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Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

$235Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere

$875

H 5.75 in W 3 in D 1 in L 5.5 in

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere

By Evans Case Company

Located in New York, NY

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

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Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern
Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

Circa 1930 Gold Tone Minaudière Evening Bag Star Burst Pattern

By Evans Case Company

Located in Antwerp, BE

, lipstick, watch, reading glasses, or keys.The minaudière first appeared during the 1930s. Evans operated

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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories
1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories

1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories

By Evans Case Company

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Evans Black Leather Evening Bag with Brass Accessories. Black Leather interior, featuring

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Diamante Crystal Evening Bag - Compact Case Designed by Evans c 1960
Diamante Crystal Evening Bag - Compact Case Designed by Evans c 1960

Diamante Crystal Evening Bag - Compact Case Designed by Evans c 1960

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

1960s Diamante glass crystal evening bag - compact case designed by Evans The exquisite evening

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent Crystal Gilt Metal Evening Bag Case c 1960
Opulent Crystal Gilt Metal Evening Bag Case c 1960

Opulent Crystal Gilt Metal Evening Bag Case c 1960

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

Opulent crystal gilt metal evening bag case designed by Evans c 1960 The elegant gilt metal case

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950's Evans Gold Tone Hard Case Minaudiere
1950's Evans Gold Tone Hard Case Minaudiere

1950's Evans Gold Tone Hard Case Minaudiere

By Evans Case Company

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Before mobile phones, the favorite evening bag of the 1950's socialite was a hard case Evans Case

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1950s American Clutches

1950s Evans Gold Metal Small Square Evening Minaudière
1950s Evans Gold Metal Small Square Evening Minaudière

1950s Evans Gold Metal Small Square Evening Minaudière

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Unused and in original condition Evans evening minaudière from the 1950s. Square shaped ribbed gold

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans 1940s Abalone Shell Vintage Minaudière
Evans 1940s Abalone Shell Vintage Minaudière

Evans 1940s Abalone Shell Vintage Minaudière

By Evans Case Company

Located in London, GB

A chic 1940s minaudière in excellent condition by Evans. This one is covered in small, iridescent

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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Dazzling 1950's Evans Starburst Compact Wristlet Handbag
Dazzling 1950's Evans Starburst Compact Wristlet Handbag

Dazzling 1950's Evans Starburst Compact Wristlet Handbag

By Evans Case Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

What a dazzler! This Evans gold tone wristlet handbag with a rhinestone starburst pattern has two

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s
Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s

Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s

By Evans Case Company

Located in Atlanta, GA

What a beauty! This Evans silver tone wristlet handbag with a rhinestone embellished mother-of

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans Crystal Encrusted Evening Bag Cigarette Case Compact c 1960
Evans Crystal Encrusted Evening Bag Cigarette Case Compact c 1960

Evans Crystal Encrusted Evening Bag Cigarette Case Compact c 1960

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

EVANS Crystal encrusted evening bag cigarette case compact c 1960 The opulent evening bag

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent Jeweled Brass Metal Filigree Evening Bag - Compact Case by Evans c 1950s
Opulent Jeweled Brass Metal Filigree Evening Bag - Compact Case by Evans c 1950s

Opulent Jeweled Brass Metal Filigree Evening Bag - Compact Case by Evans c 1950s

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

Opulent jeweled brass metal filigree evening bag - compact case designed by Evans c 1950s The

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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch
Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch

Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

Evans The mother of pearl case makes a very extravagant accessory. The case can be carried as a

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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Stunning Evening Minaudiere Bag by Evans
Stunning Evening Minaudiere Bag by Evans

Stunning Evening Minaudiere Bag by Evans

By Evans Case Company

Located in New York, NY

Stunning Evening Minaudiere of Etched Gilt Metal and Studded Rhinestones with a Gold Tone Chain. A

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940s Gold Guilloche Double Minaudière Case by Evans
1940s Gold Guilloche Double Minaudière Case by Evans

1940s Gold Guilloche Double Minaudière Case by Evans

By D. Evans & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful and in amazing preserved condition a D. Evans & Co. guilloche pillow patterned two

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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in London, GB

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Finding the Right Evening-bags-minaudieres for You

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.