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Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag
Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag

Unusual Pearl Beaded Bag

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Faux Pearl Beaded Bag from the 1960's with vintage enameled Indian lion head finials. Pouch

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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Unusual Delill Beaded Filigree Clutch
Unusual Delill Beaded Filigree Clutch

Unusual Delill Beaded Filigree Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual clutch of silvery taupe brocade with applied bronze and enamel metal filigrees with copper

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1980s Philippine Clutches

Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag
Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag

Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag

Located in New York, NY

Charming and Unusual Triple Kiss Lock Pebbled Leather Bag in deep navy. Transformable chain handle

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1960s American Novelty Bags

Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag

Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag

$1,450

H 8 in W 4.5 in L 11 in

Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in New York, NY

Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional

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1950s French Top Handle Bags

Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag
Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag

Unusual 1920s Lucite Frame Satin Bag

Located in Boca Raton, FL

From the 1920s, this unusual evening clutch is elegant and timeless at once. Done in black satin

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1920s American Top Handle Bags

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags
Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag, Charlet Bags

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk

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1950s Japanese Top Handle Bags

Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag
Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag

Walborg Unusual Copper Clad and Lucite Bag

By Walborg

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hard bag by Walborg of martele burnt orange lucite hand "clad" with copper Art and Crafts

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

French Bezel Set Crystal Clutch
French Bezel Set Crystal Clutch

French Bezel Set Crystal Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual clutch purse with minaudiere fittings for powder, lipstick and mirror. There us also an

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1950s French Clutches

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Unusual 1950s Tourist Bag
Unusual 1950s Tourist Bag

Unusual 1950s Tourist Bag

Located in New York, NY

A rare and unusual bag for tourists circa 1950s. Plastic baby with a mohawk is in a suede fringed

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1950s American Handbags and Purses

Rhinestone Lucite 1950's Bracelet Unusual
Rhinestone Lucite 1950's Bracelet Unusual

Rhinestone Lucite 1950's Bracelet Unusual

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is a magnificent Lucite and rhinestone bracelet from the 1950's. The outside is a square shape measuring 3 inches by 3 inches with 2 rows of rhinestones on each of the four sid...

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1950s Unknown Wallets and Small Accessories

Fendi ✿*゚" UNUSUAL COLLECTORS' PIECE Hard Wood Clutch Handbag Bag
Fendi ✿*゚" UNUSUAL COLLECTORS' PIECE Hard Wood Clutch Handbag Bag

Fendi ✿*゚" UNUSUAL COLLECTORS' PIECE Hard Wood Clutch Handbag Bag

By Fendi

Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW

FENDI unusual piece. Done fully by wood with rich tool marks straightforwardly to present a simply

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Uniquely Unusual, Jewel Embellished, Pouch-Styled Handbag
Uniquely Unusual, Jewel Embellished, Pouch-Styled Handbag

Uniquely Unusual, Jewel Embellished, Pouch-Styled Handbag

Located in Oradell, NJ

Offered for sale is this uniquely unusual, jewel embellished black silky satin, pouch-styled

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20th Century Pouches and Wristlets

New Chanel Purse Holder
New Chanel Purse Holder

New Chanel Purse Holder

By Chanel

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a very unusual rare purse holder from Chanel. This purse holder is black and is

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21st Century and Contemporary French Miscellaneous

Unusual Victorian Needlepoint and Enamel Mounted Purse
Unusual Victorian Needlepoint and Enamel Mounted Purse

Unusual Victorian Needlepoint and Enamel Mounted Purse

Located in New York, NY

Charming needlepoint purse with sentimental figural panels of a mother and her child and on the

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Handbags and Purses

Nettie Rosenstein 50s Leather Purse w/ Unusual Padded Handle
Nettie Rosenstein 50s Leather Purse w/ Unusual Padded Handle

Nettie Rosenstein 50s Leather Purse w/ Unusual Padded Handle

By Nettie Rosenstein

Located in Gresham, OR

A rare and unusual Nettie Rosenstein 50s leather handbag with molded, padded leather handles and

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1950s American Handbags and Purses

40s Unusual Plastic Tile Clutch
40s Unusual Plastic Tile Clutch

40s Unusual Plastic Tile Clutch

Located in Gresham, OR

An unusual 40s "plasti-flex" style clutch in black, white and tan. Measures 6" x 12.5" x 1.25

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1940s American Clutches

Unusual Navy Calf Clutch with Handle, 1950s
Unusual Navy Calf Clutch with Handle, 1950s

Unusual Navy Calf Clutch with Handle, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Unusual navy convertible clutch with zipper compartment and leather wrapped handle for use two ways

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1950s American Clutches

60s Modernist Metal Box Bag - Unusual Shape!
60s Modernist Metal Box Bag - Unusual Shape!

