweled Clutch Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New Hope, PA
lining. There are two interior pockets piped in metallic leather. The original change purse remains
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Dance Purse

Art Nouveau Silver Compact & Accessories "Dance Purse"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Art Nouveau Silver plate "Dance Purse" Compact Minaudiere Evening Bag. This hinged box
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Early 20th Century Antique Dance Purse

Antique German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver "Dance Purse" Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique German Art Nouveau Sterling Silver "Dance Purse" Evening Bag. This lovely sterling silver
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Early 20th Century German Antique Dance Purse

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Antique Dance Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary antique dance purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning beige, black, brown and more. Finding the perfect antique dance purse may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by George Morland, Goldscheider Manufactory of Vienna and Stefan Dakon are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Dance Purse?

Prices for an antique dance purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $295 and can go as high as $13,605, while, on average they fetch $1,928.