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Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Genuine Black Patent Leather Handbag W/ Faceted Black Bead Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetric Closure
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Coral Seed Beaded Handbag w Seed Bead Loop Fringed Bottom
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Ground
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret's Woven 2 Tone Hard Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Hard purse by Koret USA. Hand woven in Italy of gold and silver toned metal wires and lined in gold
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Brocade Clutch
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Retro Koret Brocade Clutch
Koret Brocade Clutch
H 6 in W 9 in Dm 1 in
Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with attached coin purse and a
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition
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1950s Koret Silver Lamé Braid Sequin and Rhinestone Barrel Clutch
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1950s Koret (unmarked) silver lamé, braid, sequin and rhinestone embellished barrel
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Black Ostrich, Red Leather Structured Ladies Handbag and Coin Purse
By Koret
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From the mid-late 1950s to early 1960s, a structured, black Ostrich handbag made by Koret, NYC
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Brass

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Stylish black patent leather adjustable handbag made by high end manufacturer, Koret. This bag has
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Koret Handbags Retro

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Brass

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1960s Hattie Carnegie Silver Sequined Open Back Mod Vintage 60s Mini Dress
By Hattie Carnegie
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960s HATTIE CARNEGIE silver fully sequined vintage open back mini dress! Features thousands of hand-sewn silver sequins throughout on a soft stretch knit. Simply slips over th...
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Chanel 1998 Red Vintage CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Red Vintage 90's CC Travel Vanity Train Case Shoulder Crossbody Bag circa 1998 red leather gold-tone hardware padlock detail front zip fastening single flat top handle detach...
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1990s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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1930s British Koret Handbags Retro

Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Chic 1960s Wood Patchwork Novelty Egyptian Triangular Purse Vintage 60s Hand Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1960 wooden patchwork novelty bag of various shades on one side, and an Egyptian figure on the other side. Plastic covered handle. The perfect size that fits all the essentials ...
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1960s Koret Handbags Retro

Luana Italian Vintage Leather Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.
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1950s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

1970's Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Ultra MOD Style 1970's faux tortoise handbag made from Lucite strips with a square handle, a silver tone frame and top clasp. Interior lined with leather and satin. Excellent vintag...
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1970s Unknown Koret Handbags Retro

1970's Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
1970's Faux Tortoise Lucite Clutch
H 7.5 in D 1 in L 8.7 in
1960s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware.
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1960s Koret Handbags Retro

Issac Mizrahi Taffeta Shirt dress
Located in New York, NY
Issac Mizrahi, black and white check, silk taffeta, man tailored, long shirt dress, having a small, pointed collar, pocket detail on the chest, a gathered waist, allowing for a volum...
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1990s American Koret Handbags Retro

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 Koret Handbags Retro

Coblentz Patent Clutch with Glass Orb Charms
By Coblentz
Located in New York, NY
Coblentz Patent Clutch with Glass Orb Charm decorations which can be folded inside to use as well as a plain black clutch with enamel frame. 1950's USA. Does not appear to be used. H...
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Lou Taylor Navy Convertible Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
Navy convertible clutch, the exterior enhanced front and back with a set-in white rectangular border echoing the shape of the bag. The bag features interesting gold tone hardware, i...
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1970s Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Teal Faux Alligator Box Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unique and rich color teal distinguishes this mid-century box bag, a form which was popular during that period. Rectangular, with two sturdy handles and V-detailing and tab on front...
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
By Rialto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, double rounded top handles, and gold clas...
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1960s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in jewel toned Bordeaux. Exquisite and rare color, this Hermes Birkin bag with 18K White Gold...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Koret Handbags Retro

1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat W/ Singed Ostrich Feathers
By Milgrim
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Milgrim Black Cashmere Felt French Style Hat with Singed Feathers. A dramatic Sally Milgrim design with the sculptural appeal of large curled and singed ostrich plumes and pure...
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1940s American Koret Handbags Retro

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Koret gold and silver metal 1950s basket bag
By Koret
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1950s gold and silver metal basket bag by Koret. With beautiful gold lining and change
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Vintage 1960s KORET ITALY Gold Woven Large Clutch Bag
By Koret
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1960s KORET ITALY Gold Woven Large Clutch Bag Measurements: Height: 9.84 inches (25 cm
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1960s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Vintage Rare Black Koret Genuine Full Quill Ostrich Handbag
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Koret genuine full quill ostrich black leather handbag has gold tone hardware and it
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Mid-20th Century Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 1960s Mod bag made in Italy
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 60s "Pucci" style bag made in Italy for Koret. Fabric with bubblegum pink leather.
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1960s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

