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Art Deco Reticule Purse  in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Art Deco Reticule Purse  in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925

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 iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.

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1920s French Top Handle Bags

A precious red Leather Reticule purse with tortoiseshell inlay - England C. 1836
A precious red Leather Reticule purse with tortoiseshell inlay - England C. 1836

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 William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Insid...

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1830s English Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Art Deco Pink Beaded Fringe Evening Purse Velvet Lined C. 1920s
Antique Art Deco Pink Beaded Fringe Evening Purse Velvet Lined C. 1920s

Antique Art Deco Pink Beaded Fringe Evening Purse Velvet Lined C. 1920s

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exceptional antique Art Deco hand-beaded evening reticule purse dating to the 1920s Flapper era. Crafted with meticulous hand-beading on both sides, this bag features a delicate ...

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1920s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Antique Mesh Reticule Evening Purse Bag Silk Lined Tassel C. 1900s
Antique Antique Mesh Reticule Evening Purse Bag Silk Lined Tassel C. 1900s

Antique Antique Mesh Reticule Evening Purse Bag Silk Lined Tassel C. 1900s

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exquisite antique metal mesh reticule evening purse dating to the late Victorian to Edwardian era (circa 1900s–1910s).

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Early 1900s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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1920's Luscious Kelly Green Beaded Reticule/Handbag
1920's Luscious Kelly Green Beaded Reticule/Handbag

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.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses

1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag
1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag

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 drawstring style bag. Its shape is elongated and it has three rows of looped beadwork runni...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s

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 1870s. A hinged oval lid embellished with a bezel-set green-swirled Peking glass c...

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1870s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810
Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810

Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1800-1810 France Interesting Reticule without flange dating from the First French Empire in steel mesh of violonnée or horseshoe shape. Beautiful work of large central rosette,...

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Early 1800s French Clutches

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Autumn-Winter 1977 collection France Small purse, bag or reticule for evening wear to match the blouse and skirt set, posted separately.

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1970s French Clutches

Art Deco Reticule Purse  in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Art Deco Reticule Purse  in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925

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 iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.

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1920s French Top Handle Bags

A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century
A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century

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 dating from the early 19th century.

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1810s French Top Handle Bags

A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836

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 King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Insi...

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1830s English Evening Bags and Minaudières

A French Empire Reticule in Leather and Steel beads - France Circa 1795-1815
A French Empire Reticule in Leather and Steel beads - France Circa 1795-1815

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 beads, complete with its original chain and dating from the first quarter of the 1...

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1790s French Wallets

Red Andrinople embroidered wool felt Wallet - France Circa 1870
Red Andrinople embroidered wool felt Wallet - France Circa 1870

Red Andrinople embroidered wool felt Wallet - France Circa 1870

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1870. France Elegant reticule or purse in wool felt embroidered with red Andrinople in the Turkish style, dating from the Second French Empire.

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1870s French Wallets

A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950

A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed by a tie in ivory silk cord.

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1950s French Twin Sets

A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950

A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Toulon, FR

Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed by a tie in ivory silk cord.

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1950s French Twin Sets

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977

By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent

Located in Toulon, FR

Autumn-Winter 1977 collection France Small purse, bag or reticule for evening wear to match the blouse and skirt set, posted separately.

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1970s French Clutches

Black silk velvet evening reticule Venetia Studium
Black silk velvet evening reticule Venetia Studium

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...

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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule
Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule

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.

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Antique 19th Century British George III Antiquities

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Silk

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By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin

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 ...

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20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in Sharon, CT

Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.

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1980s French Evening Gowns

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress

By John Galliano

Located in New York, NY

A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...

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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6

Located in Nashville, TN

This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...

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1930s Evening Gowns

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs

Located in London, GB

This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...

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1920s British Opera Coats

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole
Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

$1,595Sale Price|25% Off

H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in Dm 37.41 in

Antique Lace and Silk Beige Parasol Umbrella Bamboo pole

Located in VALLADOLID, ES

Outstandind and very refined antique lace and silk parasol with a bamboo pole. This French parasol dates from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is crafted from exquisite French la...

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1890s French Textiles and Quilts

A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.
A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.

A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1855. France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second French Empire. Boned bodice with int...

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1850s French Day Dresses

A Ball gown in pink embroidered silk by Rolf & Cie - Paris Circa 1920
A Ball gown in pink embroidered silk by Rolf & Cie - Paris Circa 1920

A Ball gown in pink embroidered silk by Rolf & Cie - Paris Circa 1920

Located in Toulon, FR

Circa 1920-1925 France Stunning evening gown in pink silk embroidered with pearls and sequins from Rolf & Cie in Paris, dating from the Twenties. Dress with thin straps, low wais...

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1920s French Ball Gowns

Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997

Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in London, GB

Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...

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1990s Italian Jackets

Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s
Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s

Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse 1920s

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage glamour and craftsmanship. Its intricate chainmail mesh exterior is adorned with vibra...

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1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone app...

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1940s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s

Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace. Threads of lamé woven into the mauve filigree. Matching mauve pink satin-backed cr...

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20th Century Evening Gowns

Pale green velvet Opera cape with fur ivory collar Circa 1925
Pale green velvet Opera cape with fur ivory collar Circa 1925

Pale green velvet Opera cape with fur ivory collar Circa 1925

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Pale green velvet cape with fur collar. Passementerie hook&eye closure on the middle front + one velvet button and buttonhole on the top middle front. One size THIS COAT CANNOT BE ...

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1920s Unknown Capes

Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4

Located in Nashville, TN

Made in the most sumptuous gold silk satin, this original 1930's dress and matching jacket, is a rare set to behold and never again find. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is fr...

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1930s Evening Gowns

Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare
Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare

Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare

$10,285Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 0.99 in L 3.55 in

Chanel 1980s Beaded Jeweled Minaudiere Ultra Rare

By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

An exceptionally rare archival piece from Chanel, estimated to date back to 1988. This cylindrical clutch features intricate hand-applied beading, vibrant cabochons, and a bold centr...

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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Reticule Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary reticule purse for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for an option in brown and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in beige, gray and more. If you’re looking for a reticule purse from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Bottega Veneta and Pierre Balmain are often thought to be among the most stylish. 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 is a Reticule Purse?

Prices for a reticule purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $325 and can go as high as $58,000, while, on average they fetch $2,112.

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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.

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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.