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Puff Purse

Jeanne Bernard of Paris Black Suede Coffee Grinder Shaped Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
compact with a feathery powder puff and another mirror. There is a little "ground coffee" drawer in the
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Chanel 1994 Vintage Black Maxi Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 67598
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
model with minimal creases and maximum puff, but this is one of our goals at Boutique Patina - to
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact
Located in New York, NY
rings and a focal deeply carved blooming daisy. Chrome fittings with mirror and original powder puff
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1930s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Early 20th Century Deco Green Enamel Sterling Silver Compact
Located in Miami Beach, FL
the original screen and a pink puff (which is falling apart). Marked "935" on inner rim right side of
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Early 20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

Evans Tri Color Gilt Sterling Silver Compact and Cigarrette Case Set
By Evans Case Company
Located in Miami Beach, FL
compact is 4 5/8" dia.The mirror has a "Sterling." sticker & the puff is signed Evans with original screen
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Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

Art Deco Green Enamel English Sterling Silver Compact by Turner & Simpson
Located in Miami Beach, FL
yellow age spots) and an area for powder that has a pink screen and puff. Push button to open. Marked
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Early 20th Century British Wallets and Small Accessories

Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
ivory silk with original eiderdown puff and mirror which fit into appropriate pockets. An charming
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1920s American Top Handle Bags

SS16 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Powerpuff Girls Case for Iphone 6/6S Plus
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Information: Material: 100% Plastic Color: Multi-Color Pattern: Power Puff Girls Case suitable with
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2010s Tech Accessories and Cases

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sequins Puff Shoulder, and a Bow SS19 Unfinished Business by Jeremy Scott MSRP $12,565 Limited and
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Moschino Couture, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sequins Puff Shoulder, and a Bow SS19 Unfinished Business by Jeremy Scott MSRP $12,565 Limited and
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

SS19 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Sequined Sharpie Sketches Satin Dress w/Bow
By Jeremy Scott, Moschino Couture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Sequins Puff Shoulder, and a Bow SS19 Unfinished Business by Jeremy Scott MSRP $12,565 Limited and
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2010s Italian Aesthetic Evening Dresses

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Thierry Mugler Couture Vintage Sand Tulle Skirt & Gold Leather Corset Top & Belt
By Thierry Mugler Couture, Thierry Mugler
Located in Portland, OR
This is an absolutely showstopping 1999 vintage rare Thierry Mugler gold leather strapless corset style top and layered tulle skirt evening outfit. This could be worn as an alternati...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses

Archaeological Revival Gold Tiara
Located in London, GB
An Archaeological revival gold myrtle leaf tiara possibly by Castellani, the twenty-two realistically carved leaves embellished with thirty buds forming a wreath, with yellow gold fr...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian More Jewelry

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18k Gold, Gold

Never Worn Alaïa Denim Cap, Spring-Summer 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Geneva, CH
Already seen at the 1990 Fall-Winter collection (see picture 3), this Alaïa cap (in the beret spirit) is found throughout the iconic 1991 Spring-Summer "Tati" collection (see picture...
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1990s Italian Caps

Charming Googly Eyed Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Flapper dance purse with moveable googly eyes. Airbrushed celluloid with silk grosgrain handle with velvet compartments and makeup mirror. 3.5" x 1", 6.5" strap. ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

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 Clutches

A Pierre Cardin Organza Blouse With Dramatic Batwing Sleeves Circa 1970/1980
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1970/1980 France Stunning Blouse in black Organza by Pierre Cardin (attributed to) dating from the 1970s / 1980s. Boat neckline blouse buttoned in front and dramatic raging s...
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1970s French Blouses

Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Patent Leather Vintage Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Brand- Chanel Model- Jumbo XL Classic Single Flap Bag Product Type- Crossbody, Shoulder Serial Number- 4...
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1990s French Tote Bags

Art Deco Gold Plated and Green Enamel Compact with Marcasite Decoration
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco gold plated and green enamel compact, with marcasite decoration. Measuring 5.9 cm / 2.3 inches by 5.7 cm / 2.2 inches. Inside there is a mirror, and powder compact wi...
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Vanity Items

Art Deco 4.03 carats Colombian Emerald Ring Minor Oil Type AGL Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 4,03 ct Colombia Minor Oil Emerald, settled in a platinum and diamonds art deco ring. The color of this Emerald is top scale. Certificate AGL Stating the 4,03cts emerald to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Chanel Vintage 1994 Black Caviar Small Diana Flap Bag 24k GHW 67643
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 67643 We adore this Chanel Vintage 1994 Black Caviar Small Diana Flap Bag 24k GHW - The combination of the pebbled calfskin with the 24k gold plated hardware is a holy gr...
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1990s Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Red and Gold Metallic Silk Brocade coat with Ostrich
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Red and gold silk brocade coat from 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier. silky and soft Ostrich feather on collar and sleeve. Coat is lined in gray silk. Coat is in excellent conditi...
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1990s Italian Coats

