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Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
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1940s Unknown Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage 40s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
40s Dark Brown Alligator Handbag
H 8 in W 2.75 in L 9 in
1940s Italian Taupe Alligator Croc Embossed Vintage 40s Leather Handbag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1940s Italian made alligator / crocodile embossed patent leather bag! Perfect taupe color is great all year, and matches anything. Pale gold hardware, and removable chain strap....
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1940s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Harry Rosenfeld 40s Clutch in Beautiful Tweed and Gold Leather
By Rosenfeld, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
An absolutely gorgeous 1940s Harry Rosenfeld Original clutch handbag: Envelope style with button
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980. This iconic speedy
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1970s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Valentino Faille and Pleated Satin Clutch with Jeweled Chain
By Valentino
Located in New York, NY
interior clips. 1980's Italy. Excellent condition. 8" x 6" x 2". Strap 40".
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Carlos Falchi Pieced Snake and Calf Bag
By Carlos Falchi
Located in New York, NY
strap can be folded into the clutch. Striking and unusual design from Carlos Falchi. 1980's USA. 9" x 8
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1980s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Silver Hard Case Alligator Embossed Kiss Lock Evening Bag W Chain Strap
Located in Portland, OR
We love this vintage 1980s alligator embossed silver plated handbag with the interesting faux
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Hermes Style Leather and Canvas Travel Bag, T. Anthony
By T. Anthony
Located in New York, NY
Striking Hermes Style Leather and Canvas Travel Bag by T. Anthony from the 1990's. Heavy red cotton
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1990s American Vintage 40s Handbags

LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Boite Chapeaux 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Boite Chapeaux 40 Xupes Reference
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1990s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
By Bags by Josef
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
) marks. From The 1930s-40s. Measurements are in inches: 9 1/2 at the widest side to side 4 high bag only
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1930s American Vintage 40s Handbags

CHANEL Red Lambskin Leather Gold Hardware Micro Mini Pochette Waist Belt Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1990's Collection Lambskin Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather
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Late 20th Century Vintage 40s Handbags

Koret Mid-Century Modern Black Patent Leather and Brass Handbag or Shoulder Bag
By Koret
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
inside. Koret was a leading designer and manufacturer of bags in the 40's and 50's, and examples are
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Brass

Chanel vtg tan camel beige turtleneck gold logo button cashmere dress sweater
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
buttons engraved with a Chanel handbag with a CC logo Open turtleneck style collar that can be worn undone
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1990s British Vintage 40s Handbags

Gucci 1970 Milan Very Rare Choker Necklace 18Kt Gold 16.02 Cts in Tourmaline
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
, circa1970's. Carefully crafted in solid 18 karats yellow gold with details in white gold. this choker is
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1970s Italian Modernist Vintage 40s Handbags

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Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rena Lange Black silk Corset with lace-up front off the shoulder neckline
By Rena Lange
Located in Bilbao, ES
front and zip closure at back Bust: 30" Waist: 25.5" Length: 18" 100% Silk Size 40 Europe, Medium-Tall
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1990s German Vintage 40s Handbags

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Profile Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs of Jean Cocteau are on permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Profile Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S., an exhibition of the Cocteau
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso w Baby Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
Menton, France. In the U.S., an exhibition of the Cocteau photographs was premiered at Westwood Gallery
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Music Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S., an exhibition of the Cocteau photographs was premiered at Westwood
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Garden Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs of Jean Cocteau are on permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
, France. In the U.S., an exhibition of the Cocteau photographs was premiered at Westwood Gallery, New York
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Arles Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S., an exhibition of the Cocteau photographs was premiered at Westwood
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Feria Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs of Jean Cocteau are on permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Friends Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs of Jean Cocteau are on permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

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Holzman Oversized Elliptical Tapestry Handbag
By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
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1950s American Vintage 40s Handbags