1960's Martin Van Schaak Walnut Brown Java Lizard Box Purse
By Martin van Schaak
Located in Houston, TX
Judith Leber, Roberta di Camerino, Koret, and Josef of Hollywood. Van Schaak's pieces are rare and
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1960s Unknown Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Brown Alligator Handbag
By Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brown alligator handbag by Koret, has one handle, one main compartment with three interior
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1950s Koret Handbags Retro

Chic Koret Brown Leather Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A chic little brown genuine leather 60s handbag from Koret with original coin purse, and gold
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Structured 60s Alligator Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful, tailored, structured 60s Koret black alligator handbag with gold-tone hardware, red
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Adorable 60s Pink Wicker Woven Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
An adorable "lady" handbag from Koret made in the 60s: hand-woven in peony pink straw with a baby
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 50s Alligator Handbag with Red Leather Lining!
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black alligator handbag (center skin) with gorgeous red leather lining
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 60s Wicker Handbag with Leather and Stud Embellishment
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Koret 60s black wicker handbag from Italy with large brass metal feet and leather tab
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1960s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Black embossed calfskin crocodile adjustable handbag.
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
This Koret Black embossed calfskin crocodile handbag has adjustable straps, so your have the choice
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1960s Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Black Suede Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Sleek handbag in black suede by Koret, one of America's premiere handbag manufacturers.Rectangular
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Black Suede Handbag
Koret Black Suede Handbag
H 12 in W 11 in D 1 in
Koret Croc Wrist Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Another great find from Koret, which produced some of the best bags in mid-century America. This
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Mid-20th Century American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Straw Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret straw purse with long brass handles that is suited for the shoulder as well as the wrist.
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Straw Purse
Koret Straw Purse
H 5 in W 7 in D 2 in
Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Unusually shaped brown leather handbag by Koret, one of America's premiere handbag manufacturers
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
Koret 1950s Brown Leather Handbag
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 2 in
Koret Lucite & Pony Handbag with Attached Change Purse
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful Koret Lucite and Pony Handbag and a change purse attached onto the front of this bag
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Brown Suede Handbag With Chunky Gold Chain Handle, 1960's
By Koret
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic 1960's chocolate brown handbag with a unique chunky gold chain handle fabricated by Koret
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Fantastic Koret 50s Alligator Bag w/ Gold Claw Handle Detail
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
This is a GORGEOUS genuine alligator 1950s bag from Koret! Whith a slim silhouette and fantastic
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1950s Koret Handbags Retro

1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
By Koret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950's brown kid suede (doeskin) handbag. Attributed to Koret. Front flap and interior pocket
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1950s Koret Handbags Retro

1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
1950's Koret Brown Doeskin Bag
H 7 in W 2 in L 10 in
1960s Koret Crystal Encrusted 3-Dimensional Leather Lined Minaudière
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Koret black and white crystal encrusted 3-dimensional coral patterned evening
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Hand-Beaded Satin Lined Mesh Evening Clutch Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous 1960s Koret hand beaded evening clutch with blue plastic beads and faux pearls. Peach
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 50s Black Satin Clutch w/ Rhinestones and "Secret" Stash
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 50s Koret black satin clutch with rhinestone inset kiss-clasp and prong-set rhinestone
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Green Leather Box Bag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret made some of the best handbags in America, known for their interesting designs and quality
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Green Leather Box Bag
Koret Green Leather Box Bag
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 3 in
Koret Dove Gray Genuine Alligator Vintage Box Purse
By Koret
Located in Carmel, CA
Koret box purse features a top gold-tone handle and a secure clasp closure. There are also four
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Miniature Koret 50s Brocade Evening Bag w/ Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 50s Koret of California handbag made of black brocade with heavy "Florentine" style gold
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1950s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 60s Kelly Green Wicker Basket Purse with Leather and Gold
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Easter basket handbag, this Koret stunningly mod spring kelly green egg shaped wicker
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Silk Satin Evening Bag with Gathering & Black Rhinestones
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous Koret 60s black silk satin evening bag with gathered top, snap closure, gathered design
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Pink Leather Clutch with Colorful Interior Coin and Glass Case
By Koret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960s pink leather clutch with gold kiss lock. Colorful interior with bright blue lining, a slit pocket with yellow lining and two interior small kiss lock purses one for coins the o...
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Kid Suede Hand Bag with Gold Braid Handle
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Kid Suede Hand Bag with Gold Braid Handle
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret 50s "Indian Empire" Inspired Lamé Brocade Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic "Indian Empire" inspired lamé brocade with pictorial representation of Raj, elephants, and other animals. Unusual gold-tone frame and clasp detail. Beige satin lining i...
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Baby Blue Faux Ostrich 60s Bag w/ Fab Lining
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
Fabulous mint condition Koret baby blue leather embossed in an ostrich texture with gold hardware
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Asian Brocade Clutch Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1950s Koret Asian silk fabric brocade clutch evening bag with faux gold and pearl clasp
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Genuine Persimmon Ostrich Shoulder Bag w/ Jeweled Faux Bamboo
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1960s Koret shoulder bag: Persimmon color genuine ostrich skin, shoulder length (not
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.5" high, 11' wide, 3.5" base depth, 4" side depth, 4.5" handle height