Mid 20th Century Floral Flower Rhinestone Gilt Compact
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mid 20th century gilt-metal compact with a three-dimensional flower and vine design with rhinestone accents. Push button to open as well as a push button to open to powder area. No m...
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Mid-20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

Judith Leiber Perfume Bottle Keychain Key Holder
By Judith Leiber
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Judith Leiber goldtone metal perfume keychain with a carnelian accent. Turn-lock closure. Marked: Judith Leiber. Chain: 4.75"L. Charm: 0.37"L x 0.5"W x 1.37"H. Age wear.
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Late 20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

Judith Leiber Perfume Bottle Keychain Key Holder
Judith Leiber Perfume Bottle Keychain Key Holder
H 1.37 in W 0.37 in D 0.5 in L 4.75 in
Vintage Lanvin Beige Cotton Toiletry Bag
By Lanvin Paris, Jeanne Lanvin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Lanvin toiletry bag with all-over logo print, top zip fastening and one main compartment. Vintage Lanvin with signature monogram logo canvas clutch cosmetic bag. 9.75 in. x 6...
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1980s French Cosmetic Bags

Vintage Lanvin Beige Cotton Toiletry Bag
Vintage Lanvin Beige Cotton Toiletry Bag
H 6.25 in D 2.25 in L 9.75 in
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Located in Westward ho, GB
Vintage Art Deco Compact in white metal with a highly stylised design in black and pink enamelling, Maison Jeurelle - from the Seventeen Makeup Line. Inside the Compact is signed in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vanity Items

Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
Art Deco Ladies Powder Compact, circa 1935
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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 Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Minaudière Clutch-Gold With Black Faille Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
lipstick, powder puff, tissue, flip mirror; and decorative floral rhinestone hinged clasp closure. Black
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1940s Clutches

Volupte Gold Complete Compact Music Box in Original Box and Carrier-c. 1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
puff, slide out lipstick case, Cigarette Holder behind mirror, and novel wind Music Box playing
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1940s American Novelty Bags

1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enamel lacy glove. Compact opens to reveal a mirror and a powder puff with face powder. It measures 4.5
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1940s Wallets and Small Accessories

Circa 1920s Silvertone and Aqua Blue Guilloche Vanity Case With Finger Ring
Located in Long Beach, CA
a covered powder well with sifter, a rouge and mirror. It comes with the original puff in used
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1920s Wallets and Small Accessories

Chanel Lambskin Leather Wild Stitch Large Shoulder with Gold Hardware in Black
By Chanel
Located in Saint Charles, IL
, light scuffing. Lots of high puff in quilting. No corner rubbing and zipper slides easily. SKU - 2741
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Antique Victorian Chatelaine .925 Sterling Silver Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
compact with tiny powder puff, a coin caddy, a pencil and notepad, a vinaigrette, and two capped tubes
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Handbags and Purses

AW20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Giant Pink Faux Fur Powder Puff Bag with Bow
By Moschino, Jeremy Scott
Located in Palm Springs, CA
AW20 Moschino Couture Jeremy Scott Giant Pink Faux Fur Powder Puff Bag with Bow Additional
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2010s Italian Novelty Bags

8 Ball Powder Compact
By Wadsworth
Located in Chicago, IL
. It retains its original powder screen and puff.
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1950s American Handbags and Purses

8 Ball Powder Compact
8 Ball Powder Compact
H 2 in Dm 2 in
Christian Louboutin Multicolor Satin Leather Sweet Charity Make Up Clutch Bag
By Christian Louboutin
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louboutin "Makeup" clutch. The satin exterior is covered with beads, sequins beads, powder puff, and ribbons
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2010s Italian Clutches

Paco Rabanne Multicolor Metal Plates Handbag
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inside features an attached silver puff pouch with a top zipper closure. Dimensions: 8" x 7" 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Novelty Bags

Zell Victorian Style "Pocket Watch" Powder Compact, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
, loose powder screen and logo printed puff. The compact was never used for powder so the interior is in
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Italian Silver Gold Vermeil Enameled Powder Compact Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
velvet rimmed screen, mirror and feather puff. Beautiful condition with some darkening to the patina and
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Early 20th Century Italian Wallets and Small Accessories

Estee Lauder Crystal Snowflake Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The push button closure opens to reveal a mirror and a refillable pressed powder with puff. Estee
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wallets and Small Accessories

