Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse
Located in New York, NY
Lined in original chamois leather. 1915 France. Purse 4" x 4", Handle drop 6".
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Antique Purse Handles
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.
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1920s French Antique Purse Handles
Vintage Rattan Top Handle Tote Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless charm to your wardrobe with this beautifully handcrafted Vintage Rattan Tote Bag. Made from natural, sustainable rattan, this bag combines rustic elegance wit...
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Late 19th Century Antique Purse Handles
Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag
$7,009Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Dark Brown Exotic Leather Handle Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality exotic leather with gold hardware. We offer more exclusive items, view our frontstore It's in preloved vintage condition ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Purse Handles
Koret Rectangular Black Bag With Gold Clasp
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Measurements: 14.5" Long 7.5" Wide 2" Deep Great Vintage Condition - small dimples in the the leather *2 inside pockets 1 zipper pocket attached coin purse mir...
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1920s Antique Purse Handles
Koret Brown Suede With Gold Hardware Handbag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of the many ways to describe this gorgeous Koret Suede bag in brown, is lush elegance.The interlocked gold clasp is just the cherry on top. Established in 1929 by Richard Koret,...
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1920s Antique Purse Handles
Koret Black Leather Round Top With Gold Handbag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Business chic meets 1960s art deco, is the best way to describe this Koret leather round top handbag finished in black.The singular gold trim elevates everything about this already e...
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1920s Antique Purse Handles
French Deco Tapestry Fabric Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
Gold silk and wool brocade fabric and sewn onto a deco design brass clasp with chain handle. Silk Lined. Unknown maker. width 11", 20" chain.
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1920s French Antique Purse Handles
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: ...
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19th Century French Antique Purse Handles
Koret Black Rectangular Wicker Handbag With Gold Hardware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Koret wicker handbag is such a delight, and unique piece. Gold top handle is like jewelry. It would be a great addition to anyones collection. Established in 1929 by Richa...
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1920s Antique Purse Handles
Cesare Piccini Blue and Red Velvet Tiny Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Cesare Piccini - Blue and red velvet tiny bag with navy-blue leather and silvery metal. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 23 cm - Height: 14 cm -...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Purse Handles
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
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19th Century French Antique Purse Handles
Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch is a refined and glamorous accessory from the mid-20th century, often associated with the 1940s to 1960s. Lucite, a clear, durable acrylic resin, became...
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Late 19th Century Antique Purse Handles
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading creates a vignette with sailing shi...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
Antique 14k Gold and Black Enamel Purse Shaped Slide Charm for a Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With a jump ring to the purse's handle. Simply a wonderful piece of jewelry!
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Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Antique Purse Handles
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
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 Handles
1940s Vintage Exotic Bag
$559Sale Price|20% Off
1940s Vintage Exotic Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
vintage Lizard bag -collectors item- We offer more exclusive vintage items. view our frontstore Details: orange brown color Gold hardware Inside is made of soft suède leather with ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Purse Handles
David Paris 1920s Multicolored 'Gallenga' Silk Evening Bag with Handle
Located in Sharon, CT
4 1/2" x 4" with a woven silk handle. Abstract multicolored Art Deco stencil printed silk attributed to Gallenga.
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1920s French Antique Purse Handles
Antique Renaissance Revival 800 Silver Purse Frame Handle
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely stunning details on this antique renaissance revival 800 silver purse frame which is handmade most likely in Norway featuring dragons, snakes, bird sitting in an foliage ....
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Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Purse Handles
Materials
Silver
Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Both frames are engraved with floral and foliate patterns and are finished with complementary chain handles. With softly ruched fabric creating gentle volume and visual texture, thes...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Purse Handles
Materials
Brass
19th Century Silver and Cut Crystal Candy Dish
$6,163Sale Price|25% Off
19th Century Silver and Cut Crystal Candy Dish
Located in Paris, FR
The candy dish is decorated with antique motifs representing deities: on one side, Poseidon emerging from the wave trident by hand, on the other side Hermes god of thieves and commer...
