$831Sale Price|24% Off
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm lo...
Paco Rabanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
Escada 2000s Pink Python Snake Skin Silver Link Evening Shoulder Bag Purse
By Escada, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful early 2000s ESCADA pink patchwork python snakeskin evening bag! Various shades of pink python matches anything! Front and back panels feature a slightly darker shades of pi...
$1,140Sale Price|50% Off
rare LOUIS VUITTON Street Shopper PM metallic gold silver woven leather tote bag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON Street Shopper PM metallic gold silver woven leather tote bag Reference: ANWU/A00024 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Street Shopper PM Material: ...
$253Sale Price|35% Off
MARNI stone grey silver lock dual zip pouch chain sport strap crossbody bag
By Marni
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MARNI stone grey silver lock dual zip pouch chain sport strap crossbody bag Reference: CELG/A00032 Brand: Marni Model: Dual pouch chain crossbody Material: Leather Color: Ecru Patter...
Large Edwardian Cut Steel Evening Bag in Lavender, Blue, Silver and Gold
Located in New Hope, PA
This stunning evening bag from the teens is worked in an unusual color combination using cut steel beads. Lavender, blue, silver and gold are the predominant colors in a design that ...
F/W 1994 Gianni Versace Studded Leather Silver Medusa Medallion Mini Belt Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous black leather belt bag, designed by Gianni Versace for the Fall/Winter 1994 collection. This stylish mini bag features two belt loops, allowing it to be easily ...
Renaud Pellegrino "Juliet" Evening Clutch Box Bag
By Renaud Pellegrino
Located in Geneva, CH
In fact, the top of the minaudière is with matte silver studs (see picture 2), while the bottom is in black satin (see picture 3).
Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Minaudière
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
Boucheron silver and vermeil minaudière French, circa 1960 Measures: Minaudière: Height 2.5cm, width 13cm, depth 8.5cm Case: Height 4cm, width 18cm, depth 14cm A minaudière is ...
Vermeil, Silver
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver Kitten Vanity Compact with Rubies
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Louis Kuppenheim Silver and Rubies Cat Vanity Compact Magnificent antique German minaudière in solid silver adorned with a silver cat engraved in deep relief on the front of ...
Sterling Silver
Goyard Silver Precious Metals Goyardine Canvas Minaudiere Trunk
By Goyard
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Goyard Silver Precious Metals Goyardine Canvas Minaudiere Trunk SKU: 153570 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Goyard’s signature Goyardine pattern has quiet...
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Curved Warped Mirror Silver Metallic Minaudière Clutch Color Silver Metallic Material Stainless Steel, Leather Year 2013 Made in France
Chanel Rare Metallic Silver Data Center Novelty Minaudière Keyboard Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Metallic Silver Data Center Novelty Minaudière Keyboard Clutch From the Spring/Summer 2017 Data Center Collection Silver Hardware Robot charm zipper Zip Closure at To...
$11,424
Minaudière Cartier Paris
By Cartier
Located in PARIS, FR
Minaudières are pieces of evening wear that appeared in the 30s, replacing bags for a more feminine look.
Other, Gold Plate, Vermeil, Silver
$746Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Silver Mesh Minaudière Evening Bag, Circa 1880, Elegant Design
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 - A very antique beautiful perfect little bag in silver mesh for your evenings. It's so elegant! Beautiful to admire or for a woman You love. Marked 800 "silver".
Silver
John Galliano S/S 2005 chiffon silk and silver metal minaudiere clutch
By John Galliano
Located in PARIS, FR
John Galliano spring summer 2005 chiffon silk and silver metal minaudiere clutch, crossbody strap removable.
Price Upon Request
Silver and Gray Swarovski Crystal Bunny Rabbit Minaudiere
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning JUDITH LEIBER Swarovski Crystal Bunny Rabbit Minaudiere in excellent condition, done in gray and silver swarovski crystal, with a remarkable colors.
Metal
Antique Austria 935 Silver Enamel Vanity Perfume Minaudiere Purse Cigarette Case
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Up for sale is a wonderful original antique/vintage Austrian/Viennese solid .935 silver and black enamel minaudiere vanity purse case dating from the 1920's.
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Exceptional Hermès Evening Clutch Bag Minaudière Shagreen Grey Silver Tone Metal
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Evening Bag Made in France No stamp Made of Shagreen (Galuchat) and Silver Tone Metal, Doblis Shoulder Strap Inside lined with smooth grey Leathe...
$2,173Sale Price|25% Off
Scholl Limited Glasgow Art Deco 1924 Enameled Minaudière In .925 Sterling Silver
By albert scholl
Located in Miami, FL
Condition: The overall condition of this minaudiere is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver.
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Chanel Black, Clear Plexiglass & Silver Metal Premiere Watch Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black, Clear Plexiglass & Silver Metal Premiere Watch Minaudière Clutch Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1660 Brand: Chanel Model: Premiere Watch Minaudière Clutch Type: Cl...
Judith Leiber Black and Silver Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black and Silver Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition.
Boucheron 1940s Lady's Ruby and Sapphire vanity case "Minaudiêre Bag"
By Boucheron
Located in OVIEDO, AS
French assay marks for silver. Pierced panel stamped 'or argent' for gilt silver.
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Bottega Veneta Sterling Silver Intrecciato Knot Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in CANNES, FR
Bottega Veneta Rare minaudière "Knot" in sterling silver 925 intrecciato, suede interior.
Gucci Alessandro Michele Fall 2021 Heart crystal bag
By Alessandro Michele, Gucci
Located in CANNES, FR
Gucci X Alessandro Michele Fall/Winter 2021-2022 Collection Silver-plated metal minaudière with rhinestones. Dimensions: 17x13cm.
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
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The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.