1937 Sterling Silver & Marcasite Tapestry Needlework Bag
Located in London, GB
Exceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand-stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import...
1920's Art Deco Handbag with Chrysoprase & Marcasite Frame
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a handsome, wintry white lizard evening bag with an elaborately decorated silver-toned frame of brilliant green chrysoprase stones surrounded by marcasites. Chrysoprase is a...
Jacomo Skin Bag with Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
A gorgeous sparkling vintage marcasite frame is paired with a neutral snakeskin in this elegant evening bag created by Jacomo in the 1970's. The bag has a silver toned chain shoulder...
Jacomo, Paris Marcasite & Silk Bag
By Jacomo
Located in New Hope, PA
Jacomo specialized in using vintage bag frames, like this 1920's silver frame set with marcasites, in the bags they created in Paris in the 1970's. They were obviously at the fore fr...
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H 7 in W 10.5 in D 3 in
1930's Black Lizard Evening Bag Silver, Marcasite, Chrysoprase Onyx Clasp As New
Located in New Hope, PA
This Art Deco black lizard bag adds a touch of vintage glamour to any outfit. There is an unmarked silver clasp [which I believe is sterling silver ] decorated with marcasites, an on...
French 40s Lizard Evening Bag with Peking Glass and Marcasites
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s French evening bag with gold-tone metal frame studded with Peking glass cabochons and marcasite. Marked Cerny Made in France. Black lizard skin in excellent condi...
Judith Leiber Black Karung Snake Skin Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber black karung snake skin clutch or handbag with marcasite closure and change purse.
1920's Suede Handbag with Marcasites & Chrysophase
Located in New Hope, PA
Soft medium brown suede is accented by a silver frame and clasp set with marcasite and chrysophase in a stunning Art Deco pattern. The center stone is set with a marcasite monogram....
Black Alligator Clutch, Black Mother of Pearl and Marcasite Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
This chic structured black alligator clutch bag has a chased gold toned frame with panels of black Mother of Pearl. They are separated by vertical bands of marcasites. The center of ...
Emerald Satin, Onyx and Marcasite Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Emerald Satin Evening bag with a onyx and marcasite decorated frame in sterling silver. Cabochon cut Onyx plunger. Made in France, retailed by Henri Betrix, Madison Ave. New ...
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H 9.75 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Shimmering Antique Art Deco 1920s Marcasite Beaded Paisley Flapper Evening Bag
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautifully textured, antique estate paisley fabric purse from the 1920's is richly embellished with thousands of tiny, hand-sewn, semi-precious marcasite stones which enhance and el...
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H 6.25 in D 2.25 in L 9 in
Silk clutch bag with a very large silver, marcasite, and crysoprase clasp, 1930s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A ravishing, unique and highly decorative clutch bag, in green and red silk lame fabric, shot through with gold, with a very large silver, marcasite and green crysoprase clasp, that ...
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 2.5 in
1930's Green Lizard Evening Bag Silver, Marcasite and Chrysoprase Clasp As New
Located in New Hope, PA
This 1930's Art Deco lizard clutch bag will add a pop of color to any outfit. It has a silver clasp [unmarked so I can't say that it is sterling but that would be my guess] studded w...
Jacomo Green Alligator Handbag with Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
A green alligator and marcasite frame handbag re-created by Jacomo. The silver tone frame has a floral border studded with marcasite.
1980s Purple Python Jacomo Clutch with Sterling and Marcasite Frame
By Jacomo
Located in New York, NY
The work on the frame is engine turning. Jacomo was a handbag designer who worked in New York in the 1970s and 80s.
Vintage art deco evening bag, sterling silver & marcasite,
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Black silk, Sterling silver with enamel, black onyx, marcasite, and crystals,all gem set. It also has 3 small side pockets and a lipstick pocket. circa 1920's
Vintage French Black Beaded Evening Bag/Enamel Marcasite Frame
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French black beaded evening bag from the 1940's-1950's. the bead work has an Art Deco style design in all black beads. Some of the beads glimmer and some have a flat finish....
