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Antique Metal Purse

1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with  Metal Bow Detail
1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with  Metal Bow Detail

1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with Metal Bow Detail

By Rodo

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Red carpet ready stunning black satin clutch by Italian designer, Rodo. Silver metal bow detail at clasp. Clean interior with Rodo logo lining. Hidden 23" long silver shoulder strap ...

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1880s Italian Antique Metal Purse

Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France
Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France

Antique Purse Micro Mosaics Painting Gilt Metal Gold France

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unique and extremely rare antique purse is made out of fire gilt metal. The pouch is decorated with six oval and one round painting on glass imitating Roman micro mosaics.

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19th Century French Empire Antique Metal Purse

Materials

18k Gold, Gilt Metal, Gold

1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian
1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian

1900s Antique Mesh Purse Evening Bag Victorian

By Judith Leiber

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Antique Mesh Purse Handbag Evening Victorian circa 1900s 14 long x 5.5 w x .5 thick, purse only 6 h x 5 w Stamped Original vintage unrestored Refer to images

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Metal Purse

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Metal

19th Century Red Coin Purse Cotton Knotted and Steel Beaded
19th Century Red Coin Purse Cotton Knotted and Steel Beaded

19th Century Red Coin Purse Cotton Knotted and Steel Beaded

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful metal and cotton coin purse from the 19th century.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Metal Purse

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Gilded Purse Frame with Enamel, Shell Cameo and Simili Stones
Early 20th Century Gilded Purse Frame with Enamel, Shell Cameo and Simili Stones

Early 20th Century Gilded Purse Frame with Enamel, Shell Cameo and Simili Stones

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An elegant and richly decorated antique purse frame crafted in gilded metal and dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900-1915.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Metal Purse

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

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Antique Beaded Purse
Antique Beaded Purse

Antique Beaded Purse

Located in Topanga, CA

Intricately detailed antique beaded purse. Brass metal frame with chain and glass bead decorated strap.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

Deco Silk Satin Purse
Deco Silk Satin Purse

Deco Silk Satin Purse

Unavailable

H 7 in W 10 in D 1.75 in

Deco Silk Satin Purse

Located in Topanga, CA

Shiny, black double faced silk satin deco purse with silver metal frame. Decorated with black celluloid and rhinestone detail and two thick silk fringe tassels.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

ART NOUVEAU CLOTH  & GOLD TONE FLOWER FRAME & CHAIN PURSE
ART NOUVEAU CLOTH  & GOLD TONE FLOWER FRAME & CHAIN PURSE

ART NOUVEAU CLOTH & GOLD TONE FLOWER FRAME & CHAIN PURSE

Located in San Francisco, CA

Featured is an Art Nouveau cloth purse with flower gold tone metal chain and frame.

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Metal Purse

Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse
Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse

Circa 1920s Whiting & Davis Dresden Mesh Purse

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1920s to 1930s Whiting & Davis delicate gold tone metal mesh purse embellished with a bright floral motif, hanging from a bright gold tone metal frame.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Purse

Victorian Purse with Golden Embroidery
Victorian Purse with Golden Embroidery

Victorian Purse with Golden Embroidery

Located in New York, NY

The purse has a metal frame with a snap closure placed at the top center.

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1870s Victorian Antique Metal Purse

Silk Brocade and Metallic Thread Damask Rose Print Evening Bag Small Chain, 20s
Silk Brocade and Metallic Thread Damask Rose Print Evening Bag Small Chain, 20s

Silk Brocade and Metallic Thread Damask Rose Print Evening Bag Small Chain, 20s

Located in London, GB

LABEL – no label FABRIC/FIBRE/MATERIAL – Fine Silk Brocade , Gold Thread – Crepe the chine Silk lining COLOUR – Black, Gold, Red, Mustard Yellow, Olive Green, Samon Pink and Ligh...

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1920s British Antique Metal Purse

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist
Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10 in D 4 in

Unique Vaudeville Ventriloquist

Located in Summerland, CA

Magic Purse with Anthropomorphic Vaudeville ventriloquist Circa 1925 Wood, metal, fiber and polychrome.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Purse

Materials

Wood, Paper

Jimmy Choo Golden Metal Round Handbag
Jimmy Choo Golden Metal Round Handbag

Jimmy Choo Golden Metal Round Handbag

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Dm 5.52 in L 16.54 in

Jimmy Choo Golden Metal Round Handbag

By Jimmy Choo

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jimmy Choo - (Made in Italy) Golden metal round handbag with black rabbit fur and a snake-like leather handle. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Dia...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Metal Purse

1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel
1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel

1920s Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Gold and Black Enamel

Located in Gresham, OR

A stunning black and gold metal mesh 1920s evening bag (unlined) with black enamel rose and fern leaf pattern. Chain link handle.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag
1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag

1920s Mandalian Enameled Flower Print & Silver Chain Metal Mesh Bag

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step back into the roaring twenties with this exquisite Mandalian enameled mesh bag. A tan backdrop serves as a canvas for a vibrant floral display, featuring hues of orange, turquoi...

