Antique Purse Frames

But the raison d'etre of this singular evening bag is the hinged purse frame: the curved quintessentially Art Deco carved amber celluloid panels present an open-work design of peacoc...

Lovely antique sterling silver purse perfume. Double-sided iridescent lemon yellow guilloche enamel on front and back, with a black enamel border. On the front side is a shaded ena...

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

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

Early 1920's beaded purse with carved celluloid frame.

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.

Height: 10" Width: 9.5" Strap drop: approx. 9" Please e-mail or call us with questions at 415-440-1554. For our other items, you can visit us at www.vintagealamode.com We now...

Featured is an extraordinary large black thick crochet purse with gold tone frame and clasp. The interior is a black satin.

This is a superb 1920's vintage, Czechoslovakian silver and read glass beaded purse with an ornate embossed silver-toned frame and clasp.

This is a handsome, wintry white lizard evening bag with an elaborately decorated silver-toned frame of brilliant green chrysoprase stones surrounded by marcasites. Chrysoprase is a...

Offered for sale is this stunning, Dresden, baby-fine mesh metal bag, enameled in soft muted colors, almost resembling a miniature woven tapestry, with an ornate gilded frame by Whit...

Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is made entirely of rows of seed beads. Floral motif is worked in different colors on both sides. Frame features angels and is stamped 925 a...

Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is comprised entirely of small seed beads. Floral motif is worked in red, pink, and varied shades of blue. Gold-toned frame is set with red ...

With its organic detailed frame, this purse is particularly representative of this aesthetic phase, which began in the 1880s and started to wane in the 1900s/1910s.

A true piece of Fashion Art and History to be admired and worn! Gorgeous updated for today- Heirloom Black Lizard D...

1890s victorian black beaded pouch with unusual hand carved frame embellishment. Filigree metal frame. Metal mesh strap. Lined in dark olive green cotton. Measurements: Body o...

Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Apple juice Bakelite Frame and Black Bakelite clasp, all finely and deep carved flowers and large Daisy to the black Bakelite. Chrome ...

The frame is embellished with faux multi-color gemstones on 22 K gold plate filigree design with filigree gold plate design on the back.

Antique yellow gold mesh evening purse on a decorated frame, suspended from a link chain.

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

An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929. This white-in-color antique chainmail purse is framed in gold with a decorative frame tha...

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...

The purse opens from the edge of the frame with a kiss clasp featuring two smoothly polished beaded accents.

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis purse comprised of a gold purse frame and Dresden mesh.

Luxurious lizard skin is topped with a silver putti frame in this absolutely charming evening bag. Probably deisgned in the 1970's the Edwardian frame has a chain strap held in plac...

This early 1920's cream kid leather lined flapper bag is comprised of extraordinary gold, silver and brown beadwork. It has a gilt frame, chain handle and ball clasp. In excellent ...

Gorgeous 1920s beaded evening back with enameled frame in a gorgeous turquoise, sea foam color. Lining is shattered

A fantastic 20s Chinese lamé silk brocade pouch purse with ormolu top frame and mirrored inner lid.

Breath taking black micro-beaded clutch made in France for I.Magnin. Fully lined in black satin. Attached coin purse. Condition is excellent with no bead loss.

Christian dior python frame pocket satchel with matching python handles. A beautiful subtle touch on gold through out the bag. Features two front pockets with buckle closure. The bag...

This truly magnificent 1920's silk lamé handbag, rendered in a palette of silver and aqua blue, set against a black silk base, is a marvel to behold. The large shape of the bag, boas...

Delicate Chinese hand embroidery is worked in silk and metallic thread in shades of green, coral, peach, blue and navy and depicts two figures on the front and back of the bag. The g...

A well made crocodile wallet, purse, with a polished crocodile skin exterior with silvered metal frame.

It is marked Made in Italy and Sterling Silver inside the frame. Measurements; Height 7" Width 6.5" Depth 1"

An exquisite and unique little handbag, with a carved Bakelite and hand coloured frame, in a stylised floral motif, with a beautifully coloured silk 'floral' fabric bag. Lined in cha...

A most charming and most unusual handbag, with a beautiful hand painted 'cicada' sitting atop the frame, and silk fabric making the bag, in oyster with tangerine, cerulean and black ...

