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Antique Purse Frames

Antique Renaissance Revival 800 Silver Purse Frame Handle
Antique Renaissance Revival 800 Silver Purse Frame Handle

Antique Renaissance Revival 800 Silver Purse Frame Handle

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

Purse frame opens with a push up button which is in good working order .

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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Silver

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 Purse Frames

Materials

Enamel, Gilt Metal

Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s
Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s

Black Floral Petit Point Purse with Gold Repoussé Frame, 1920s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hammered gold-toned repoussé frame. Gold-toned adjustable double drop chain. Press and release closure at the top of the frame.

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Early 20th Century Antique Purse Frames

A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France
A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France

A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A most unusual and dramatic handbag, with full fringing and a characterful motif. Made in France (see photos showing embossed marks ) in the 1920s, this is one of a range of celluloi...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag
Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag

Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the 1920s, this unusual evening clutch is elegant and timeless at once. Done in black satin with black satin handles, it has a fabulous, ruffled, clear Lucite standup frame that...

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1920s American Antique Purse Frames

Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance
Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance

Framed Antique Embroidered Purse Qing Dynasty Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful antique embroidered purse from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood shadow box frame with contrast deep blue color cloth matts.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Linen, Silk, Giltwood

Antique Apricot Velvet Bag with Couch Work Metallic Embroidery Filigree Frame
Antique Apricot Velvet Bag with Couch Work Metallic Embroidery Filigree Frame

Antique Apricot Velvet Bag with Couch Work Metallic Embroidery Filigree Frame

Located in London, GB

Measuring length at the base 15.7 cm / 6.1 inches by width including the frame 15.2 cm / 5.9 inches. The handle drop is 15.7 cm / 5.9 inches.

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Early 20th Century Antique Purse Frames

A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s

A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

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1920s British Antique Purse Frames

A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s
A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s

A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A gently, elegantly curved frame is set with white spinels, citrines, emeralds and synthetic sapphires, in a frame of silver (it is marked 'Made In Italy' and '800'), with the revers...

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1920s Italian Antique Purse Frames

Silver, Evening Purse with a Change Purse, circa 1920
Silver, Evening Purse with a Change Purse, circa 1920

Silver, Evening Purse with a Change Purse, circa 1920

Located in Opole, PL

Dimensions of the change purse: the frame width 5.4 cm, the change purse height: 5 cm.

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1920s Swedish Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Silver

"The Forgotten Purse" Harper's Young People Cover
"The Forgotten Purse" Harper's Young People Cover

"The Forgotten Purse" Harper's Young People Cover

By James Carter Beard

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Watercolor on Paper Signature: Signed Lower Right Dimensions: Diameter 10.00" Harper's Young People magazine cover, published November 30, 1886. The image features two chil...

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1880s Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Edwardian French 800 Silver Mesh Coin Purse with Floral Engraving
Edwardian French 800 Silver Mesh Coin Purse with Floral Engraving

Edwardian French 800 Silver Mesh Coin Purse with Floral Engraving

Located in Towson, MD

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 ...

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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Silver

Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles
Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles

Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

The intricate needlework showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of late 19th-century French decorative arts. Each purse is framed in gilt metal with ornate detailing.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805
Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805

Rare Antique Silesian Wire Brooch, circa 1805

Located in Baltimore, MD

As the work of creating ornaments for armour diminished, ironwork artisans needed to find others forms for their craft; mirror frames, purses and other ornamentation where iron was u...

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Early 1800s Polish Georgian Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Mixed Metal

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Empire 18-Karat Golden Purse Frame with Beaded Bag
Empire 18-Karat Golden Purse Frame with Beaded Bag

Empire 18-Karat Golden Purse Frame with Beaded Bag

By Goldsmith D.W.

Located in Werkendam, NL

Empire 18-karat golden purse frame with beaded bag. Goldsmith D.W. from Sneek, The Netherlands.

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1820s Dutch Empire Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Gold

Incredible French Art Deco Expanding Handbag Frame
Incredible French Art Deco Expanding Handbag Frame

Incredible French Art Deco Expanding Handbag Frame

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Art Deco Antiqued Brass Filagree Purse Frame set with Round Lapis Glass Stones and a Lapis Lazuli stone on the Clasp.Decorated with Fleur De Lilys and a Center Bottom Brass...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Steel Mesh Purse and Coin Purse
American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Steel Mesh Purse and Coin Purse

American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver and Steel Mesh Purse and Coin Purse

By Carter Gough & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Art Nouveau sterling silver purse frame with steel mesh purse body. The Rococo-style frame etched with delicate guilloche pattern overall, with scrolling folliage to corners and cent...

