Celluloid Purse

Featuring a whimsical and colourful design, this rare example of a celluloid frame bag was created in France in the 1920s. Unusual for a bag of this type and delicacy, it is in prist...

From the Suzanne Mounts Collection: Victorian purse comprised of hand-etched celluloid frame, fabric, and trimmed in monkey fur.

Wonderful condition! Pearl gray tones swirl in this marbled lovely vintage box purse giving it an almost metallic look. All feet present and metal clasps and hinges in great conditi...

In the 1920s when you went out to dance, you would carry one of these handbags, they held only the necessary things, coins for cab fare and rouge or lip colour....1920sfloral ivory c...

Wonderful fusion of old and new, this handbag combines a vintage polychrome celluloid frame with a more recent alligator body that suits the frame nicely. The figural clasp on the fr...

This 1920s Japanese Geisha celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to supple forest green lambskin leather crea...

This 1920s Buddha/Elephant celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to smooth woven suede creating a chic crosso...

Paco Rabanne - (Made in France) Transparent celluloid pastilles bag assembled with silvery metal rings. 1969 design. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimension...

1950s Whiting and Davis Summer Celluloid and Metal Mesh Hand Bag

A gorgeous large 1950s needlepoint handbag in beautiful autumn colors with falling leaf pattern. Faux tortoise shell frame and chain handle. Clean original lining with zippered poc...

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 ...

The tubular celluloid purse unscrews into 3 parts to reveal powder puff area, a mirror and open compartment.

MUSEUM QUALITY: Arts & Crafts Era 1920's celluloid dance purse. Hand painted golden yellow with black geometric detail; silver rhinestone embellishment.

Dynamic and highly striking design, this handbag is composed of a coloured celluloid 'sun ray' frame, with a small speckled dome decoration on it, and a push down closure/clasp, with...

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...

A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” ...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to...

Grace Ann Agostino creates unique handbags that expertly combine old and new for a stylish effect. This black suede triangular shaped bag has an appliqued abstract design with a shi...

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 ...

Introducing an exceptionally rare Miu Miu Runway bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection—a cult-favorite season that defined the brand’s early 2000s aesthetic. Seen on the runway, t...

Stunning glass seed beaded 1920's purse with a tortoise colored resin frame closure.

Art Deco Tango or Dance Purse in Celluloid, by “Dennison” above “Maker”, U.S.A., as marked to rear, The purse has a little Buddha as the clasp, and when opened, reveals the original ...

This particular bag has a wonderful celluloid frame, probably from the 1920s. The frame opens by pushing up the center latch.

Lovely woven lined fiber and leather clutch with a deco celluloid lip and closure. The mirror is dated to October of 1929 when it was given as a gift. Slight wear to the black detai...

1930s Crocodile and Celluloid Handbag Interesting patchwork crocodile and celluloid handbag circa 1930 with brass zip closure and rayon lining. Wonderful Art Deco accessory. L...

This is a golden colored bag with cream accents on the handle and interior and around the top and bottom. Rhinestones embellish the top within a criss cross pattern. There is a su...

A rare Art Deco Black Handbag in fine Black Calf Leather with chrome fittings and highlight of Celluloid Butterfly to front. The interior is centrally divided with a chrome snap clas...

A really beautiful example of a 1920s Art Deco celluloid evening bag, made from silk crochet with tassel, has silk lining with sequin trim. In excellent condition for such a delica...

The bag has a celluloid open link chain handle. The bag has one central compartment, lined with purple silk.

This pretty and evocative bag was created in the 1930s. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This elegant bag is crocheted in orange and blue thread. It features a celluloid f...

An exquisite antique metal mesh reticule evening purse dating to the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1900s–1910s). This rare archive piece features a distinctive pointed goth...

A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...

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...

Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals. Both purses are attached and fully lined with...

Art Deco Multicolor Crystal and Enamel Evening Bag, crystal, citrine, jet bezel set crystals with enamel rose decorated silverplated frame. Crystals graduate in tones from base upwar...

Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...

Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...

Amazing French Art Deco Silk Lame Chinoiserie Opera Coat. The extraordinary fabric woven with gold and silver metallic lame thread with cornflower blue floss on a cherry red ground. ...

This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...

This vintage GUCCI Mini bamboo briefcase handbag is crafted of nylon and smooth calfskin leather in black featuring silver toned hardware and bamboo handles. Top zipper closure opens...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...

Lambskin leather coat from Christian Dior by John Galliano, Fall-Winter 2005. The design draws inspiration from 18th-century military and frock coats, featuring a fitted bodice with ...

Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle bead embroidery on the front and back. The dress is constructed from layers of olive ...

This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...

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...

A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powe...

Convertible clutch in faux tortoise shell features a textured goldtone clasp and gold chain. The chain folds away to convert to a clutch. Fabric interior with side compartment. Made ...