Black Satin Evening Bag with Marcasite and Green Stone Frame
Located in New York, NY
Black satin evening bag from the 1950-60's by Morris Moskowitz. The silver tone frame is studded with marcasites and on each end there is a green cabochon stone. The black satin stra...
Art Deco Black Satin Purse with Marcasite and Onyx Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco black satin handbag with exquisite marcasite, onyx and rhinestone silver tone frame.
Early 1900s Antique Black Faille Purse With Green Jade and Marcasite Trim
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1910 to 1920 black faille purse with a pleated design on the front centered with a green jade oval cabochon surrounded with marcasite's and embellished with the initials AB cov...
1940'S Kid Leather & Gilt Brass Marcasite "Dragonfly" Hand Bag By, Koret
By Koret
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S "Koretelope" Black Kid Leather Silver & Gold Gilt Brass, Marcasite Crystal Embellished Dragonfly Hand Bag By, Koret. This lovely, rare, coveted and pristine black suede "Kore...
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$290Sale Price|34% Off
Exotic Oyster Silk Embroidered Gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Exotic oyster silk embroidered gown from India for Bonwit Teller c 1970 The elegant vintage silk gown is embellished with elaborate floral embroidery that circles the hemline The i...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Ivory Beaded Silk Bridal Wedding Gown w.Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching shawl Vintage 1990's Photographs a little "whiter" than it looks ...
$5,352
Hermès bag 'Pallonnier'
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
HERMÈS - (Made in France) Black porosus-crocodile leather 'Pallonnier' bag. Piece from the 1960s-1970s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 14 cm - Width: 26 cm - De...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a round cabochon-cut turquoise, the h...
Turquoise, Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral
Located in New York, NY
Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral from the 1960's. Emerald silk satin is lined in peach satin with antique clasp of Asian origin with coral cabs and a large genuine m...
$466
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
An Elegant 1960s Vintage Dark Brown Leather and Brass Clasp Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Exuding mid-century sophistication, this authentic 1960s Italian handbag is a masterclass in vintage texture and structural elegance. The exterior features a rich, dark chocolate bro...
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Marina J. Emerald Encrusted Vintage Watch with Woven Pearls and 14k White Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous reworking of antique jewelry by Marina J. This One of A Kind piece features a Vintage solid 14k White Gold working Bulova watch, stamped 14k on its back. The manual dial wat...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch
By Coppola e Toppo
Located in New York, NY
Rare Coppola e Toppo Ruby Crystal Beaded Clutch from the 1950's. Highly unusual, completely hand made and beaded with ruby plastic beads on body and glass one on clasp. Unsigned. It...
$15,000
W 1.38 in L 2.07 in
Magnificent Antique Georgian 6TCW Rose Cut Diamond 26.3 TCW Amethyst Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, magnificent large antique Georgian rose cut 6 TCW diamond and 26.3 TCW royal purple amethyst pendant Early 19th Century The scale and quality of this spectacular piec...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Satin Bow Sleeveless Mini Dress IT44
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless mini dress from the Fall/Winter 1995 collection is crafted in black wool. The design features a square neckline and a fitted silhouette, accented ...
Victorian Old Cut Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Victorian old cut diamond tiara. This exquisite, handmade Victorian yellow gold and silver diamond tiara is comprised of a central foliate design, vertically set with round old cu...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$4,850
W 5.5 in L 3 in
Egyptian Revival Snakeskin Coin Purse w/14K Gold Jeweled Dual Snake Head Closure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
If only this coin purse could talk. This elegant, Egyptian Revival piece has a 14K yellow gold snake head mechanism for its outer two compartments. The inner compartment has an addit...
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
Before the Birkin there was the Haut à Courroies, which has become the chic carryall of choice for the league's most stylish athletes.
Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
These celebrities prove that the famous design works with both sleek dresses and streetwear.
Fashion designers are revisiting and reimagining the era's It bags.
The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
Does wicker get more high-end than this?
Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.