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Early 20th Century American Rococo Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Cut Steel, Sterling Silver

Art Deco Carved Celluloid Hand Woven Evening Bag
Art Deco Carved Celluloid Hand Woven Evening Bag

Art Deco Carved Celluloid Hand Woven Evening Bag

Located in Burbank, CA

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...

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1920s Antique Purse Frames

1926 Art Deco Silver Bag, London
1926 Art Deco Silver Bag, London

1926 Art Deco Silver Bag, London

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 5.91 in D 6.7 in

1926 Art Deco Silver Bag, London

Located in Liverpool, GB

1926 Art Deco silver bag, London Evening chain mail purse. Frame with a hook clasp decorated with a checkerboard pattern.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Silver

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 Purse Frames

Antique Sterling Purse Enamel Perfume
Antique Sterling Purse Enamel Perfume

Antique Sterling Purse Enamel Perfume

Unavailable

W 1.25 in L 1.75 in

Antique Sterling Purse Enamel Perfume

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1910s American Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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 Purse Frames

1920's Beaded Purse
1920's Beaded Purse

1920's Beaded Purse

Unavailable

H 9.5 in W 8.5 in

1920's Beaded Purse

Located in Toronto, ON

Early 1920's beaded purse with carved celluloid frame.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

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 Purse Frames

VINTAGE DECO BLACK VELVET PURSE w WINDMILL FRAME
VINTAGE DECO BLACK VELVET PURSE w WINDMILL FRAME

VINTAGE DECO BLACK VELVET PURSE w WINDMILL FRAME

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

VINTAGE ART DECO   BLACK CROCHET GOLD TONE FLAPPER PURSE
VINTAGE ART DECO   BLACK CROCHET GOLD TONE FLAPPER PURSE

VINTAGE ART DECO BLACK CROCHET GOLD TONE FLAPPER PURSE

Located in San Francisco, CA

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

Superb 1920's Red & Silver Beaded Handbag with Elaborate Frame
Superb 1920's Red & Silver Beaded Handbag with Elaborate Frame

Superb 1920's Red & Silver Beaded Handbag with Elaborate Frame

Located in Oradell, NJ

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

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920's Art Deco Handbag with Chrysoprase & Marcasite Frame
1920's Art Deco Handbag with Chrysoprase & Marcasite Frame

1920's Art Deco Handbag with Chrysoprase & Marcasite Frame

Located in Oradell, NJ

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...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame
1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame

1920's Dresden Enamel Baby-Fine Mesh Handbag on Gilded Frame

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Oradell, NJ

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...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920's Beaded Handbag with Silver Frame
1920's Beaded Handbag with Silver Frame

1920's Beaded Handbag with Silver Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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1920s Italian Antique Purse Frames

22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Cherub Frame Lizard Skin-A Treasure
22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Cherub Frame Lizard Skin-A Treasure

22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Cherub Frame Lizard Skin-A Treasure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Purse Frames

1920's Beaded Handbag with Gold-Toned Frame
1920's Beaded Handbag with Gold-Toned Frame

1920's Beaded Handbag with Gold-Toned Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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 ...

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1920s Unknown Antique Purse Frames

1900s Art Nouveau Design Silver Frame Vintage Evening Bag
1900s Art Nouveau Design Silver Frame Vintage Evening Bag

1900s Art Nouveau Design Silver Frame Vintage Evening Bag

Located in Wigan, GB

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.

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Purse Frames

1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail
1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail

1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail

Located in San Francisco, CA

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...

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1890s Antique Purse Frames

Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame

Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

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 ...

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1920s English Antique Purse Frames

Jeweled 22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Frame Black Lizard Evening Bag , a Treasure
Jeweled 22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Frame Black Lizard Evening Bag , a Treasure

Jeweled 22K Gold Plate c.1925 Handbag Frame Black Lizard Evening Bag , a Treasure

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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1920s Antique Purse Frames

Antique Gold Mesh Evening Purse
Antique Gold Mesh Evening Purse

Antique Gold Mesh Evening Purse

Unavailable

W 4.73 in L 6.3 in

Antique Gold Mesh Evening Purse

Located in Barcelona, ES

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

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Gold

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 Purse Frames

Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929

Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Galveston, TX

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...

