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800 Gold Coin Purse - 19 Karat (56 grams - 1.98 ounces) - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Gold coin purse with a smooth arch, clasp, ball-shaped pendant, and two internal compartments.
Gold
George III Purse Vinaigrtte Made in Birmingham by John Shaw, 1819
By John Shaw
Located in London, GB
This very fine piece is realistically modelled as a purse or satchel with raised clasp and side borders chased with floral and foliate motifs.
Silver, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Petite Purse Pendant w/1.54ct Diamonds & 1.50ct Yellow Sapphire
Located in New York, NY
The clasp is set with a bezel set diamond that lifts up and allows the purse to open!!
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT Gold Petite Purse Necklace with 1.50 Carat Diamonds & 1.50 Carat Sapphires
Located in New York, NY
The clasp is set with a diamond briolette that lifts up and allows the purse to open!!
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Embroidery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The earth tones of the cotton exterior are accented with silk lining and compartments, and is secured with a large snap clasp. The purse is labelled as being made in 'Delhi' India.
Wire
Mirabelle Pave Diamond Purse Pendant Necklace 18" White Gold 18k .55ctw Handbag
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mirabelle Metal Content: 18k White Gold & 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .55ctw Cut: Round Brilliant Color: G - H Clarity: SI2 - I1 Total Car...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Egyptian Revival Snakeskin Coin Purse w/14K Gold Jeweled Dual Snake Head Closure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Main clasp of the purse feature a closure using two snake head motifs.
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Inset Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The earth tones of the cotton exterior are accented with silk lining and compartments, and is secured with a large snap clasp. The purse is labelled as being hand-made in India.
Wire
Mirabelle Sapphire Diamond Purse Necklace 17 3/4" White Gold 18k 1.60ctw Satchel
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mirabelle Metal Content: 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.60ctw Cut: Round Color: Dark Blue Natural Diamonds Stone Note...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Art Deco Ladies Leather & Chrome handbag, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
The chrome frame with an etched geometric design handle is stunning and with a leather frill along the edge really sets this purse apart from others. The clasp opens & snaps closes v...
Chrome
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage Tooled Leather Clutch - Whip-stitched Edge - Circa 1930's
Located in Chatham, ON
ARDEN FOREST - Vintage embossed leather clutch - handle to the back - whip-stitched flap with press-stud closure - embossed on the front flap with a grape vine pattern - full width o...
Leather
Antique Art Deco 18K Gold Mesh Evening Bag With Emerald and Diamond Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Adorning its frame are approximately 5 carats of vivid green natural emeralds and old European cut diamonds, meticulously arranged to form a mesmerizing mirrored pattern. The purse ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Vintage Cord and Bakelite Handbag, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
The interior is lined in brown silk with an inner purse with chrome clasp and still with it's original mirror compartment pouch.
Leather
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.