$1,062
Size: Height 21 cm, width 23 cm.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn-Winter 1977 collection France Small purse, bag or reticule for evening wear to match the
$608
Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in
$2,777
Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
A precious red Leather Reticule purse with tortoiseshell inlay - England C. 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King
1920's Luscious Kelly Green Beaded Reticule/Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a luscious kelly green beaded reticule, drawstring style purse of the 1920's vintage. It
1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a strikingly lovely 1920's vintage, cobalt blue and white glass beaded reticule or
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed expandable hand-beaded reticule evening bag from around the
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Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in
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Size: 22cm X 22 cm. Thickness 7 cm
A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1810/1830 Europe Elegant purse or reticule in green taffeta and leather lined with Indienne
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Size: Oval base of 22 cm
Purse Reticule in trimmings, petit point and taffeta - France around 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France Elegant petit point reticule or purse dating from the Second French Empire
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Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
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
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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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
held at the hips. Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
held at the hips. Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed
Black silk velvet evening reticule Venetia Studium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fortuny style silk velvet evening bag from Venetia Studium, the atelier-firm known worldwide for the exclusive production of the original Lamps...Black silk velvet with Venetian glas...
Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule
Located in Tetbury, GB
A magnificent 19th century English silk purse or reticule with wirework and sequin decoration. To
Silk
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Adorable Authentic Hermès Pill Box "Kelly" Bag shape The smallest Kelly bag ever made Will come with its original safety pin, allowing it to be hung Can be used to put ...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
Emanuel Ungaro Ethereal Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Dress Gown
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emanuel Ungaro dreamlike evening dress fashioned of layers of silk chiffon. Shade is a very soft pearl white with underdress of light blue. So it creates an attractive visual sha...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
2003 S/S Alexander McQueen Sleeveless Sequin Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Studio City, CA
2003 S/S Alexander McQueen "Irere" collection pale gold sequined sleeveless dress with concealed mother-of-pearl buttons and pleats at the hips, producing a graduated front hem which...
Valentino New Cut out Silk Gown SS 2001
By Valentino
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk gown from Valentino. It is sleeveless with cut outs at the waist front, sides and back which including the chest décolletage are covered in fine black c...
Vintage Valentino sleeveless lace peach pink babydoll flared mini cocktail dress
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vintage Valentino babydoll style mini dress in pink / peach Sleeveless style dress with a floral crochet upper that then flares out into a flowing triple layered skirt Can be worn wi...
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...
Vintage Valentino Floral Embellished Beaded Tulle Skirt
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Embellished Tulle Skirt Beige skirt with pleated tulle hem, sequin floral design throughout and side zip closure. Size tag removed Measurements: Waist 28“, Hip 3...
1980's VALENTINO black pleated strapless dress
By Valentino
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet-black, pleated , silk mini dress from Valentino Boutique dating to the early 1980's. Fits a size 6 or possibly an 8. Approximate measurements are: bust 36", waist 28", hips 36", ...
NWT Gianfranco Ferre Size 8 Navy Blue White Sequin Paillettes Silk Chiffon Top
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in San Diego, CA
Brand new with tags beautiful early 2000s GIANFRANCO FERRE navy blue and white sequin and paillette encrusted silk chiffon blouse ! Features thousands of hand-sewn sequins and beads ...
$16,909
Size: Equivalent to French size 38
A black silk cocktail Gown by Christian Dior HC - Fuseau line, A/W 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn/Winter Collection 1957-1958 Paris A rare black ribbed satin cocktail dress from Christian Dior's last collection before his death on 23 October 1957. This model, numbered 90...
John Galliano Vintage Deco Inspired Bias Cut Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Galliano vintage 2003 bias cut gown adorned with a shower of hand sewn pale gold circular paillettes and tiny sequins in an inverted diamond pattern. Scoop neck bodice. Feature...
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut transparent blouse with black ribbon trim, choker, fabric button fastenings and caplet. Slim...
S/S 1999 Giorgio Armani Runway Pink Floral Sequin Embroidery Mesh Overlay Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Giorgio Armani’s Spring/Summer 1999 collection, this ethereal pink gown features a fuchsia silk base overlaid with delicate lavender tulle. Intricate floral embroidery, accented...
Yves Saint Laurent Black Velvet Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Black velvet and trimming rigid bucket bag with two pompoms. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 17 cm - Height: 14 cm - ...
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