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Early 20th Century Antique Metal Purse

1920s Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue
1920s Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue

1920s Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Evening Bag in Black, Blue

Located in Gresham, OR

A beautiful French-made enameled Art Deco style metal mesh evening bag with elaborate cast plated metal frame and a beautiful black, blue, gold and rose color scheme. Chain-link fri...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910
Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910

Dresden Mesh Metal Impressionistic Monet Style Color Palette Fringed Bag, 1910

By Whiting & Davis

Located in University City, MO

This is one of the most romantic mesh bags I have ever seen. Impressionistic waves in sift pastel hues. Imagine a beautiful Edwardian lady carrying this in Monet's garden at Giverny....

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Early 20th Century American Antique Metal Purse

Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s

Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s

Located in University City, MO

1920's Carpet style Art Deco flapper bag with a lustrous pearly enamel finish in gorgeous muted pastel tones. Intricate slinky chainmail mesh of individual enameled interlocked tiles...

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1920s American Antique Metal Purse

Christian Dior Coppery Metal Beauty Bag Jewelry
Christian Dior Coppery Metal Beauty Bag Jewelry

Christian Dior Coppery Metal Beauty Bag Jewelry

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Coppery metal bag jewelry representing a dice with rhinestones, and with a mirror and a lipgloss inside. Additional information: Condition: Very good conditi...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Metal Purse

Christian Dior Silvery Metal Beauty bag jewelry
Christian Dior Silvery Metal Beauty bag jewelry

Christian Dior Silvery Metal Beauty bag jewelry

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal bag jewelry representing a black leather quilted Lady Dior bag. The jewelry interior is a makeup palette for face and lips ornamented with a mir...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Metal Purse

Group of Three 19th Century Tibetan Leather and Metal Flint Striker Purses
Group of Three 19th Century Tibetan Leather and Metal Flint Striker Purses

Group of Three 19th Century Tibetan Leather and Metal Flint Striker Purses

Located in Austin, TX

A very nice group of mounted early 19th century Tibetan leather and silver purses. The purses originally used to carry tinder and flint, with the two larger purses still containing f...

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Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Metal Purse

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Coral, Silver, Brass, Steel

Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display
Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display

Art Deco Whiting & Davis Dresden Enamel Mesh Evening Purse Shadow Box/Display

Located in Guaynabo, PR

It is hanging inside a very well done rectangular acrylic panels and wood shadow box/display without doors. Inside the metal frame of the purse is marked Mesh Whiting and Davis Co.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

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Metal

Antique Whiting Davis Art Deco Enamel Mesh Bag Purse Ming Clasp Flapper Boho
Antique Whiting Davis Art Deco Enamel Mesh Bag Purse Ming Clasp Flapper Boho

Antique Whiting Davis Art Deco Enamel Mesh Bag Purse Ming Clasp Flapper Boho

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique whiting Davis enamel mesh coin purse or handbag with a fountain design in orange, blue and turquoise and a silver tone Chinese/Ming inspired clasp. Measures: Chain length ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

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Metal, Enamel

Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads
Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads

Mandalian Art Deco Flapper Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mandalian Art Deco Enamel Mesh Purse with Floral Motif and Drop Beads, USA, Circa 1920s Description: A vibrant example of early American Art Deco design, this Mandalian Manufacturin...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

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Metal

1920s G. Keller Paris Sterling Silver Jewelry Box
1920s G. Keller Paris Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

1920s G. Keller Paris Sterling Silver Jewelry Box

Located in Hicksville, NY

The box is small enough to carry in a purse. Box Details: Metal: Sterling Silver Size: 2.75 inches x 1.5 inches Weight: 127 grams

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s
Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s

Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved gold frame. link chain wrist strap. van dyke fringe. double blossom kiss lock closure

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1920s American Antique Metal Purse

1920s Chypre de Coty Paris Perfume Bottle Purse Case
1920s Chypre de Coty Paris Perfume Bottle Purse Case

1920s Chypre de Coty Paris Perfume Bottle Purse Case

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Chypre de Coty Paris miniature perfume bottle enclosed in a silver metal purse case, in the Art deco style, France, circa 1920s.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse
Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse

Art Deco Enamel Childs Purse

Located in New York, NY

Charming childs purse of metal mesh enamelled in deco patterns. Unusual closure with cottton cord drawstring.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Metal Purse

Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s
Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s

Whiting & Davis Antique Art Deco Enameled Metal Mesh Purse, Documented, 1920s

By Whiting & Davis

Located in North Attleboro, MA

The inside of the frame is stamped with the Whiting & Davis logo. Kiss lock closure. Metal figure-eight-link 13" chain. Documented in "Whiting & Davis Purses, The Perfect Mesh", Le...

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1920s American Antique Metal Purse

Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880's.
Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880's.

Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880's.

Located in University City, MO

Victorian micro-beaded scenic fringed bag depicting two Shaker style cottages in a stylized landscape. A profusion of cabbage roses and other florals grace the upper section. The bea...

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1880s American Antique Metal Purse

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Antique Metal Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary antique metal purse you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find black, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect antique metal purse may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 18th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Whiting & Davis, Louis Vuitton and Paul Poiret are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Metal Purse?

Prices for an antique metal purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $75 and can go as high as $186,511, while, on average they fetch $650.