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1920s American Antique Purse Frames

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 Purse Frames

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw
Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw

Victorian 18kt/Sterling Silver Diamond Chatelaine Mesh Purse Pendant 0.80ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

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

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag
Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag

Vintage 1920's Whiting & Davis Mesh Purse Evening Flapper Bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in Sparks, NV

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

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

Silver Framed Lizard Bag
Silver Framed Lizard Bag

Silver Framed Lizard Bag

Located in New Hope, PA

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...

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Purse Frames

1920s Gilt Frame Beaded Flapper Bag
1920s Gilt Frame Beaded Flapper Bag

1920s Gilt Frame Beaded Flapper Bag

Located in London, GB

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 ...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920s Beaded Frame Evening Bag in Turquoise Beads
1920s Beaded Frame Evening Bag in Turquoise Beads

1920s Beaded Frame Evening Bag in Turquoise Beads

Located in Gresham, OR

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining
20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining

20s Lamé and Ormolu Purse w/ Mirrored Lid and Embroidered Lining

Located in Gresham, OR

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame
1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame

1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame

Located in San Fransisco, CA

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.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Purse Frames

Christian Dior Python Frame Pocket Satchel
Christian Dior Python Frame Pocket Satchel

Christian Dior Python Frame Pocket Satchel

By Christian Dior

Located in Amman, JO

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...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Purse Frames

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame
1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame

1920's Chinese Hand Embroidered Evening Bag with Jeweled Frame

Located in New Hope, PA

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...

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1920s Unknown Antique Purse Frames

An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.
An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.

An embroidered floral silk and ivorine framed small handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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...

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1920s British Antique Purse Frames

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s
Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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 ...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame
An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame

An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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...

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1860s French Antique Purse Frames

Antique Leather Skin Purse Wallet with Sivered Frame
Antique Leather Skin Purse Wallet with Sivered Frame

Antique Leather Skin Purse Wallet with Sivered Frame

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

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

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1920s British Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Leather

Victorian 92% Silver Chainmail Purse, 19th Century
Victorian 92% Silver Chainmail Purse, 19th Century

Victorian 92% Silver Chainmail Purse, 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

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

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Silver

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 Purse Frames

Materials

Metal

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

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...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Metal

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

Mandalian Mesh Metal Purse, Circa 1920s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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

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1920s American Antique Purse Frames

Antique French silver coin purse, Chatelaine purse, mesh
Antique French silver coin purse, Chatelaine purse, mesh

Antique French silver coin purse, Chatelaine purse, mesh

Located in NEWARK, GB

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Purse Frames

Sterling Silver Antique Chain Mail Mesh Evening Bag Purse
Sterling Silver Antique Chain Mail Mesh Evening Bag Purse

Sterling Silver Antique Chain Mail Mesh Evening Bag Purse

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

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

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Late 19th Century German Antique Purse Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame
1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame

1920s French Black Silk Bag With Floral Embroidery & Hand Beadwork Frame

Located in London, GB

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...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Purse Frames

Jewelled framed velvet handbag, 1920s
Jewelled framed velvet handbag, 1920s

Jewelled framed velvet handbag, 1920s

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W 8 in D 1.5 in L 8 in

Jewelled framed velvet handbag, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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...

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1920s Czech Antique Purse Frames

Italian Petit Point Evening Bag With Mother-Of-Pearl Frame circa 1930s
Italian Petit Point Evening Bag With Mother-Of-Pearl Frame circa 1930s

Italian Petit Point Evening Bag With Mother-Of-Pearl Frame circa 1930s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Purse Frames

1920s jewel frame 18th C fabric evening bag
1920s jewel frame 18th C fabric evening bag

1920s jewel frame 18th C fabric evening bag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame
1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame

1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame

Located in New Hope, PA

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...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Purse Frames

1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening  Bag w Fretwork Frame.
1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening  Bag w Fretwork Frame.

1920s Art Deco Rhinestone Mesh Evening Bag w Fretwork Frame.

Located in Gresham, OR

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...

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1920s American Antique Purse Frames

Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French
Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French

Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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 ...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s
A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s

A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s
A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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 ...

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1920s French Antique Purse Frames

An Art Deco exquisite jade and cornelian stone frame petitpoint handbag, 1920s.
An Art Deco exquisite jade and cornelian stone frame petitpoint handbag, 1920s.

An Art Deco exquisite jade and cornelian stone frame petitpoint handbag, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

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...