A very fine and detailed large micro beaded bag, with exquisite detail and nuanced colouring, still fresh and intact. Gently gleaming with a sumptuous array of colours, the bag has a...

To secure the contents of the purse, a silver clasp and frame with ornate engravings is present.

Twin acorn shaped finials cap the clasp, a decorative flourish typical of the period's attention to sculptural hardware. Inside, the purse opens to two separate compartments divided ...

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.

The metal mesh links are individually painted, a testament to Mandalian’s reputation for colorfast, enamel-fired craftsmanship. The purse is framed by a pierced silver-tone frame wi...

(stamped on the inside of the purse frame) Color: Antique Gold, Black, White Good Condition.

There is a small blank cartouche on the purse frame so it could be personalised with initials if desired.

The purse frame has a working kisslock snap with an acorn design ball closure.

Vintage Art Deco c.1920's gray metal mesh enamel frame top flapper evening purse. Taupe and charcoal gray chevron patterned metal mesh body.

Incredible vintage 1920s blue beaded flapper purse. Features intricate silver frame, with beads at ends of both clasps.

An absolutely stunning 1920s oe early 1930s black silk bag handmade in France with intricate floral crewel work embroidery on both the front and back. The clasp fastening and top edg...

A heavily jewelled frame in gilt metal and emerald, amethyst, peridot and ruby oval and square pastes, with mother of pearl highlights, set in ornate gilt metal, with a gilt metal ch...

Accompanying the bag is a petite coin purse and a matching comb, both echoing the same refined aesthetic.

1920s jewel frame evening bag...gold frame is set with pearls and turquoise stones with a chain handle...the bag is heavily embroidered 18th C fabric with chenille thread, seed beads...

From a Beverly Hills collector, this black silk bag is hand embroidered and beaded with cut steel beads in a combination of floral and geometric designs. A striking celluloid frame r...

1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame: A gorgeous original 1920s Art Deco style evening bag with metal mesh mounted rhinestones, chain handle and geometric fre...

A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves. Handbags with these highly decorative and ...

An beautiful and very rare beaded handbag with a wonderful carved Bakelite Japanese mask/cherry blossom frame, from France, in the 1920s. With all original colourful micro bead handb...

An exquiste handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original Victorian printed silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame is hand ...

An utterly charming and striking clutch bag from the 1920s. The bag is in fine 'petitpoint' with stylised Art Deco floral motifs on both sides, in an assortment of colours , all on a...

Vintage 1960s Zardozi Zari gemstone clutch. Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rectangula...

Charming Mid Century Patent Leather Elongated Bag with faux tortoise handle. East-West horizontal shape with leather lining. 12" x 5" high x 3" wide. Top handle adds 4.5". 1950's USA.

Wimbledon Furniture We are delighted to offer For sale this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good looking a...

Antique Beaded Evening Bag with Floral Motif, Circa 1920s or Earlier A charming antique beaded bag, dating to the 1920s or earlier, showcasing delicate craftsmanship and timeless el...

A chic white leather vintage bag with attractive frame and clasp. The strap could be changed to chain one, or a longer leather on if preferred. Inside there is one pouch pocket . Me...

Art Deco Evening Bag of sterling silver set with precious stones such as aquamarines, emeralds and rubies in the Neoclassical taste. The tightly gathered pouch body of the bag is of...

Exceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand-stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import...

Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...

Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...

This artistic clock features a beautifully crafted enamel deer design, lively and charming, as if leaping through nature. Created by the Frascarolo brand, this piece is a classic fro...

- Burgundy leather trim - Fold flap - Custom hand-painted heron design - Signature “H” tab closure - Tonal stitching with contrast edging - Includes original box (damaged) - Stamp K ...

Yves Saint Laurent Store Display Stunning Fuchsia Silk Evening Cape/Overcoat Size: One Size Hand Sewn and Limited Edition Fall 2006 A rare Find The black sash tie on the runway i...

Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier 1990's Vintage Light dusty grey/blue/green-ish color 100% silk Delicate floral pattern with glas...

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferre spring summer 1994 runway black silk evening dress. A white version was presented on th...

A spectacular Georgian tiara, gorgeously crafted and fitted in a royal blue velvet box. Its composed of countless natural and seed pearls, I can't imagine you could count them all- a...

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...

Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed beads. Shape is unusual but holds...