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A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
H 7.25 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in L 10 in
Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Located in New York, NY
pocket.
7" x 6" with 14" chain. 1910 European. Extraordinary condition for such a rare
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Rare Antique Handbags
Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
H 8 in W 7.5 in D 6 in Dm 8 in
A striking semi precious/precious jewelled framed velvet handbag, Italy, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
lining and trim.
Rare and beautiful, made in Italy, varied designs were made in this format (precious and
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1920s Italian Rare Antique Handbags
W 7 in D 0.75 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a highly collectible and rare antique Louis Vuitton "Aero" trunk, dating back to the 1920s
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
Authentic Rare Chanel Vintage Tortoise Resin Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Authentic Chanel Vintage Tortoise Resin Top Handle Bag. Bag has front and back compartments. Chanel Fron CC is made from the same designed resin for the handles and the pull on the z...
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19th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
Mariano Fortuny Rare Black Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare.
The hand
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
Mariano Fortuny Rare Black Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in Riverdale, NY
, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
1920s Louis Vuitton Flower Trunk "Malle Fleurs" in Rare Blue Colour
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare “Malle Fleurs“ (flower trunk) made by Louis Vuitton in the 1920s finished in
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Sac Cabine Rare Antique Travel Case Black Early 20th C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Antique Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine Black Doctors Bag, likely made in the early 20th C. Made from black textured grain leather, it opens like a doctor's bag with two hinged pieces and ...
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
H 10 in D 9.5 in L 16 in
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
From the 190's is this rare bag which is fully adorned
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Early 1900s Rare Antique Handbags
Christian Dior Vintage Black Croco Leather Clutch / Shoulder Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Collectors item!
This rare Dior vintage clutch is made from black crocodile leather with gold
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rare Antique Handbags
Art deco Himalaya Croco Leather Cross Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Collectors item!
This rare vintage box bag is made from Himalaya crocodile leather around the 1930
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Early 20th Century Italian Rare Antique Handbags
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
. Rare Art Deco accessory model in excellent condition!
No. Fabric very resistant and usable today, no
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
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Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Chanel Brown CC Logo Tassel Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 80s/early 90s stunner! Such a cute size and shade of brown and its rare to find a Chanel with
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1890s French Rare Antique Handbags
Vintage Dark Brown Croco Leather Handle Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exquisite rare vintage kelly style handbag made of quality crocodile leather with gold hardware
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Handbags
A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836
England
Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of
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1830s English Rare Antique Handbags
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Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
A French Empire Reticule in Leather and Steel beads - France Circa 1795-1815
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1795/1815
France
Rare Violin-shaped reticule in embossed morocco, sequins and polished steel
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1790s French Rare Antique Handbags
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Size: 14cm X 18 cm
French Minaudiére Napoleon III 1890 Silver and gems
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional and rare minaudiére from 1890 make with black satin and silver opening set with semi
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1890s French Rare Antique Handbags
90s Chanel green leather drawstring bucket crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning 90s Iconic CC bucket bag in a very rare color GREEN
24k gold plated cc ball hardware
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Early 20th Century Rare Antique Handbags
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or short. The perfect
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
1910s Louis Vuitton Mahogany Toolbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton mahogany toolbox with brass hardware in very good condition, same rare model as the
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1910s French Rare Antique Handbags
1920 Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
exquisite 1920s Louis Vuitton Custom Hatbox. A rare find for collectors and connoisseurs of luxury heritage
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
1920s Louis Vuitton Leather Case With Royal Provenance and Genuine Cover
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
luggage but a rare collector's gem, steeped in history and royal prestige.
Crafted with the utmost
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
H 7.09 in W 28.35 in D 16.54 in
1880s Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk Damier Courier Steamer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
storied history. This rare find is a true testament to the craftsmanship and enduring quality of Louis
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1880s French Rare Antique Handbags
1890s Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Monogram Woven Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
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Opening this trunk reveals a sanctuary of heritage and luxury. The interior houses a rare red label, a
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1890s French Rare Antique Handbags
1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
reveals its rare lining, a vibrant homage to the French flag with its tricolore scheme, resonating with
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1880s French Rare Antique Handbags
1880s Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Damier Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Discover the epitome of timeless luxury with this exquisite Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a rare gem
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1880s French Rare Antique Handbags
Antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk Monogram Steamer Malle Armoire
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale is a rare and exquisite antique Louis Vuitton Double Wardrobe Trunk, a true collector's
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1910s French Rare Antique Handbags
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1860s Louis Vuitton Trianon Trunk - Museum Piece
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton himself and stands distinct from subsequent Trianon models found in the market.
A rare
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1860s French Rare Antique Handbags
1920s Goyard Library Trunk in Iconic Chevron Canvas
By Goyard, Maison Goyard
Located in London, GB
just about possessing an antique; it's about inheriting a piece of history. Rare in its design and
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
Antique Crocodile Beautycase around 19th Century UK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very rare and unique beauty case made from wild crocodile from the last century. Interior made of
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19th Century British Rare Antique Handbags
Mariano Fortuny Pink Coral Stencilled Velvet Drawstring Bag
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
, their sizes vary due to the dimensions of the cuts.They are exceedingly rare.
