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Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Rare Brooks Multicolored Micro-Seed Double-Purse Beaded Purse
Located in New York, NY
Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure
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1950s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse The elegant oval-shaped
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1940s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of
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1940s Italian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
gilded gold tone hardware chain. The multi-color hand-beaded micro-seed "Multi-Roses" completes
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
clasp in front and finished with micro seed beadwork. The clutch is hand-stitched, hand-beaded as well
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Late 20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Saks Fifth Avenue Bold Tangerine Hand-Sequin with Micro Seed Handbag
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
silk satin. The double handles are hand-done with micro glass seed beads, as well as along the
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1970s Belgian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag
By Bonwit Teller
Located in New York, NY
Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in
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1960s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

A cream beaded evening bag, with a fabulous jewelled frame, Josef, USA, 1940s.
By Bags by Josef
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
the stones, all set on a hand beaded (micro beading) soft bag, with compartments/pockets inside the
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1940s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Opulent French Ebony Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1960s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent French ebony glass beaded evening bag c 1960s The elegant hand beaded purse is encrusted
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Exquiste Black Glass Beaded Embroidered Evening Bag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
encrusted with glass micro beads on all sides. The front of the handbag is designed with intricate hand
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1960s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Gold Cylindrical Beaded Evening Bag 1930s
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Wilmslow, GB
topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate design against a gold
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1930s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Walborg Abstract Hand-Beaded Ivory, Bronze, Gold & Fawn Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France, wonderfully detailed micro-seed hand-beaded in hues of ivory, bronze, gold
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Late 20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Josef Embroidery Hand Beaded Purse Handbag Jeweled Frame USA
By Josef
Located in Plainsboro, NJ
RARE Absolutely stunning vintage hand beaded ( micro beading) and made for Saks Fifth Avenue by
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Mid-20th Century American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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Brass

SchildKraut Bros. Swirls of Silver Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Schildkraut Bros. swirls of silver glass micro bugle beads evening clutch is fully lined with silk
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1970s Japanese Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage 1990’s Black Sequins Mamma Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Vintage late 1990’s Fendi Mamma baguette bag .Features micro beads embroideries all over. Iconic
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1990s Italian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black velvet corset, c. 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Genève, CH
- Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset - Internal boning - Back zip fastening - UK 10 - FR 38 - US 6 / a little stretch but fit Small, more as a 34 FR (check measurement)
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1990s British Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Saks Fifth Avenue Gilt Metal Butterfly Minaudière Evening Bag c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Opulent gilt metal butterfly minaudiere' c 1970s The elegant evening bag is adorned with an etched butterfly motif on the front The stylized butterfly is shiny poli...
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1970s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Art Deco Chrysoprase Scarab Rose Cut Diamond Halo Ring Egyptian Revival
Located in New York, NY
A museum quality Art Deco Egyptian Revival masterpiece. The ring with a central Scarab carved in Green Chrysoprase of great beauty. The Scarab is surrounded by a halo of sparkling ...
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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Chrysophrase, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Faux Tortoise Shoulder Bag/Clutch, c.1980s
Located in Alford, MA
Convertible clutch in faux tortoise shell features a textured goldtone clasp and gold chain. The chain folds away to convert to a clutch. Fabric interior with side compartment. Made ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Silver Plated Large Egyptian Revival Style Pharaoh Statement Brooch
Located in London, GB
Large silver plated Egyptian Revival style brooch with a beautiful detailed pharaoh design. Measuring length 9.35 cm / 3.68 inches by width 4.5 cm / 1.77 inches. This lovely brooch h...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Egyptian Revival Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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Silver Plate