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1830s European Empire Antique Purse Handles
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Bronze Pax or Pax Board, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Century XVI. Bronze purse with a handle on the back in the shape of an esse in the same material and a decoration in light relief on the front that shows, under an architectural co...
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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Purse Handles
Materials
Bronze
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Art Deco Black Velvet Evening purse minaudiere
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Black Velvet Evening Bag with Rose made of Velvet to front, below Manufacturers Insignia of a Silver Metal Crown above. The Chrome Frame along top, has a rear hand grip for ...
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1920s English Antique Purse Handles
Water Under The Bridge Vintage Tapestry Purse, 1920s
Located in New York, NY
This is a special tapestry purse because it has survived throughout the years in mint condition. It has a picture of water flowing underneath a bridge framed with a floral design and...
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1920s Antique Purse Handles
Antique Handbag Chinese Embroidery Gold Metallic Dragon Black Silk Bag Purse
Located in Portland, OR
A beautiful one of a kind purse!
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19th Century Chinese Antique Purse Handles
1920's Teal and Coral Mandalian MFG Painted Flat Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, TX
Incredibly intact and designed mesh bag from the Mandolin Mfg Company. This bag features a thick flat mesh with a pastel pink and blue floral designed painted onto it. The design t...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
Vintage 1930 French Art Deco Ostrich Skin Handbag
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant French Art Deco ostrich skin handbag with silver plated clasp circa 1930. Off white silk grosgrain silk lining with change purse . The colour is anthracite which is between ...
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Early 20th Century Antique Purse Handles
1920s Mandalian Mfg Company Pink and Gold Flat Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully intact antique mesh purse from the Mandalian Mfg Company! It features a decorative kiss lock, symmetrical gold and red design on the body of the bag. Delicately placed m...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Birkin 35 Black Vache Liegée leather with Gold Hardware This Hermes Birkin 35 is crafted from Black Vache Liegée leather and finished with gold hardware, giving it an instan...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Purse Handles
1920 Mandalian Mfg. Company Teal Yellow and Rust Mesh Fringed Bag
Located in Houston, TX
Take a look at this truly dazzling mesh bag by the Mandalian Mfg. Company! It features an intricately painted symmetrical abstract design, a silver kiss lock and fringe that hangs f...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
Hermès Paris bag Kelly 35
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Hermès Paris bag Kelly 35
By Hermès
Located in Milan, IT
Hermès Paris bag Kelly 35 bag returned in orange Togo calfskin, year 1998 in good condition. Hdw in silver metal, interior zipped pocket, complete with shoulder strap, bell, padlock ...
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1890s Italian Antique Purse Handles
1920s Mandalian Mfg. Company Black Painted Mesh Bag
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely antique mesh bag from the Mandalian Mfg features a decorative top clasp with floral motifs. The black, gold and mint design on the body of the bag resembles traditional ...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
1920s Whiting and Davis Metallic Green Mesh Bag
By Charles Whiting, Whiting & Davis
Located in Houston, TX
This quintessential accessory of the 1920s by Whiting and Davis still holds up today! Withstanding 100 years, it features a decorative exterior with multicolored flat mesh, a kiss ...
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1920s American Antique Purse Handles
1920's French Beaded Handbag with Fringe
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1920's French Beaded Handbag with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the late 1910's through the early 1920's and features seed beads sewn in a concentric pattern. Dark blue ground with polychromatic floral motif. Looped bea...
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1920s French Antique Purse Handles
Monogramed Alma PM Handbag
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Monogramed Alma PM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Monogramed Alma PM Handbag. Red lining interior. With original makers dust bag.
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19th Century French Antique Purse Handles
Monogramed Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Vintage Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Handbag. Monogram canvas with leather trim. One flat pocket in the interior. Includes original padlock (no keys).