60s Modernist Metal Box Bag - Unusual Shape!

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 60s Modernist oblong casket shape evening box bag with stamped, basket weave textured metal and mirror on inner lid. Fabulous!

Measures 1.75" x 1.75" x 6...

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1960s American Clutches

Unusual Vintage Italian Leather Handbag
Unusual Vintage Italian Leather Handbag

Unusual Vintage Italian Leather Handbag

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H 9 in W 16 in D 3 in L 13 in

Unusual Vintage Italian Leather Handbag

Located in Port Hope, ON

Made in Italy for "The Room St Regis - Simpsons", this beautiful brown leader handbag has half moon handled; gold loops on either sides of the handles, and opening/closure is by the ...

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1950s Italian Top Handle Bags

Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp
Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp

Koret 1930s Gilt Leather Circular Clutch with Unusual Bow Clasp

By Koret

Located in Gresham, OR

A wonderful 1930s clutch from Koret in gilt leather of a circular design with a decorative rhinestone embellished bow. Part of the center knot of the bow lifts to form the latch to ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clutches

Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag
Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag

Rare Unusual 3 in 1 Bakelite handbag

Located in New York, NY

This extremely rare handbag can be changed into three different exteriors. The handbag has clear Bakelite. 1st, you have the option of having either a black-patent, or you can have a...

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1940s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse
Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse

Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse

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H 5.5 in W 3.5 in L 6.5 in

Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Nautilus Shell Purse clad in different panels of colored snakeskin in shades of rasberry

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1980s Unknown Shoulder Bags

Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris
Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris

Unusual Needlepoint Clutch, Jacomo, Paris

By Jacomo

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Needlepoint Clutch in the Japanese taste, mounted by Jacomo ,Paris. Hand embroidered

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1980s French Clutches

Unusual Gucci Shoulder Bag
Unusual Gucci Shoulder Bag

Unusual Gucci Shoulder Bag

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H 12 in W 5 in L 12 in

Unusual Gucci Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in New York, NY

Gucci's sleek square black calf shoulder bag with lacquered logo frame and chain by Tom Ford. The frame is lacquered in a brownish red high polish finish. 12" x 12" x 5" at top. Cha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Unusual Pave Swirl Clutch
Unusual Pave Swirl Clutch

Unusual Pave Swirl Clutch

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hand applied pave rhinestone clutch in a swirl pattern of brown, green and aurora borealis

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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag
Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag

Vintage Whiting & Davis Unusual Opening Mesh Evening bag

By Whiting & Davis

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Whiting & Davis Silver-tone Mesh evening bag shapes like any other evening bag, until you open it! When opened, the opening is rectangle. The clasp is highlighted with two rh...

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1970s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Longchamp Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Bag, Unusual Zipper Opening
Longchamp Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Bag, Unusual Zipper Opening

Longchamp Vintage Black Leather Shoulder Bag, Unusual Zipper Opening

By Longchamp

Located in New Hope, PA

This supple black leather bag has a wide base tapering as it rises to the top of the bag. There is a zipper closure which starts on the one side of the top and unzips across the top ...

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Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Unusual  Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900
Unusual  Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900

Unusual Chinese Export Embroidered Bag circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Made for the western market circa 1900,of fine and unusual embroidery of yellow butterflies,canton

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20th Century Chinese Edwardian Pouches and Wristlets

1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion
1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion

1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion

By Fendi

Located in Port Hope, ON

In excellent shape both in condition and design, this handbag features gold hardware; one ribbed strap and ribbed sides. Altogether a great accessory.

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s
A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s

A rare and highly unusual Bakelite topped 'Chinese man' handbag, France, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

A wonderful and quite unique subject for this handbag! Made from carved and hand painted Bakelite, in France, it has the most unique way of opening - the Chinese man's hat lifts up, ...

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Unusual Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case or Carry On Bag + Luggage Tag 1980s
Unusual Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case or Carry On Bag + Luggage Tag 1980s

Unusual Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case or Carry On Bag + Luggage Tag 1980s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This hard-sided train case or carry-on beauty bag was made by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980s. Hard to find nowadays, it features their signature monogram canvas and is trimmed in ...

