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Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag

Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag

By Walborg

Located in New York, NY

". Handle plus 3". Imported from Hong Kong for Walborg USA.

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag
Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag

Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag

Located in New York, NY

Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

interior. Gold tone tubogas chain handle. Excellent vintage condition - looks unused. Made in Hong Kong

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1950s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag
Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag

Vintage Beaded Multi Colour Evening Bag

Located in London, GB

A fun vintage beaded evening , in multicolours with a scallop edge. The bag has a top zip opening

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1980s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag
Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag

Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag

By Walborg

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hard bag by Walborg of martele burnt orange lucite hand "clad" with copper Art and Crafts

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles
Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Vintage 1960's Ivory Woven Basket Bag Pearlescent Lucite Handles

Located in Nashville, TN

locked side pocket. . Label: Marcus Brothers, made in Hong Kong Measurements of the bag Height of

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1960s Top Handle Bags

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20th Century  Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
20th Century  Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong

20th Century Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong

50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong

1950'S Gold Art Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong

By Stephen Chu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu. Exquisitely hand crafted and

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage "Basket of Daisies" Novelty Bag
Vintage "Basket of Daisies" Novelty Bag

Vintage "Basket of Daisies" Novelty Bag

Located in London, GB

x 13.5cm wide, the total height of the bag including the handle is 29cm. Marked: Made in Hong

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1950s Hong Kong Novelty Bags

Vintage 1960s Hand Made Beaded Hand Bag
Vintage 1960s Hand Made Beaded Hand Bag

Vintage 1960s Hand Made Beaded Hand Bag

Located in New York, NY

signed “Hand Made Hong Kong” and is in excellent condition.

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Unlabelled Paco Rabanne for Walberg gold and silver discs bag, circa 1960
Unlabelled Paco Rabanne for Walberg gold and silver discs bag, circa 1960

Unlabelled Paco Rabanne for Walberg gold and silver discs bag, circa 1960

By Paco Rabanne, Walborg

Located in London, GB

The aesthetic of this bag not only mirrors the linear forms so often associated with technology

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent Jeweled Gilt Metal Bird Evening Bag
Opulent Jeweled Gilt Metal Bird Evening Bag

Opulent Jeweled Gilt Metal Bird Evening Bag

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H 3.25 in W 3.25 in L 5.75 in

Opulent Jeweled Gilt Metal Bird Evening Bag

Located in University City, MO

is lined in gold metallic & labeled: Made in Hong Kong The ornate evening bag makes a lavish

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1980s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.
Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.

Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.

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H 8 in W 12 in D 4 in

Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.

Located in New York, NY

Fun beach theme bag by Atlas of Hollywood Fla.circa 1960. Coated white wicker with pearlized

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1960s Hong Kong Handbags and Purses

Vintage Whicker Bag with Embroidery on Front.
Vintage Whicker Bag with Embroidery on Front.

Vintage Whicker Bag with Embroidery on Front.

Located in London, GB

A chic wicker bag with floral embroidery panel on the front. The bag has a handle and clasp at the

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag
1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag

1950s Stylecraft Miami Lucite Top Handle Box Bag

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Carry around a piece of the 50's with you with this amazing box bag! Made by Stylecraft Miami, an

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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1980's Geoffrey Beene 'Beene Bag' Green & Black Silk Jacquard Top
1980's Geoffrey Beene 'Beene Bag' Green & Black Silk Jacquard Top

1980's Geoffrey Beene 'Beene Bag' Green & Black Silk Jacquard Top

By Geoffrey Beene, Beene Bag

Located in Atlanta, GA

lush details is at work in this relatively simple blouse for his youthful line, Beene Bag. The

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1980s Hong Kong Blouses

Lesco Lana Rigid Wicker Bag
Lesco Lana Rigid Wicker Bag

Lesco Lana Rigid Wicker Bag

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H 4.34 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in

Lesco Lana Rigid Wicker Bag

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lesco Lana (Made in Hong Kong) Rigid bag made of laminated wicker in a bronze color. Additional

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag
1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

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H 10 in D 3.5 in L 13 in

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

impact on the nostalgic chic charm of the bag. Made in Hong Kong. 13" x 10" x 3.5".

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Vintage Whicker Bag by Dorette
Vintage Whicker Bag by Dorette

Vintage Whicker Bag by Dorette

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H 7 in W 13 in D 4 in

Vintage Whicker Bag by Dorette

Located in London, GB

A stunning shiny whicker bag by Dorette. The bag is in excellent condition, and large enough for

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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s
Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s

Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s

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H 4 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in L 6.25 in

Saks Fifth Avenue Tortoise Shell Lucite Evening Bag c 1970s

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

labeled Saks Fifth Avenue Made in Hong Kong Measurements The length measured at the center = 6" 1/4

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1970s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Braided Tan and Brown Wicker Top Handle Bag
1960s Braided Tan and Brown Wicker Top Handle Bag

1960s Braided Tan and Brown Wicker Top Handle Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

. Hand made in Hong Kong. Perfect addition to your spring wardrobe.