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition with satin lining, and original box. Medium size purse will accommodate cell phone.
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1950s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Cartier 18 Karat Yellow Gold 10MM Band Designer: Cartier Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: ring measures 10MM wide Size: 5.5 (complimentary sizing available) Serial # 37XXX Weig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vintage 40s Handbags

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage GUCCI Web Navy GG Monogram Canvas Soft-Sided Vanity Trunk Bag Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI soft-sided vanity trunk is crafted of GG monogram coated canvas in navy decorated with Gucci’s iconic red/blue Web band trimmed with smooth leather in navy. This v...
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1970s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Stunning Victorian Old-Cut Diamond Fringe Tiara Convertible to Necklace Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique diamond tiara convertible to a necklace, c.1880s, the tiara designed as a relatively short compact fringe which almost gives the impression of a bandeau style tiar...
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Late 19th Century Vintage 40s Handbags

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Elegant Evening Bag or Pochette
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant fabric clutch bag with beaded decorations of fine Italian manufacture, belonging to the 1980s. The clutch is a handbag for theater or occasions very set and elegant above nor...
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Exclusive Black Crocodile Leather Kelly Style Handbag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hardware In preloved conditi...
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

1960s Roberta di Camerino black bag
By Roberta Di Camerino
Located in Capri, IT
1960s Roberta di Camerino black bag in textile and velvet. Lining Red leather
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1960s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

1960s Roberta di Camerino black bag
1960s Roberta di Camerino black bag
W 12.21 in D 1.58 in L 14.18 in
Vintage Hermes White Flap Front Tab Closure Gold Hardware 1980s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Hermes white flap front bag with gold buckle front and center front tab closure. Short handle or strap, with gold buckles at either bag side. From the 1980s M in a circle dat...
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1980s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Art Deco 4.03 carats Colombian Emerald Ring Minor Oil Type AGL Certificate
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful 4,03 ct Colombia Minor Oil Emerald, settled in a platinum and diamonds art deco ring. The color of this Emerald is top scale. Certificate AGL Stating the 4,03cts emerald to...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage 40s Handbags

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Bottega Veneta intrecciato weave has and will always be an iconic staple of leather and luxury. The less-is-more approach allows the design to speak for itself and ensures that i...
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

1910s Edwardian Alligator Chatelaine Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1910s Edwardian Alligator Chatelaine Purse. Brown Alligator Chatelaine purse with strap and clip. Made to be clipped on to a belt.
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1910s Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Tan Crocodile Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic biscuit colour top handle vintage crocodile handbag. The bag has a central clasp and internally there are two pouch pockets and one zip pocket. The bag has four stud feet. Mea...
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1960s Unknown Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Tan Crocodile Handbag
Vintage Tan Crocodile Handbag
H 8 in W 11 in D 48 in
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Floral Signature Print Multi-Color Velvet Leather Handbag
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Floral Signature Print Multi-Color Velvet Leather Handbag Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci by Jana Style: Handbag Color(s): Shades of black, green, pink,...
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1960s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Schitz Paris Rare Black Crocodile Handbag with Gold Hardware 1953.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Schitz, Paris rare black crocodile frame handbag with gold hardware from 1953. Schitz was a leather goods shop in Paris retailing luggage, handbags, small cases, umbrellas in exotic ...
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1950s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile hand bag, The bag has a central top fastening and internally there is one pouch pocket and one zip pocket. Measuerments: width 12'', height 8 1/2'', depth 3...
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1960s Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag
Vintage Black Crocodile Handbag
H 9 in W 12 in D 3 in

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Black suede 1940s bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
the finest in 40s handbag design. Excellent condition. Double handles.
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Late 40's-Early 50's-White Plastic Coil Summertime Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a charming and unusual late 1940's-early 50's, white plastic coil summertime handbag. These
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20th Century Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage 1940s black macrame drawstring bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage WW II era 40s four-sided bag. Black macrame with red lining and drawsting closure.
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Exceptional wild black crocodile clutch c.1940
Located in Verviers, BE
A wide and very elegant black crocodile clutch of the 40s, suede lining. Very good vintage
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