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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1970s Italian Kelly Green Wicker Diminutive Basket Shaped Handbag
By Koret
Located in University City, MO
1970s Italian kelly green wicker diminutive size basket-shaped handbag designed by Koret The
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1970s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful Koret box bag from the 60s with real patent leather and snakeskin and gold toned hardware.
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
Koret Snakeskin Box Bag 1960s
H 5 in W 8 in D 5 in
1950's "Original" Safety Pin Handle Suede Bag by Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
Found in all Vintage Handbag Collectors Handbooks...this artistically whimsical handbag features an
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20th Century American Koret Handbags Retro

1950's Exceptional Calf Fur and Gilt Bamboo Handle Bag by Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
Truly AMAZING Calf Fur Handbag by Koret is lined in a shiny black leather interior with an attached
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20th Century American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Navy Suede Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret handbags from the 1950s and '60s are sought after as one of America's best manufactured
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Navy Suede Handbag
Koret Navy Suede Handbag
H 8.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Koret Rare Vintage Handbag Chunky Black Chain Link Strap Unique Print
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
I have sold hundreds of Koret handbags over the years, and I've never seen one quite like this one
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret metallic gold & coco brown evening handbag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret handbag of metallic gold and dark coco brown stripe evening handbag has rhinestones encrusted
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1970s Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Vintage Handbag White Straw Built in Coin Purse 1960's Summer Bag
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This vintage Koret handbag is in a white wicker or straw and it has pretty turquoise blue lining
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Vintage Black Leather, Crochet, Black Beaded Bag
By Koret
Located in North Miami, FL
This mint condition supple black leather Koret handbag has a red lining interior. it could be a
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

New 1950s Koret Vintage Black Embroidered Handbag Purse Bag w/ Pouch + Mirror
By Koret
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful brand new 50s KORET handbag/purse! Chic style, that has never been used. Hand-sewn black
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1950s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Koret pleated silk handbag
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Koret pleated silk handbag has a gold hardware frame. The bag opens on top and a single strap
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1950s Italian Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the
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1950s Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
Koret Scissors and Thimble Handbag
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
Koret Black Patent Handbag
By Koret
Located in Alford, MA
Koret produced some of America's best handbags in mid-century America, both in terms of design and
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Mid-20th Century American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Black Patent Handbag
Koret Black Patent Handbag
H 6 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
1950s Koret Gilt Leather and Sheer Sequin Evening Envelope Handbag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A marvelous 1950s Koret evening bag that is absolutely modern in design--and big enough for a cell
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Vintage Genuine Alligator Handbag Coin Purse Mirror 1950s
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
You'll love this beautiful 1950's genuine alligator Koret vintage handbag with original coin purse
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Genuine Koret Black Alligator Bag Featuring Vivid Red Leather interior
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Silk Print Hand Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Koret Silk Print Hand Bag with Yellow Leather interior and Padded Leather Corded Handle.
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Dark Brown Suede Handbag with Convertible Handle / Unique Closure, 1960s
By Koret
Located in Atlanta, GA
Koret started producing fine handbags in 1929 and ushered in every decade with stylish designs
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Vintage Hand-Embroidered Tapestry Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Koret purse with a French-inspired hand embroidered tapestry design. Details: Fully
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1960s Koret Vintage Bag Woven Gold & Silver Basket Handbag W Gold Hardware
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This fabulous vintage Koret mid century woven silver and gold metallic handbag can be worn during
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Faux Alligator Glove Box Clutch
By Koret
Located in New York, NY
Leather clutch by Koret designed to resemble a Victorian glove box. The leather is embossed to look
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1950s American Koret Handbags Retro

1950s Koret Chocolate Brown Suede Leather Avant Garde Handbag Gold Chain Purse
By Koret
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing and rare 50s vintage KORET bag! Avant Garde asymmetrical shape that easily sits on the
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Koret Vintage Wicker Basket Purse
By Koret
Located in Sparks, NV
/ Green/ Orange/ Gold Metallic Materials: Wicker/ Vinyl/ Gold Toned Hardware Label: Koret
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1960s American Koret Handbags Retro

Koret Vintage Handbag in Gold & Silver Woven Metal Top Handle Day or Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Portland, OR
This is a rare vintage handbag from Koret in a woven gold and silver metal with double handles on
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Koret Handbags Retro For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary koret handbags retro for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. Finding the perfect koret handbags retro may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site.

How Much is a Koret Handbags Retro?

The price for a koret handbags retro starts at $273 and tops out at $4,895, and on average, selling for $522.

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