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1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag, a stunning mini vintage evening bag that
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell
Embellished with a sinuous crystal lizard
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1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Judith Leiber Exquisite Crystal Encrusted Figural Woman Minaudière circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
jeweled turban headpiece with an elaborate design that emulates a turtle shell Comprised of a myriad of
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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
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Pair of Gloves of Embroidered White leather - Circa 1950/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950-1960
France
Beautiful pair of ceremonial gloves in white chamois leather with unreadable French stamp inside and dating from the 1950s. Elegant embroidery of black cotton...
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1950s French Gloves
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Size: Length 31 cm Palm width 8 cm
YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL brand new silver leather heart shaped evening bag. Hard silver frame and snake chain strap. Shoulder drop 21". Does not fit a cell phone.
Comes with generic dust cover.
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières
A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950
France
PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE.
Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Tote Bags
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Size: 26 cm x 20 cm
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce Gabbana Yellow Gold silk dress 1998 Hand-painted with flowers and birds and flowers on the side. Condition is very good Pictured on mannequin size 4-6 US.No size label.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Evening Dresses and Gowns
S/S 2003 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Cherry Blossom Embroidered Pink Mini Dress
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a jaw-dropping blush-colored Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this ultra-mini dress debuted on the season's runway as look 4...
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Early 2000s Italian Mini Dresses
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
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2010s American Cocktail Rings
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Pink Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1991 Givenchy Haute Couture Green Pink Satin Strapless Jumpsuit & Jacket
By Givenchy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Givenchy, the name itself evokes glamour, refined elegance, simplicity and style. Givenchy's trademark of sculpted lines and luxurious fabrics make his work easily recognizable. This...
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1990s French Jumpsuits
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Avant Garde Black Draped Corset Top
By RED LABEL by VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Located in Portland, OR
We love Vivienne Westwood pieces and this is an amazing top. This red label black top has a metal zipper down the center front and mesh panels on each side of the corset with an elas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sleeveless Shirts
1965 Balenciaga Haute Couture Museum-Held Metallic Pink Gold Beaded Silk Dress
By Balenciaga
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning and incredibly rare Balenciaga metallic-gold brocaded pink silk evening dress from his 1965 Spring-Summer collection. Cristobal Balenciaga began his life's work in fashion...
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1960s French Aesthetic Evening Dresses
Ralph Lauren black silk beaded evening dress with open back, fw 2002
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in London, GB
▪ Ralph Lauren Collection black evening dress
▪ Beaded in a floral pattern allover
▪ High neck
▪ Beaded net cap sleeves with beaded tassel trim
▪ Trained skirt
▪ FR 38 - UK 10 - ...
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Early 2000s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
1960s Gold & Silver Sequin Rhinestone Dress possibly Pierre Cardin
By I Magnin and Co
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The designer of this dress is unknown, but that makes it no less spectacular. Possibly created by renowned Italian-French designer Pierre A. Cardin, this 1960’s dress is an incredibl...
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1960s Unknown Evening Dresses and Gowns
Judith Leiber Black Silk Swarovski Crystal Top Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Silk Swarovski Crystal Top Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black silk exterior trimmed with top gold hardware and clear swarovski crystals. Lift latch ...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Judith Lieber Birdcage Crystal Minaudiere Rare Collectors Edition Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami, FL
Utterly exquisite rare Judith Leiber Birdcage Minaudiere featured in multicolored handset fine crystals.
Beautifully designed as an elaborate bird cage and beautifully adorned on all...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches
1930s Black Art Deco Handbag with Decorative Pleating
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Art Deco hand back with intricate decorative knife pleating in a zig-zag pattern on both sides of the bag. The handle has matching pleats and the inside frame/closure is ...
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1930s Top Handle Bags
A Satin Embroidered Ball Gown by Harvey Berin Designed by Karen Stark Circa 1955
By Karen Stark, Harvey Berin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1955 - 1960
United States of America
Beautiful American ball gown in powder pink satin embroidered with sequins and rhinestones, by Harvey Berin, designed by Karen Stark dati...
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1950s American Aesthetic Evening Dresses
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Size: Equivalent French size 36/38
Victorian Black Beaded Vest Top
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1880s Victorian Black Beaded Mantel Vest top with bead tassel.
