Leather Tooled Handbag-Vintage distressed leather bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Leather Tooled Handbag-Vintage distressed leather bag Now this is COOL. This is very cool adjustable strap. Large in scale. Has 3 interior pockets studded around both sides. Someone...
Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctors Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Vintage Boho Tooled Leather Doctor’s Bag is a unique and stylish accessory that combines vintage craftsmanship with the distinctive aesthetic of boho (bohemian) style. Known for it...
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior .
Leather
Fendi Brown & Cream Tooled Leather Top Handle Flap Bag circa 1990s
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Fendi Brown & Cream Tooled Leather Top Handle Flap Bag from the circa 1990s exemplifies timeless luxury and expert craftsmanship. Crafted from high-quality leather, it featu...
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1970s Mexican Tooled Leather Handbag
Located in Long Island City, NY
Embossed leather with brass hardware.
Jacomo Tooled Leather Bag
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
This roomy bag is a tooled leather clutch with feather designs from Jacomo, Paris. It has a vintage bakelite clasp. The bag is lined with brown leather and has two slip pockets, a li...
Italian Tooled Leather Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
The golden romance of Venetian style tooled leather is truly a fashion staple with a timeless beauty. This 1950's Italian handbag has a classic top handle silhouette in a rich and e...
Unique 1940's Tooled Leather Saddlebag Style Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
The tool work on this 1940's cognac leather handbag is outstanding. The intricate floral design graces both front and back. The wide handle is cleverly designed to fold over the fr...
Pair of Folding Opera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Folding Pera Glasses Tooled Leather in Purse Form LA Migninne, Paris marked 4.25 x 5 x 2.75
Metal
Exotic Japanese Tooled Leather Clutch / Wallet ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exotic Japanese tooled leather clutch / wallet ca 1960 The unique clutch / wallet is decorated with a tooled leather scene illustrated with Japanese iconography; ceremonial figure...
1970's Tooled and Painted Leather Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic black leather 1970's shoulder bag: Hand tooled with flowers and painted in a chic floral pattern with vivid color. Metal turn closure. Zippered pocket in flap.
Vintage Tuareg Hand Tooled Leather Bag with Africa Map
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Leather African vintage Tuareg satchel bag with map of Africa embroidered on the pocket. Vintage large dark brown hand-tooled African leather drawstring backpack duffle bag, circa 19...
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H 16.75 in D 2.75 in L 10.75 in
Rare 1950's Tooled Leather Mexican Narrative Handbag. 3-D Design.
Located in University City, MO
This is such a unusual and interesting handbag. Carefully handmade in Mexico in the 1950's and barely carried since then. Honey colored leather with amazing decorations and a...
1990's Tooled Leather Crossbody Handbag With Guitar Strap Handle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This unique tooled leather handbag is designed by Vivianne Cazeneuve who also designed jewelry and worked for several fashion houses including Kenzo, Cacharel and Christian Lacroix. ...
Fendi Baguette Black Western Style Tooled Leather Design, Never Used
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
This chic handbag has double straps with dark grey mother of pearl buckles that are carved to resemble Western silver buckles. The bag is tooled leather in a floral pattern with a ce...
Handmade, Artisan Hand Tooled Mexican Leather and Sheepskin Saddle Shoulder Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade, Hand Tooled Mexican Leather and Sheepskin Saddle Shoulder Bag. Sheepskin lines the flap and inside the bag is no lining. Never used and leather has never been oiled. Turn s...
1970s Mexican Hand Tooled Leather Handbag
Located in Long Island City, NY
Excellent Condition purse with shoulder strap and zipper.
Ferrari 1980-93 Rare Schedoni Leather Tool Case
By Ferrari
Located in London, GB
RARE FERRARI 1980-93 TOOL CASE IN TAN LEATHER - Schedoni Leather Case & Kravm Spanner Set - missing a few tools - Gold hardware on the handle and clasps - Rare piece Mondial Tool ...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
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