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1970s Mod Elegance Paris Fashion Magazine Clutch Bag
1970s Mod Elegance Paris Fashion Magazine Clutch Bag

1970s Mod Elegance Paris Fashion Magazine Clutch Bag

Located in University City, MO

1970s Mod Elegance Paris fashion magazine clutch bag The chic retro clutch bag is laminated with

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1970s Hong Kong Novelty Bags

Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong
Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong

Vintage Faux Pearl & Glass Bead Hand Bag-Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th Century faux pearl & silver glass hand beaded Hong Kong evening bag. This rare floral motif

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong
50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong

50'S Glass Glass Bead & Crewel Embroidered Hand Bag-Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Hand Beaded & Crewel Embroidered Hong Kong Evening Bag. This pristine and unique piece is

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong

20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong. This rate and

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Pink Crystal Encrusted Hand Bag
1950s Pink Crystal Encrusted Hand Bag

1950s Pink Crystal Encrusted Hand Bag

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage pink crystal encrusted hand bag. Authentic item fully satin lined with single open

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1950s Hong Kong Handbags and Purses

Mid Century Exceptional Lucite and wicker geometric handbag bag purse
Mid Century Exceptional Lucite and wicker geometric handbag bag purse

Mid Century Exceptional Lucite and wicker geometric handbag bag purse

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

surround edges. Original Label to interior side, “Hand Made”, over “In the Crown Colony”, over “Hong Kong

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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Walborg Gold Metal Shoulder Bag in the Paco Rabanne style
Walborg Gold Metal Shoulder Bag in the Paco Rabanne style

Walborg Gold Metal Shoulder Bag in the Paco Rabanne style

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H 7.25 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in L 15.5 in

Walborg Gold Metal Shoulder Bag in the Paco Rabanne style

By Walborg

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a great looking bag designed for Walborg perhaps designed by Paco Rabanne. It's fun and is

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1960s Hong Kong Shoulder Bags

Rare & Brand New Louis Vuitton Fall in Love Heart Crossbody Monogram Coeur bag
Rare & Brand New Louis Vuitton Fall in Love Heart Crossbody Monogram Coeur bag

Rare & Brand New Louis Vuitton Fall in Love Heart Crossbody Monogram Coeur bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

Hong Kong, extremely rare limited edition bag Highly collectible Coeur COEUR heart monogram crossbody

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

60'S Wicker and Lucite Bead Hong Kong Handbag
60'S Wicker and Lucite Bead Hong Kong Handbag

60'S Wicker and Lucite Bead Hong Kong Handbag

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1960'S Wicker and Lucite tortoise dyed lattice handbag. This made in Hong Kong hand bag features

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

Vintage "Richere" Beaded and Sequined Hand Bag by, Walborg-Hong Kong
Vintage "Richere" Beaded and Sequined Hand Bag by, Walborg-Hong Kong

Vintage "Richere" Beaded and Sequined Hand Bag by, Walborg-Hong Kong

By Walborg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

manufacturer’s identification tag. The tag reads, Richere Bag By Walborg made in Hong Kong.

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950'S Gold Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong
1950'S Gold Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong

1950'S Gold Glass Bead Evening Bag By, Steven Chu - Hong Kong

By Stephen Chu

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1950'S Gold & Gold Glass Bead "Hong Kong" Evening Bag By Stephen Chu Beaded Sweater

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20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong
Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong

Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong

By Walborg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Gold Sequin & Hanging Bead Evening Bag By Walborg-Hong Kong. This coveted and rare

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong
20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong

20th Century Gold & Green Crystal Bead Evening Bag By, Richere Hong Kong

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-20th Century Gold Plate, Crystal Bead & Sequin Evening Bag By, Richere-Hong Kong. This rate and

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Delill Gold Disks Shoulder Bag
Delill Gold Disks Shoulder Bag

Delill Gold Disks Shoulder Bag

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H 6.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Delill Gold Disks Shoulder Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

This shoulder bag by Delill is constructed from pale gold aluminum disks, after the style of Paco

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1960s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mid Century white wicker and lucite butterfly handbag bag
Mid Century white wicker and lucite butterfly handbag bag

Mid Century white wicker and lucite butterfly handbag bag

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H 11.23 in W 10.63 in D 5.12 in L 12.21 in

Mid Century white wicker and lucite butterfly handbag bag

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Crown Colony of Hong Kong”; usually made for Florida, Commercial, USA distribution, but this Bag has

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1950s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

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Hong Kong Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary hong kong bag you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Green, Beige and more in stock now. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Stephen Chu and Walborg each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Hong Kong Bag?

Prices for a hong kong bag can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $119 and can go as high as $275, while, on average they fetch $167.

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