Rare Volupte 'Golden Gesture' Figural Compact. 1940's.
Located in University City, MO
powder. The original powder puff remains. Signed: Volupte USA Dating from the mid-1940's
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Figural Chair Compact by Robert Demario. Early 1950's
Located in University City, MO
and powder puff. Cast in that burnished, honey colored, gilt metal known as "Antique Russian Gold
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1950s American Cosmetic Bags

1920s Celluloid Flapper Dance Purse
Located in New York, NY
celluloid purse unscrews into 3 parts to reveal powder puff area, a mirror and open compartment. A lipstick
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN PINK SILK CLUTCH Bag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
condition! Has several puffs and a slight scuffing of the stone. Almost not noticeable 100% authentic
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2010s Italian Clutches

Vintage silver tone compact, mirror, Floral
Located in NEWARK, GB
for your handbag or clutch bag. No powder puff. Marked for Alpacca silver and makers mark
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Estee Lauder Roulette Wheel Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
with puff. Estee Lauder has been producing limited edition compacts since the 1950's ... they make a
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1990s Chinese Wallets and Small Accessories

Elizabeth Arden Gilt Masquerade Mask Compact
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in New York, NY
original mirror and peach powder puff. 1940's USA. Excellent Condition, minor dent to underside, Length
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Volupte Mirrored Midnight Blue Compact, 1940's
Located in Atlanta, GA
puff and screen. Originally retailed at Lord & Taylor. CONDITION The compact is in good condition with
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

1950's Dorette Mirrored Compact Black Satin Evening Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
and puff. The opposite side snaps open from the top and features a lipstick red grosgrain lining with
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gorgeous Surrealistic 1950's Evening Bag by Elgin American.
Located in University City, MO
and box. The interior comprises powder compartment with unused puff, rouge area, unused lipstick
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Enamel Brown Enamel Compact Cigarette Case
Located in Miami Beach, FL
original puffs. The cigarette holder in the back section opens with a push of a button on the side. No
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Early 20th Century Wallets and Small Accessories

1950s Evans Gold Metal Small Square Evening Minaudière
Located in Toronto, Ontario
compartment with a pink powder puff, a lipstick holder and a change slot. The other side has spaces for
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
the reverse of the frame, contains a small compact, complete with powder puff and mirror. The fabric
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rex Fifth Ave Snakeskin Mini Clutch + Compact Mirror Lipstick Holder Comb 1950s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
compact with mirror & puff, lipstick holder and comb. Very rare set that was most likely made in the
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950's Stork Club Souvenir Mirrored Powder Compact
By Stork Club
Located in Atlanta, GA
minor surface scratching from storage. In addition, there may have been a powder puff at one time that
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1950s American Wallets and Small Accessories

1950's Volupte Gold Powder Compact With Rhinestone Buckle
Located in Atlanta, GA
compartment for powder and puff. Measuring 3.13" x 3.13", it is in unused condition though previously owned
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1950s American Wallets and Small Accessories

"Bird in Hand" Compact by Salvador Dali
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
. It's the most elegant combination of the sweet and the bizarre. The powder puff is still there
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940’s Elgin American Wedding Themed Powder Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
powder puff is missing in action. MEASUREMENTS Measures 3.5" at the widest x 3" at tallest x .38" at
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Estee Lauder Golden Shell Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
a mirror and a refillable pressed powder with puff. Estee Lauder has been producing limited edition
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Late 20th Century American Wallets and Small Accessories

Volupté Gloved Hand Powder Compact with Original Sleeve and Box
Located in Chicago, IL
. The back of the compact is a plain hand without the glove. It retains its original powder puff
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Estee Lauder Evening Art Deco Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
closure opens to reveal a mirror and a refillable pressed powder with puff. Estee Lauder has been
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wallets and Small Accessories

Dazzling 1950s Evans Starburst Mirrored Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
decorations. This beauty pops open with a push button closure to reveal a mirror, powder screen and puff. It
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1950s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Parisian Art Deco Style Black Minaudiere Mirror and Compact Evening Bag, 1940s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
fabric top with mirror, powder holder, powder screen and pink feather puff and the main compartment
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1940s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Zell "Pocket Watch" Style Mirror Powder Compact With Case, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
printed puff. This compact includes a real rarity, a golden carrying case with floral snap closure
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1940s American Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Powder Compact
By Georg Jensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The interior features a screen and puff with a surrounding frame that at one time encased a mirror
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Mid-20th Century Danish Wallets and Small Accessories

Glam C.1950 Volupte Powder Compact Carryall Clutch
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirror with compartments for powder, puff and lipstick. The mirror is hinged and opens to reveal a
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