1940s Elizabeth Arden snake embossed envelope clutch bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 40s snake embossed clutch. Label Elizabeth Arden Paris New York. There was an optional
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

1983 Salvatore Ferragamo Brown Suede Shoulder bag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage new/old 1980's Salvatore Ferragamo brown suede handbag with leather trim and shoulder strap
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Chanel Red Vintage Bag
By Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
the bag - and your inner vixen - the perfect amount of 40s glamour. 7.75" L x 2.25" W x 5.5" H. Item
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20th Century Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Chanel Red Vintage Bag
Chanel Red Vintage Bag
H 5.5 in W 2.25 in L 7.75 in
Kieselstein Cord Black Suede Large Trophy Bag With Labrador Closure.
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1, KIESELSTEIN-CORD
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and this handbag is S/N V.00184 10 1/2" x 10" x 4" Handle drop: 4" Strap length: 40"
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20th Century Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Nina Ricci Purse with Matching Belt - Rare Mint Condition
By Nina Ricci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here you have from the 1960’s an extremely rare Nina Ricci purse with a matching belt in
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20th Century French Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage Mulberry croc embossed brown Kelly bag with shoulder strap. Roger Saul.
By Mulberry
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
the Roger Saul era in the early 90's. It has its deep elegant Kelly style with gold tone hardware
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1990s English Vintage 40s Handbags

1993 Chanel Black Boucle and Novelty-Print Silk 3-Piece Ensemble
By Chanel
Located in London, Chelsea
repeats of pearls, shoes, handbags, camellias and ‘Chanel’. It has a chain tie belt to the waist with
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1990s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage 40's Hermes Lady Clutch in Black Lizard
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Hermes vintage Lady clutch in black lizard and silver plated hardware. Good vintage condition but it prresents some signs of use. Size 23x18 cm
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1940s French Vintage 40s Handbags

1940s Black Beaded and Embroidered Floral Handbag
Located in London, GB
This gorgeous 40’s handbag features an intricate multi-coloured embroidered floral motif on a black
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Mahogany Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s alligator handbag. Leather interior with side pockets. Gold toned clasp. 15" strap.
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Mahogany Alligator Handbag
40s Mahogany Alligator Handbag
H 4.75 in W 3 in L 8.5 in
40s Summer "Telephone Cord" Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
A great little 1940s summer purse embellished with forest green, yellow, creme and beige "telephone cord." Braided handle, zippered top and bucket bottom. Lined in faille.
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Black Suede Petite Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Black Suede Petite Handbag. Gold tone hardware. Satin lining with two small compartments.
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Blue Iridescent Round Beaded Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Blue Iridescent Round Beaded Handbag. Lined. Measurements: Height: 4 1/2 inches
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

Oversized 40s Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1940s black leather clutch in a great semi-circular shape! Snap closure, acetate lining.
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Oversized 40s Clutch
Oversized 40s Clutch
H 8 in W 15 in
Spectacular 40s Genuine Alligator Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
An amazingly beautiful and heavily scaled brown genuine alligator clutch from the 40s. Made in
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1940s Cuban Vintage 40s Handbags

Incredible 40s Red Lizard Box Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A spectacular 40s structured box bag of vivid red lizard skin with shiny gold hardware frame. A
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Smart 40s Checkerboard Clutches
Located in Gresham, OR
We have 2 fantastic 1940s "Plasticflex" clutches in a checkerboard pattern:

1. Brown/white alternating tiles woven together with leather lacing. Original zipper fob ...
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Alligator Clutch w/ Tab Closure
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1940s genuine alligator clutch in deep brown from Argentina. Slide tab closure and clean leather interior.