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1980s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch
Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch

Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch

Located in New York, NY

along with a crystal rod purse pull. Extremely unusual and attractive combination. Beautifully made

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Tan Lizard Unusual Two-Sided Structured Purse
Tan Lizard Unusual Two-Sided Structured Purse

Tan Lizard Unusual Two-Sided Structured Purse

By Lederer

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual lizard skin purse that is hinged on the side and opens like a book. The hinges are

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1960s French Handbags and Purses

Unusual Koret Leather Handbag
Unusual Koret Leather Handbag

Unusual Koret Leather Handbag

By Koret

Located in Chicago, IL

you can see, the origianl coin purse and mirror are included. The total

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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre
Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre

Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre

By Judith Leiber

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Judith Leiber unusual cabachon minaudierre

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1980s American Handbags and Purses

Unusual  Vintage Fendi Clutch
Unusual  Vintage Fendi Clutch

Unusual Vintage Fendi Clutch

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H 5 in W 13 in D 3 in

Unusual Vintage Fendi Clutch

By Fendi

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fabulous never used vintage Fendi bag of leather, patent leather and unusual beaded

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1980s Italian Clutches

Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970
Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970

Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970

By Fendi

Located in Cloverdale, CA

Fendi unusual wood leather and canvas bag circa 1970 8 1/2" x 6' x 1"

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1970s Italian Handbags and Purses

Rare Vintage Unusual Clutch Tapestry Bag
Rare Vintage Unusual Clutch Tapestry Bag

Rare Vintage Unusual Clutch Tapestry Bag

Located in New York, NY

to a salmon /pink lining interior. The inside purse has shirred lining of the same color. It's in

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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Unusual CHANEL Red Leather Chevron Shoulder Bag
Unusual CHANEL Red Leather Chevron Shoulder Bag

Unusual CHANEL Red Leather Chevron Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusual CHANEL bag with a leather and gold plated metal strap, probably dating to the

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20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags

Unusual and Colorful  Leather Evening Clutch Handscreened
Unusual and Colorful  Leather Evening Clutch Handscreened

Unusual and Colorful Leather Evening Clutch Handscreened

By Holtzmann's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Unusual metallic colorblock clutch in leather with piped seams and a silvertone etched clasp.

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare Lamoplex Lucite purse in confetti lucite by Myles Originals
Rare Lamoplex Lucite purse in confetti lucite by Myles Originals

Rare Lamoplex Lucite purse in confetti lucite by Myles Originals

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Myles Originals unusual Lamoplex Lucite purse in pale Green Confetti lucite with “Gold” and

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Iconic 1960's Paco Rabbane Bag with Unusual Clasp
Iconic 1960's Paco Rabbane Bag with Unusual Clasp

Iconic 1960's Paco Rabbane Bag with Unusual Clasp

By Paco Rabanne

Located in Chicago, IL

Still modern and contemporary some fifty years later. This aluminum interlocking disc chainmaille bag has a drop of 13 1/2 ". The original metal tag is attached.

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1960s French Shoulder Bags

Unusual Chanel Jumbo Black Leather 'Mosaic' Shoulder Bag
Unusual Chanel Jumbo Black Leather 'Mosaic' Shoulder Bag

Unusual Chanel Jumbo Black Leather 'Mosaic' Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in By Appointment Only, GB

A rare & unusual Chanel jumbo-sized black lambskin leather, 'Mosaic', shoulder or clutch bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Judith Leiber Skin Crossbody with Jeweled Chain by Funky Finders
Judith Leiber Skin Crossbody with Jeweled Chain by Funky Finders

Judith Leiber Skin Crossbody with Jeweled Chain by Funky Finders

By Judith Leiber

Located in Stamford, CT

funkyfinders is pleased to share this unusual judith leiber barrel purse with a subdued gray

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1980s American Shoulder Bags

jacomo paris pleated patent leather clutch
jacomo paris pleated patent leather clutch

jacomo paris pleated patent leather clutch

Located in Stamford, CT

closure accents the unusual purse. 5.5" length 5" height

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1980s French Clutches

Koret Black Calfskin Umbrella Handle Purse
Koret Black Calfskin Umbrella Handle Purse

Koret Black Calfskin Umbrella Handle Purse

Located in New York, NY

Most unusual envelop type purse from the 1950's by Koret. The bag is black calfskin and the