New Stratton UK Gold Compact Chatelaine for Lipstick, Perfume and Powder, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
powder keeper with original puff, sifter and well; No. 2 refillable lipstick tube with instructions; and
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1950s British Wallets and Small Accessories

Salvador Dali Sterling "Bird in Hand" Surreal Powder Compact in Original Box
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Chicago, IL
presentation box and protective, fabric bag. The powder puff is still there, and it has never been used. It
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Estee Lauder Golden Cancer Mirrored Powder Zodiac Crab Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
rhinestones. The push button closure opens to reveal mirror and pressed powder with puff. Estee Lauder has
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Late 20th Century American Cosmetic Bags

Wadsworth Vanity Table Powder Compact, C.1950
By Wadsworth
Located in Atlanta, GA
opens to reveal another push button compartment for powder and the original puff. The ‘mirror’ is
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1950s American Cosmetic Bags

C. 1950 Wadsworth Silver & Gold Metal Powder Compact With Lucite Base
By Wadsworth
Located in Atlanta, GA
reveal a mirror with screen and puff. Measuring 3.25" tall x 3.5" wide x .63" deep, it is in good
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1950s American Cosmetic Bags

Zell "Pocket Watch" Powder Compact, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
back. The interior displays a mirror, loose powder screen and logo printed puff. The compact was
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1940s American Cosmetic Bags

Estee Lauder Shell Mirrored Powder Compact
By Estee Lauder
Located in Atlanta, GA
button closure opens to reveal a mirror and powder with puff. Previously owned though unused with mild
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Late 20th Century American Cosmetic Bags

Estee Lauder Shell Mirrored Powder Compact
Estee Lauder Shell Mirrored Powder Compact
H 0.75 in W 2.75 in D 2.5 in
1950's Rex Fifth Avenue Pastel Satin Powder Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
mirror, screen and puff. The backside of the gold tone case has a bull's eye design which is almost as
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1950s American Cosmetic Bags

WWII Era 1940's Rex Fifth Avenue Hand Painted Lucite Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
has an engraved gold tone metal casing which opens with a push button to reveal a powder puff, screen
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1940s American Cosmetic Bags

Red Tartan Plaid Corduroy Holiday Swing Coat and Matching Handbag - S-M, 1952
Located in Tucson, AZ
Fit for a mid-century Vogue cover, this velvety fine-wale corduroy coat and purse were purchased to
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1950s American Swing Coats

Frank Stella's Assistant Large Scale Print on Plexiglass
By Earl Childress
Located in Surfside, FL
Stella's art. __ Stella's latest inspiration began with a Cuban cigar. He could see right away that puffing
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1990s Post-Modern Abstract Photography

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Plexiglass, Color

1930's Evans Mesh & Enamel Compact Purse
By Evans Case Company
Located in Toronto, ON
Vintage collectible 1930's Art Deco vanity compact purse by Evans. Goldtone armor mesh body with
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Art Deco rare celluloid Dance or Tango purse with Buddha clasp
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Rouge recess with original down puff. Amazing that all has survived to today. Dimensions approx..: purse
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Early 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940's Evans Handbag & Accessories
By Evans Case Company
Located in New Hope, PA
lined bag. There is a matching red satin coin purse on a thin brass chain, as well as a red satin backed
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1940s American Handbags and Purses

1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-toned rhinestone ring. Compact opens to reveal a mirror and a powder puff with face powder. It measures
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1940s Wallets and Small Accessories

Boucheron 18k and Sterling Minaudiere
By Boucheron
Located in San Francisco, CA
rubies. The top of this opulent purse is 18 karat yellow gold, pierced and engraved, depicting two birds
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Circa 1940s Kotler & Kopit Vanity Case With Attached Cigarette Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
cigarette case. Inside is a gently used powder compartment with puff and a beveled mirror. The puff is
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Mid-20th Century American Wallets and Small Accessories

1940s Gold Guilloche Double Minaudière Case by Evans
By D. Evans & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
-sided minaudière compact with coil chain. Includes original storage box, powder puff and lipstick case
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Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Circa 1920s Ornate French Jeweled Compact
Located in Long Beach, CA
-pearls and green faceted glass stones. Inside is a puff and a beveled mirror with light clouding and
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1920s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Pearl, Makeup Compact, Flower Purse, 18th Century
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Pearl, MakeUp Compact, Flower Purse 18th Century 8 clusters of pearls on etched case above
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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Early Victorian Vanity Items

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Cultured Pearl, Base Metal

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Puff Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary puff purse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. 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, gray and more. You’re likely to find the perfect puff purse among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Evans Case Company and Jeremy Scott are consistently popular. Finding a puff purse for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men as well.

How Much is a Puff Purse?

On average, a puff purse on 1stDibs sells for $475, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $7,870 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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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