Measures 15" x 8" x 2"
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1940s Argentine Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Red Plasti-Square Clutch
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Red Plasti-Square Clutch. Navy blue cotton twill lining, one side pocket. Snap closure.
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

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 Vintage 40s Handbags

Huge 40s Deitsch Alligator Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
Wonderful 1940s Deitsch brown alligator clutch handbag with pleated detailing on the front flap
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Avant Guarde Box Bag - Fur Embellished
Located in Gresham, OR
An unusual avant guarde 40s custom made box bag. Black suede exterior, red faille interior with
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Fantastic 40's Red Snakeskin Box Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
Exotic structured 1940's red snakeskin box bag hinges open to reveal a mirrored lid and black file
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

A Superb 40s Leather and Bakelite Box Bag
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Rosenfeld black leather and bakelite 40s box bag with mirrored lid. Interior is lined
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Navy Goat Skin Clutch -- Never Used!
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 40s deadstock navy goat skin clutch with original tag still attached inside. Outside
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s French Gunmetal Gray Hand-Beaded Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 1940s French hand-beaded clutch in a gunmetal colored chevron pattern. Slate satin lining is in excellent condition.

Measures 10" x 6"
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1940s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Harry Rosenfeld 40s Incredible Grecian-Inspired Beaded Clutch
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
Harry Rosenfeld 40s incredible Grecian-inspired beaded clutch with interior of gold leather
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s "Plasti-Flex" Style Ivory Plastic Tile Clutch
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful "plasti-flex" style 40s tiled clutch with a green faille lining. Zippered closure in
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage 40's Pouch
Located in London, GB
This is what Rewind Vintage is all about. We've found the most beautiful and elegant evening clutch from the 1940s, detailed with tiny crystals and a fabulous large blue rhinestone a...
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20th Century French Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Two-Tone Western Style Suede Bag with Gold Metals Studs
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful 1940s two-tone western style suede and satin bag w/ gold metal studs and gold tone clasp. In excellent condition

Dimensions:
10" x 6" x 5"
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

Huge 40s Caiman Crocodile Satchel with Great Hardware
Located in Gresham, OR
Huge 40s Caiman Crocodile Satchel with great hardware! Great travel bag: very large opening and
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1940s Argentine Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Koret Caviar Bead and Braid Embellished Evening Bag
By Koret
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s Koret evening bag with an unusually deep shape, extravagantly embellished with black glass caviar beading and braid work over the entire bag and handles. Satin inte...
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s French Made Caviar Beaded and Stoned Frame Evening Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A gorgeous 1940s caviar beaded evening bag in white with incredibly embellished heavy frame. Satin lined with minor staining. "Snake" chain handle.
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1940s French Vintage 40s Handbags

French 40s Lizard Evening Bag with Peking Glass and Marcasites
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1940s French evening bag with gold-tone metal frame studded with Peking glass cabochons and marcasite. Marked Cerny Made in France. Black lizard skin in excellent condi...
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1940s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage French Black Leather Handbag
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautifully crafted leather handbag from the late 40s, early 50s. From the circular handles, to the
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1950s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Vintage French Black Leather Handbag
Vintage French Black Leather Handbag
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in L 13 in
1980's Judith Leiber Karung Convertible Clutch Handbag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Atlanta, GA
Though this handbag is from the 1980's, there is a touch of 1970's disco styling to Judith Leiber's
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Monogram Canvas Handbag, France 1980.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, France pre 1980. This iconic speedy was first
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1970s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Hermès Kelly Retourne Handbag Gold Fjord Leather with Gold Hardware 40, 1985.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Kelly Retourne Handbag Gold Fjord Leather with Gold Hardware 40, dated 1985. Hand crafted
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1980s French Vintage 40s Handbags

ETTORE BUGATTI Italian 90s Blue Leather LARGE SATCHEL Handbag Limited Ed RARE
Located in Rome, Rome
. measurements:14 3/4 x 17 1/4 x 9 1/2 inches - 40 x 43,8 x 24 cm Logos / Tags: 'Produced and distributed
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20th Century Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