The hand stenciling is
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
Italian Evening Silver Antique Handbag
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
G/409 -
Antique, perfect, rare Italian evening handbag in silver mesh. What's better for a
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Late 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Silver
An Austrian handbag decorated with petit point embroidery. Austria, 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
button.
The fabric of the bag is entirely decorated with a small stitch, with a rare and complex exotic
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Early 20th Century Austrian Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Art Nouveau Five Maiden Woman Evening Handbag Purse Unger Brothers Sterling Bag
By Unger Brothers
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXTREMELY RARE STERLING SILVER LADIES HANDBAG OF EXTRAORDINARY BEAUTY WITH THE FACES OF
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 4.75 in W 2.75 in L 6.75 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond & Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
of style and sophistication, imagine removing this from your handbag, powdering your nose and
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Early 1900s European Victorian Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in GB
tour de force of style and sophistication, imagine removing this from your handbag, powdering your nose
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Early 1900s French Victorian Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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H 0.95 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Brass
Moynat Trunk, Moynat Steamer Trunk, Moynat Hat Trunk, Moynat Luggage
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful and very rare Moynat trunk features beautiful checkers canvas, chocolate color
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Brass
H 24.41 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Art Nouveau Gilt Liquor Set with 6 Goblets by WMF, Germany circa 1910
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
clasp, like the one known from handbags or purses. The nickel-plated goblets show a fantastic gilded
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Vintage Brown Crocodile Briefcase
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Collectors-item
Rare hard-sided attache case made of brown hornback crocodile skin with silver
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rare Antique Handbags
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Appl juice Bakelite Frame
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco, Rare black Suede Handbag, with carved Apple juice Bakelite Frame and Black Bakelite clasp
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1920s English Rare Antique Handbags
Antique Whiting & Davis Art Deco Mesh Evening Bag Circa. 1920s-1929
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Galveston, TX
An ornate, rare piece of history is this Whiting & Davis mesh purse, Circa. The 1920s-1929. This
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1920s American Rare Antique Handbags
1920's French Art Deco Evening Bag
Located in Stamford, CT
, carved lapis lazuli clasp and enameled edges in a stylized oriental cloud motif. Very rare piece.
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
snags, gaps, missing beads, or loose strings; it is extremely rare to find one of these as unblemished
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1870s Rare Antique Handbags
1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
Located in Wigan, GB
Featuring a whimsical and colourful design, this rare example of a celluloid frame bag was created
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876.
Rare Louis Vuitton carriage trunk produced
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1870s French Rare Antique Handbags
Louis Vuitton travel trunk c.1913
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
Rare Louis Vuitton trunk from 1913, of an intermediate size between the cabin trunk and the mail
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1910s French Rare Antique Handbags
Louis Vuitton trunk c.1922
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
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This model is particularly rare because few travelers at that time could afford to travel with a trunk
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
French Art Deco Beautiful Beaded & Silk Small Purse/Clutch for Madeleine Vionnet
By Boris Jean Lacroix
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and precious rectangular evening bag/clutch with flap.
It is entirely adorned with
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
Materials
Silk, Beads
H 4.73 in W 7.68 in D 0.2 in
Late Victorian Aubusson Handbag
Located in London, GB
An iconic and rare late Victorian fine Aubusson handbag, the front depicting two female figures
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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Handbags
RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POLISHED CUT STEEL BEADED MISER'S PURSE
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection:
In excellent condition, this "miser's purse" has no holes or snags. A beautiful example of a proper young lady's accessory used from the mid to...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Rare Antique Handbags
Rare Hermes Crocodile Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This unique vintage brown crocodile leather 'Pan' clutch from Hermès featuring a foldover top with Art-deco push-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 19...
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Early 20th Century French Rare Antique Handbags
1920s Exquisite Art Deco Cylindrical Chainmail Fringed Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
An extremely rare, unmarked Art Deco 1920s evening bag, fashioned in a cylindrical form with molded
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880's.
Located in University City, MO
Rare and striking fringed Victorian beaded bag depicting an oriental rug. The detail here is just
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1880s British Rare Antique Handbags
Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
bones and with its rare and very early Louis Vuitton sticker (numbered 3206) it was the perfect
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1870s French Rare Antique Handbags
VERY RARE/COLLECTIBLE/ Louis Vuitton Suitcase-Vanity in brown calf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful decorative and collectible object:
LOUIS VUITTON CIRCA 1920
Very RARE Brown cowhide
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
Rare Louis Vuitton Alzer 60cm Suitcase in brown monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Alzer 60cm suitcase in monogram canvas and brown lozine, encrypted G.C.L,, label with serial number, brass trim, 1 wooden storage basket upholstered with beig...
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1920s French Rare Antique Handbags
Hermes
By Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
additional jars.
This is a very special and rare piece.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Handbags
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Rare Antique Handbags For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of rare antique handbags for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black rare antique handbags, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, blue and more options on these pages. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Rare antique handbags such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Rare Antique Handbags?
On average, rare antique handbags on 1stDibs sell for $1,800, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $27,995 for the highest priced versions of these items.
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 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.
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