Fit size 0/2/4/ XS/ Small
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1880s Unknown Vests
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Brand New LV Capucines Compact Wallet in lilac Taurillon leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
shimmering shell effect. This feminine piece features plenty of storage in a compact, well-organized format
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets
RED Valentino Peach Leather Bow Shell Clutch
By REDValentino
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
elegant shell shape is adorned with a prominent bow, adding a touch of femininity. The compact design
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2010s Italian Clutches
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Carved Wood Enamel Conch Shell Artisan Handbag c 1990s
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills hand carved wood enamel conch shell artisan handbag c 1990s
The unique
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Late 20th Century Philippine Novelty Bags
1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories
By Evans Case Company
Located in Gresham, OR
several compartments which hold:
Brass Lipstick Holder, Cigarette Case, Powder Compact and Cloth Coin
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Estee Lauder Shell Mirrored Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Estee Lauder has been producing limited edition compacts since the 1950's. This beautiful shell
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Late 20th Century American Cosmetic Bags
Estee Lauder Golden Shell Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collectible powder compact from Estee Lauder in the form of a shell with crystal rhinestone
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Late 20th Century American Wallets and Small Accessories
1940’s Elgin American Wedding Themed Powder Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
’ and all your bases will be covered with this 1940’s Elgin American mirrored powder compact. The clam
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Shell Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
RARE Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal shell minaudiere in excellent condition. Multi color
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills Wood & Enamel Artisan Sea Shell Shoulder Bag c 1980s
By Timmy Woods
Located in University City, MO
Timmy Woods Beverly Hills handmade carved wood sea shell shoulder bag c 1980s
The unique hand
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Bottega Veneta Yellow Crocodile Stretch Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Milan, IT
event. Crafted from genuine yellow crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features crocodile
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2010s Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering pink crystals with a curved silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features gold-tone framing and
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
crystals with a curved silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain strap, gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Bags and Minaudières
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine pink crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering silver crystals with a curved silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering crystals with a curved silhouette , this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Long
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering black crystals with a curved silhouette, this elongated hard-shell minaudiere features a long
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
multicolor crystals with floral motif, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain strap and
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
and silver crystals with a unique silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long chain strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Vintage Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
any formal event. Crafted from genuine black crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
crystals with a unique puzzle silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine pink crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Snakeskin Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine brown snakeskin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Printed Silk Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
-toned illustration of a bird, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features leather frame trims and bronze-tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Ayers Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
any formal event. Crafted from yellow genuine python, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features python
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Topstitched Leather Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
accessory for any formal event. Crafted from brown leather, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features front
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Clutch Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
compact interior lined with soft gold leather matching the hardware. This hard-shell case is the perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Floral Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
from multicolor crystals with floral motif, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine purple crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile with Intrecciato Detail Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
detailing, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features crocodile frame trims and gunmetal-tone hardware accents
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine brown crocodile skin, this sleek hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano Cropped trench jacket - unworn
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Never worn, CHRISTIAN DIOR by John Galliano cropped, cotton trench jacket.
Beige, compact woven
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jackets
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Long
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering silver crystals with a curved silhouette, this elongated hard-shell minaudiere features a long
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal and Pearl Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
from shimmering silver and gold crystals with pearls, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Python Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
signature woven intrecciato method detailing, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features python frame trims and
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Minaudiere Crystal Small
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
crystals with a unique puzzle silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features a long gold-tone chain strap
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
1940s Tiffany & Co Handbag with Five Tortoise Shell Finish Accessories
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handbag is made of a fine leather with tortoise shell trim, exceptional details and
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1940s Top Handle Bags
Judith Leiber Snail Evening Clutch Seashell
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
perfect for special occasions. Meticulously crafted with a real conch sea shell in pearlescent shade, this
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Judith Leiber Small Crystal Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in NY, NY
shimmering yellow-silver crystals with a curved silhouette, this hard-shell minaudiere features gold-tone
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Bottega Veneta Box Knot Clutch Crocodile Small
By Bottega Veneta
Located in NY, NY
for any formal event. Crafted from genuine blue crocodile skin, this sleek, hard-shell clutch features
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
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