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1950s American Clutches

Unusual Tri-Color Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
Unusual Tri-Color Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch

Unusual Tri-Color Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch

By Bottega Veneta

Located in Teaneck, NJ

Gorgeous Bottega Veneta classic knot clutch in black, red and white. Pristine condition.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches

Unusual 1970s Round Brass Bucket Bag on a Chain
Unusual 1970s Round Brass Bucket Bag on a Chain

Unusual 1970s Round Brass Bucket Bag on a Chain

Located in Rockwood, ON

This is so unusual and quirky. It is definitely not a bag you will see every day. Suspended from

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1970s Shoulder Bags

Rare and Unusual Abstract Leather Evening Bag Austria 1930's
Rare and Unusual Abstract Leather Evening Bag Austria 1930's

Rare and Unusual Abstract Leather Evening Bag Austria 1930's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

This is a most unusual evening bag. It is made of black leather and has a type of abstract ruching

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1930s Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

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1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

1950s Vintage Brown + Beige Wool Blazer Jacket Size XS

Located in Sparks, NV

Darling vintage early-1950s blazer jacket in a beige and brown woven wool. Fully lined with front button closure. Light shoulder pads are sewn in underneath the lining. This has a ju...

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1950s American Blazers

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag
Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

$24,999

H 11.5 in W 6 in L 11.5 in

Hermes LG Vintage Brown Croc Doctor Bag

By Hermès

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hermes rare and collectible large doctor’s bag in brown shiny croc, lined in brown leather and caramel velvet, gold tone hardware. Dates back to the 50s , pre date stamp. Handle drop...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Briefcases and Attachés

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s
Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

$235Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 3 in D 1 in

Evans Gilt Metal Guilloche Enamel Evening Bag Compact Case c 1950s

By Evans Case Company

Located in University City, MO

Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a g...

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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown
1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown

$224Sale Price|20% Off

H 7 in W 3 in L 7 in

1990s Vintage GUCCI Small Bamboo Leather Handbag Metallic Brown

By Gucci

Located in Bangkok, TH

This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress

By Versace

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...

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Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s

Located in Tucson, AZ

Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...

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1960s Hong Kong Shift Dresses

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Silk Ivory Corset Knee-Length Dress Bride Bridal Wedding
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Silk Ivory Corset Knee-Length Dress Bride Bridal Wedding

ROBERTO CAVALLI 2006 Silk Ivory Corset Knee-Length Dress Bride Bridal Wedding

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Leonardo, NJ

So amazing to wear as a part of your wedding festivities ceremonies Roberto Cavalli Vintage 2006 Warm toned ivory Silk blend Has stretch Gold hardware Deep plunge v-neck Adjustable c...

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Early 2000s Cocktail Dresses

Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag
Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag

Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag

$1,479

H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 15.75 in

Iconic Gucci Vintage Black Leather Horse Bit 1955 Shoulder Bag

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A timeless piece from Gucci’s storied archive, this 1970s black leather shoulder bag exudes understated elegance and vintage sophistication. Crafted in smooth, supple leather, the de...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s
Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

Gucci Italy Rare Sleek Gilt Metal Minaudiere' Clutch c 1970s

By Gucci

Located in University City, MO

Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that runs vertically across the center o...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Water Mill, NY

An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...

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1960s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse

New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern. Lined in gorgeous golden sil...

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1960s Belgian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket
Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

Giorgio Armani 1990s 90s Vintage Khaki / Light Green Herringbone Blazer Jacket

By Giorgio Armani

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully tailored vintage Giorgio Armani blazer! This fitted blazer is a khaki/ on the verge of light green, with herringbone print throughout. Two pockets at each side of the wai...

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1990s Italian Blazers

Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970

Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970

By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld

Located in University City, MO

HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side ...

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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch

By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...

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Early 2000s Italian Clutches

Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015
Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015

Christian Dior New Silk Dress S/S 2015

By Christian Dior

Located in Water Mill, NY

A beautiful yellow silk gown dress from Christian Dior. It is sleeveless and has a crew neckline with tucks around it's circumference opening to the hem which has a side slit- chic ...

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2010s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets

Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...

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20th Century Coats and Outerwear

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Unusual Purses For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of unusual purses for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer black unusual purses, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find brown, beige and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of unusual purses over the years, but those made by Chanel, Goyard and Judith Leiber 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 are Unusual Purses?

On average, unusual purses on 1stDibs sell for $597, while they’re typically $144 on the low end and $13,785 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses 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 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.