Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Beggar's Purse, 1930s
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design that kept handbags dainty despite having decent capacity, beggar's bags had
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Beggars Purse
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Art Deco Pavé Czech Glass Peacock Beggar's Purse, 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Besides greyhounds, peacocks were one of the Art Deco movement’s favorite totems due to their arabesque lines and brilliant colors. This century-old reticule does them justice with i...
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Judith Leiber Gold and Clear Swarovski Crystal Beggars Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Judith Leiber swarovski crystal beggars bag minaudiere in excellent condition. Gold
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage 1940s accordion gate top metallic beggar's bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1940s golden fabric bag with accordion gate top. Excellent, unworn condition. Chain handle.
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1940s Handbags and Purses
1940s Brown Alligator Beggar Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Alligator Beggar Bag L 10 H 8 D 6
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Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small is a head-turning, elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Judith Leiber Beggars Pouch Minaudiere Crystal Small is a head-turning, elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Art Deco Silver Metgal Mesh Drawsting Writslet Beggars Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare 1930'S Whiting & Davis style silver metal mesh drawstring beggars purse.Features super
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Nouveau Gate Top Metallic Thread Beggars Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare black and copper metallic thread fabric gate top accordion beggars purse. This unique gold
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Whitign & Davis Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Beggars Purse
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Silver Metal Mesh gate top wristlet beggars purse. Features a metal mesh body with
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20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Mid-20th Century Whiting & Davis Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Purse-Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th Century Whiting & Davis Gold Plated Metal Mesh "Beggars" Purse-Evening Bag. This gold
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
30'S Gold Metal Mesh "Beggars" Evening Bag By, Whiting & Davis
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1930'S Art Deco Gold Plate Metal Mesh "Mini" Gate Top "Beggars" Purse By, Whiting & Davis. The gold
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
20'S Whiting & Davis Art Deco Silver Metal Mesh Wristlet Evening Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1920'S Whiting & Davis Silver Plate Metal Mesh Gate Top Wristlet "Beggars Purse" Evening Bag
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag H 7
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1920s Unknown Tote Bags
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag H 8"
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Early 20th Century Tote Bags
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Floral Beggars Pouch Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Judith Leiber Swarovski crystal floral beggar bag minaudiere with push button closure that opens to
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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Art Deco Gunmetal Silver Bead Gate Top Beggars Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Whiting & Davis Style 1920s silver stud metal mesh accordion style gate top wristlet hand bag. Fully lined. Features a fully lined interior, gate top motif is floral. Chain ...
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
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Beggars Purse For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary beggars purse for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Black, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect beggars purse among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Judith Leiber and Whiting & Davis are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Beggars Purse?
Prices for a beggars purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $129 and can go as high as $3,600, while, on average they fetch $275.
Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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