1980's CHANEL black quilted bag with gilt chain
By Chanel
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Classic black lambskin leather quilted bag from Chanel dating to the 1990's. Bag measures about 8
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Late 20th Century French Vintage 40s Handbags

Walborg Hand-Beaded Belgian Evening Clutch
By Walborg
Located in Gresham, OR
A fantastic 40s Walborg clutch hand beaded in Belgium in beautiful iridescent green beading. Satin
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1940s Belgian Vintage 40s Handbags

CHANEL Velvet Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Austin, TX
1930's - early 40's. From the looks of interior construction and size. Some all over wear. Snaps to
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1940s French Vintage 40s Handbags

CHANEL Velvet Clutch
CHANEL Velvet Clutch
H 4 in W 7 in D 1 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40 Brand- Louis
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1990s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40 Brand- Louis
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1990s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Fendi Vintage Red FF Monogram Canvas Messenger Bag
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
. 'FENDI s.a.s Roma - Made in Italy' embossed inside Condition B - VERY GOOD Some darkness on botton
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

Silver Gelatin Photograph Hand Signed Photo Pablo Picasso Studio Lucien Clergue
By Lucien Clergue
Located in Surfside, FL
photographs of Jean Cocteau are on permanent display at the Jean Cocteau Museum in Menton, France. In the U.S
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20th Century Modern Vintage 40s Handbags

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Silver Gelatin

40s Beaded Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Beaded Handbag
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s alligator handbag. Gold-toned hardware. Top opening clasp. One side compartment. Handle
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1940s American Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Alligator Handbag
40s Alligator Handbag
H 12 in W 4.5 in L 7 in
40s Telephone Cord Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Telephone Cord Handbag. Top metal zipper closure. Black lining, one pocket. Some frayed thread
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Telephone Cord Handbag
40s Telephone Cord Handbag
H 8 in W 2.5 in L 11 in
40s Brown Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Brown Alligator Handbag. Demensions: 10" x 7" Depth: 3 1/4" Strap: 16
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag. Lining has some wear.
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag
40s Multicolor Telephone Cord Handbag
H 12.5 in W 4.5 in L 8.25 in
40s Espresso Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s alligator handbag. Opens from top, hinged gold tone hardware. Leather lining. Multiple side
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1940s Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Espresso Alligator Handbag
40s Espresso Alligator Handbag
H 10.5 in W 4 in L 9.5 in
40s Alligator Handbag Made in Cuba
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Alligator handbag. Snaps closed. Glass eyes. One interior zippered pocket. Whipstitch edging
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1940s Cuban Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Crocodile Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
40s Crocodile Purse with flip front opening.
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1940s Cuban Vintage 40s Handbags

40s Crocodile Purse
40s Crocodile Purse
H 8 in W 9 in
Hermes Midnight Navy Blue Box Trim 31 Vintage 1973 Leather Handbag Lobster Clasp
By Hermès
Located in Portland, OR
This is a beautiful 1970's vintage Hermes handbag made of a midnight blue leather with a gold tone
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1970s French Vintage 40s Handbags

Italian Gold Oyster Clutch
Located in New York, NY
with retractable chain. Italy 1980's. 9" x 9", chain 40". Good Condition.
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1980s Italian Vintage 40s Handbags

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Find an extraordinary variety of vintage 40s handbags available on 1stDibs. Our collection of vintage 40s handbags includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Orange and more. 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 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. Vintage 40s handbags designed by Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Christian Dior — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are Vintage 40s Handbags?

The prices for vintage 40s handbags start at $94 and top out at $46,900 with these items, on average, selling for $1,075.

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 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.

Questions About Vintage 40s Handbags
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To refurbish a vintage material Fendi handbag, apply a few drops of mild dish soap to a cloth moistened with warm water. Lather up the bag and then use a clean moist cloth to wipe away the soap. Only use this method to clean canvas or fabric bags. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Fendi bags.

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