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1920s Chinese Antique Purse Frames

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

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 Purse Frames

Custom Framed Antique Herbarium Botanical Specimens, Set of 4
Custom Framed Antique Herbarium Botanical Specimens, Set of 4

Custom Framed Antique Herbarium Botanical Specimens, Set of 4

Located in Pearland, TX

Specimens include lady's slipper, marsh marigold, wild columbine, and shepherd's purse. Presented in gold beaded frames; custom matted.

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Late 19th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Purse Frames

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Paper

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Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

$245Sale Price|34% Off

H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in

Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960

Located in University City, MO

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...

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1960s American Antique Purse Frames

Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s

Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s

Located in University City, MO

Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a pair of winged cherubs and a youn...

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1950s Unknown Antique Purse Frames

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

$54,541

W 1.58 in L 5.71 in

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara

Located in London, GB

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...

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1890s European Victorian Antique Purse Frames

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON pink laser cut calf hair crystal silk wristlet clutch bag
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON pink laser cut calf hair crystal silk wristlet clutch bag

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON pink laser cut calf hair crystal silk wristlet clutch bag

By Matthew Williamson

Located in Hong Kong, NT

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON pink laser cut calf hair crystal silk wristlet clutch bag Reference: MELK/A00390 Brand: Matthew Williamson Material: Leather, Silk Color: Pink, Red Pattern: Paisle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Purse Frames

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap button closing and frame, and a detai...

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1950s Antique Purse Frames

Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM
Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

$5,800

H 7.88 in D 1.38 in L 11.42 in

Hermès Customised Heron Jige Elan PM

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

- 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 ...

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1990s French Antique Purse Frames

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags

Located in New York, NY

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...

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1950s Japanese Antique Purse Frames

1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch
1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch

1970s Hermes 'Mephisto" Brown Leather Bag/Clutch

By Hermès

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Very early 1970s Hermes bag. Butter soft chocolate brown leather with warm gold hardware. Total brown top stitching. Shoulder/cross body strap can be easily removed and the bag turns...

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1970s French Antique Purse Frames

Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7
Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7

Hermès Long Ghillies Gloves Leather Silk Size 7

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Gorgeous and Elegant Authentic Hermès Gloves The top beautifully adorned with a band decorated with holes and nicely cut on the edge in the ghillies style Made in France Made of s...

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Late 20th Century French Antique Purse Frames

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L

Located in Milano, Lombardia

LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...

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1990s Antique Purse Frames

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavy Embellished Floral Clutch Bag
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavy Embellished Floral Clutch Bag

BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Heavy Embellished Floral Clutch Bag

By Badgley Mischka

Located in Leonardo, NJ

Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily beaded with sequins, gem drops, etc. Ivory vanilla background with pink, green, yellow, grey, and other iridescent tonal colors Ornate silver hardware...

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Early 2000s Antique Purse Frames

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag

Located in Nashville, TN

his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...

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1950s Antique Purse Frames

Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE
Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE

Hermès Refillable Perfume Spray and Case in Rose Pourpre Crocodile RARE

By Hermès

Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique

Exceptional Authentic Hermès Perfume Spray and Case Perfect dimensions for handbag Case made of crocodile skin and metal Refillable spray made of glass Colorways: Shiny Rose Pour...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Antique Purse Frames

1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag

1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag

Located in London, GB

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...

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1930s British Antique Purse Frames

Pave Crystal Snakeskin Clutch, Finesse La Model
Pave Crystal Snakeskin Clutch, Finesse La Model

Pave Crystal Snakeskin Clutch, Finesse La Model

By Finesse La Model

Located in New York, NY

Pave Crystal Snakeskin Clutch by Finesse La Model made in the Judith Lieber style. A large frame is hand encrusted with clear and white crystal stones on gilt metal on a gathered ivo...

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1980s Italian Antique Purse Frames

HERMES black MATTE CROC BEARN Wallet Ghw
HERMES black MATTE CROC BEARN Wallet Ghw

HERMES black MATTE CROC BEARN Wallet Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

This 100% authentic Hermès Bearn Soufflet wallet in black matte alligator is a timeless statement of luxury and refinement. Featuring an elegant silhouette, it closes with a leather ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Purse Frames

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Antique Purse Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique purse frames for sale on 1stDibs. For antique purse frames, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Blue, Gray and more in stock now. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique purse frames such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Whiting & Davis are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Antique Purse Frames?

On average, antique purse frames on 1stDibs sell for $573, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $16,711 for the highest priced versions of these items.