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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1920s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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. But also symbolises the clean-edged aggressiveness of the sexual revolution of the 1...
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1960s Hong Kong Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
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1990s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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 Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Exquisite Glass Hand Beaded Flower Evening Bag ca 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass hand beaded flower evening bag ca 1920s The opulent glass beaded evening purse is embellished with rows of tiny micro glass beads in a floral garden design The ornat...
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1920s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Marguerite Fresse Paris jewel frame white beaded evening bag
By Marguerite Fresse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marguerite Fresse Paris jewel frame white beaded evening bag...Classic 1950s evening bag, the frame is silver metal with a clasp that features rhinestones and round emerald colour ca...
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20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag
By Hobé Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hobe Gem Encrusted Evening Bag with faux rubies and diamonds, hand set into an enormous gilt filigreed frame. Wonderful quality with black silk velvet pouch and gilt chain. 1940's US...
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1940s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted with tiny iridescent jet glass hand beading on all sides The sleek handbag is ca...
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1940s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pastel Beaded Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual beaded evening bag from the 1950s/'60s having a white background decorated with repeating egg-shaped designs in pastel colors. The white beaded frame is embellished with 2 ov...
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1950s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pastel Beaded Bag
Pastel Beaded Bag
H 6.5 in W 9.5 in D 1.5 in
Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in the Austro Hungarian style. Int...
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1920s Czech Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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 cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium sized, will accommodate ...
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1950s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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French Black Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Gold and Silver Swags
Located in New Hope, PA
workmanship is truly breathtaking. The very smallest micro beads are used in shades of black, gold, silver and
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Mid-20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1985s Chanel micro sequined pouch on silk braid
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Newark, DE
covered with black sequins, the raised double C initials embroidered with small black beads. Closing by
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1980s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage 1985s Chanel micro sequined pouch on silk braid
1985s Chanel micro sequined pouch on silk braid
H 4.34 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in L 23.63 in
1930s Green Red Blue Yellow and Brown French Glass Microbeads Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
Put this 1930s bag on your wrist and boogie! Eye-catching micro beaded evening bag with dramatic
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1930s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1950's Micro Beaded Change Purse With Fruit Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
with micro beads to form an impressionist style grape image and opens with a brass kisslock stem shaped
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1950s Belgian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

French Micro-Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Belgium. This micro-beaded version is representative of the fine craftsmanship and design of that era and
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
Located in Alford, MA
A most elegant and versatile accessory, this evening bag is composed of silver and bronze micro
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1960s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
STEEL MICRO BEADED EVENING BAG
H 5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
1960s French evening bag in pale silver micro beads arranged in an elongated diamond pattern and
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
Pale Silver Micro Beaded Evening Bag
H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in
Large Micro Beaded Floral Handbag, 1930's
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930's beaded handbag in an unusually large size with an amazing mosaic of micro and seed glass
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1930s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin Beaded Handbag 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous Pierre Cardin shoulder bag in black, silver and mint green micro beading. It has a
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Breath taking black micro-beaded clutch made in France for I.Magnin. Fully lined in black satin
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1940s Art Deco Jet Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco jet glass beaded handbag The oval shaped carnival beaded is adorned with an amber
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1940s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1940s Art Deco Cobalt Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
glittering iridescent blue glass micro beads on both exterior panels. The extravagant glass beaded panels
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1940s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage 1990’s Red Sequins Mamma Bag
By Fendi
Located in London, GB
Vintage late 1990’s Fendi Mamma baguette bag .Features micro beads embroideries all over. Iconic
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1990s Italian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Bertle Alberecht double -sided evening clutch
Located in New York, NY
Bertle Albrecht double-sided evening clutch in blue silk satin has micro glass seed beads and micro
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1940s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1930s Micro Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art deco clutch with an all over microbeaded rug pattern. Edges beaded in gold with satin lining
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1930s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Micro Bead Floral Bag, Lined in peach satin with matching enamel plaques and seed pearl
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1950s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1920's Vintage Micro-beaded Clutch Bag
Located in London, GB
interior pockets plus a small coin purse in matching satin. Material: Satin, vintage beads, metal, wood
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20th Century Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin micro-beaded gilt bag, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Metallic, micro-beaded clutch with geometric design and gilt chain link strap from Pierre Cardin
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Graphic 1960's Micro Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This handbag is reminiscent of the micro beaded drawstring handbags of the early 1900's but with a
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1960s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

French Micro Bead Ruby Red Evening Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
beads in a fish scale pattern. The spring loaded hinged closure is decorated with braided gold micro
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Micro Beaded Evening Bag with a Geometric Metal Tone Design
Located in valatie, NY
Very fine micro beaded evening bag in a striped and zig zag pattern. Beads are copper, gold and
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20th Century Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Very intricate micro-bead handbag with 'floral' design', Capion, Paris, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and silver micro beads. It has a heavily beaded top/clasp, the top with two Limoges enamelled plaques
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage Bottega Veneta Beaded Color Block Micro Drawstring Bag Rare, 1990s
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, this micro drawstring bag is already a timeless classic. Made from cloth, this bag features a
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1990s Italian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

George Baring Turquoise Micro Bead and Jewel Pochette Evening Bag – Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
purse. Pavé bead top handle; fully lined in turquoise slipper satin. fabric: slipper satin, goldtone
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