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19th Century French Antique Purse Handles
Vintage Hermes "Rouge H" Ostrich Gold Tone "Kelly Sellier 28" Top Handle Bag
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H 8.5 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Hermes "Rouge H" Ostrich Gold Tone "Kelly Sellier 28" Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Chicago, IL
Color: Gold,Red,"Rouge H" Style: Kelly Sellier 28 Made In: France Fabric Content: Genuine Ostrich; Lining: Leather Item Specifics & Details: Comes with dust bag. "Rogue H" red genui...
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1880s French Antique Purse Handles
DRGM 1900s Art Nouveau Velvet and Brass Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
With its organic shaped handle, 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 German Antique Purse Handles
Woven Twirl Basket Round Purse Bag 1920's
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Woven Twirl Basket Round Purse Bag 1920's
Located in Berlin, DE
One of a kind beautiful multi colour hand woven paper rope / natural rope purse from circa 1920's. No lining. Measurements : 25 x 25 x 8 cm Handle length : 45 cm
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Early 20th Century German Antique Purse Handles
BURBERRY White Leather Mini Patch Flap Pocket Shoulder Bag Purse
By Burberry
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage BURBERRY purse comes in white textured leather with silver tone hardware, top zip closure, and double patch flap pockets with buckles. Spot on front. As-is. Very Good Pre-O...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Purse Handles
A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century
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Size: 22cm X 22 cm. Thickness 7 cm
A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
Dimensions: 22cm X 22 cm. Thickness 7 cm Handle 24 cm
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1810s French Antique Purse Handles
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
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Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.
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1920s French Antique Purse Handles
Purse Reticule in trimmings, petit point and taffeta - France around 1860
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Size: Oval base of 22 cm
Purse Reticule in trimmings, petit point and taffeta - France around 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France Elegant petit point reticule or purse dating from the Second French Empire. Tapestry with petit point and large floral pattern on light green background, embroider...
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1860s French Antique Purse Handles
Moschino Hear Horse-Bit Handle Bag
By Moschino
Located in Amman, JO
Moschino black brushed leather handle bag. Features gold heart shaped horse-bit at the front flap. White leather stitching on the edges. Magnetic closure. Gold logo lettering at the ...
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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Purse Handles
Louis Vuitton Blue Epi Segur PM Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Epi leather blue Segur PM handle bag, with silver hardware, one slide pocket on the inside, and one slide pocket on the back. In excellent condition barring some scuffi...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Purse Handles
Salvatore Ferragamo Black Iconic Gancini Top Handle Bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Amman, JO
Black leather handbag Material: Grained Leather Hardware: Gold Tone Measurements: Height: 23cm Width: 30cm Depth: 13cm Handle Drop: 13cm Condition: Overall condition: Excell...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Purse Handles
VINTAGE Beige Grey Snake Skin Top Handles Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
VINTAGE handbag comes in a beige & grey snake skin featuring top handles, silver tone hardware, and a zipper closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Measurements: Length: 10 in. ...
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19th Century Antique Purse Handles
Vintage GUCCI Cream & Brown Nylon Leather Bamboo Handle Handbag
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage GUCCI wallet comes in a cream nylon with brown bamboo top handles featuring a removable shoulder strap, leather trim, credit card slots, and a zipper closure. Made in Italy. ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Purse Handles
Victorian Ruby Diamond Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Purse Pendant
By A. J. Hedges & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant is designed as a highly rendered purse with cinched top and twisted rope handles.
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1880s Victorian Antique Purse Handles
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k ...
Christian Dior Black Grain Leather 'Box' Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior - Black grain leather box-shaped bag. Purse fastening and golden logo. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 15 cm - Length: 17 cm - Depth:...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Purse Handles
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Antique Purse Handles For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of antique purse handles. For antique purse handles, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Beige, Blue and more in stock now. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these 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. Antique purse handles designed by Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. 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 are Antique Purse Handles?
On average, antique purse handles on 1stDibs sell for $751, while they’re typically $94 on the low end and $50,011 for the highest priced versions of these items.
Finding the Right Top-handle-bags for You
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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