George Baring White Micro Bead Evening Bag w Louis XVI Needlework– Paris, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Regal and elegant, this evening bag combines .5 mm white micro beads with clusters of gold beads to
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Rare Josef Micro-seed Rectangle opening Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
-size seed beading and micro-size sequins with bursts of bronze micro-size seed beads. Interior is fully
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin Beaded Handbag 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous Pierre Cardin shoulder bag in black, silver and mint green micro beading. It has a
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Beaded Evening Bag with Leaf Motif
Located in Alford, MA
An unusual micro-beaded bag featuring a white ground decorated with two-tone green leaves and
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1950s American Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Beaded Evening Bag with Leaf Motif
Beaded Evening Bag with Leaf Motif
H 5 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in
Glass Beaded Wicker Horse Theme Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
brown cloth figure encrusted with small contiguous white glass micro beads The majestic horse figure
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1960s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin Beaded Bag, c.1970
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Alford, MA
Pierre Cardin produced a line of beaded bags duirng his prime years that featured his favored
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1970s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin Beaded Bag, c.1970
Pierre Cardin Beaded Bag, c.1970
H 6 in W 7 in D 1.5 in
Exquisite Glass Beaded Floral Evening Bag ca 1960
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass beaded floral evening bag ca 1960 The elegant purse is embellished with intricate
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1960s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Black Scallop Beaded and Enameled Gold-tone Evening Bag
Located in valatie, NY
Black micro beaded evening bag in a scalloped design and a gold-tone floral incised hinged frame
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20th Century Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Art Deco Midnight Blue Glass Beaded Evening Bag c 1940s
Located in University City, MO
with extravagant hand beading throughout the exterior covering The dark blue glass micro beads
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1940s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1980s Freshwater Pearl Heart Shaped Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Amazing 1980s heart shaped bag with pearl strap! Micro-pleated cream colored fabric accented with
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1980s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Micro Beaded Lace 1940s Clutch with Cameo Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite clutch evening bag probably made in France in the 1930's or 1940's. White micro beads and
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1930s Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1930s French Micro Beaded Evening Hand Bag
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage 'Floral' micro beaded evening hand bag. Authentic item fully micro glass beaded with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

French Micro Beaded Evening Bag with Rhinestone Accents
Located in New York, NY
Pale green micro beaded evening bag made in France for the Chicago store Blum's-Vogue. This is the
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1940s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Josef Jeweled Frame Hand Stitched Micro Beaded Evening Bag
By Josef
Located in New York, NY
Highest quality, unbelievably beautiful Josef micro beaded and hand stitched beauvais embroidered
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Pierre Cardin Vintage Micro-Beaded Evening Bag with Gold Hardware, 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A fabulous 1960s vintage Pierre Cardin beaded evening bag gold hardware. The chain strap is
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1950s Unknown Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This
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Mid-20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Large Edwardian Beaded Bag with Lapis Lazuli Accents
Located in New Hope, PA
Stunning and pristine, this large micro beaded Edwardian handbag appears to have never been used
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Striking Enamel Frame
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this eye catching Wiener Werkstatte micro beaded bag is decorated
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20th Century Austrian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag with Sophisticated Color Palette
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this bag has a sophisticated color palette taking this micro beaded
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20th Century Austrian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Vintage Pastel colors floral micro beaded bag circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Pristine condition a must have Vintage Pastel colors floral micro caviar beads bag. So adorable
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1960s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Located in Phoenix, AZ
A fine and rare vintage micro-beaded evening bag. Exquisite item and technique. Gilt metal crystal
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
Micro-Beaded Evening Bag France 1950s
H 12.5 in W 7.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Micro Bead & Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid- 20th Century French Art Deco Cut Steel Micro Beaded Gold Plate Frame Evening Bag. This
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Mid-20th Century French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Wiener Werkstatte Beaded Bag
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
design done in micro beads. This drawstring bag is a stunning example of Wiener Werkstatte design.
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20th Century Austrian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

1950s Beaded Floral Evening Bag with Exquisite Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
build texture. Exquisite frame is beaded with pastel and gold micro-beads that surround enamel flowers
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1950s French Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

Wiener Werkstatte Drawstring Bag
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, a striking and graphic micro beaded Wiener Werkstatte design is
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20th Century Austrian Micro Beaded Purse Vintage

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Micro Beaded Purse Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary micro beaded purse vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Beige, Gray, Black and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a micro beaded purse vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. An accessory like this designed by Chanel, Pierre Cardin and Bottega Veneta — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Micro Beaded Purse Vintage?

On average, a micro beaded purse vintage on 1stDibs sells for $725, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $47,940 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.

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