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Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Marbled White Mother of Pearl Lucite Briefcase Novelty Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt not included. Oval mother of pearl Lucite box purse with rigid
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Brass and Mother of Pearl Heart Minaudière
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
enchanting design. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, this clutch features a delicate mother of
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1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Art Deco Mother of Pearl Black Doeskin Suede Wristlet Evening Bag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Art Deco Mother of pearl black doeskin suede wristlet evening bag. The elegant rectangular
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl tiles throughout
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Tortoise Shell

Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
materials. Brass metal cube purse with etched openwork filigree sides and Mother of Pearl Lucite lid; clear
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Small Dior Evening Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
vintage Made in France Material : mother-of-pearl Color : pale pink Dimensions : 18 x 11 x 6 cm Hardware
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1990s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Small Dior Evening Bag
Small Dior Evening Bag
H 4.34 in D 2.37 in L 7.09 in
1950s Brown Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
lining, mounted on a covered frame with angular perspex and faux mother-of-pearl clasp, suspended on a
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage 1950s Brown Evening Bag
1950s Brown Evening Bag
H 13 in W 12.2 in D 7.1 in
Charming Figural Lips And Love Sayings Printed Blouse
Located in New York, NY
pursed lips and various love sayings in different languages. Dyed mother of pearl buttons. Good Condition
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1940s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Nearly Naked White Satin Deco Wedding Gown w Transparent Lace Panels - XS, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
You would be forgiven for thinking this is an uptight wedding gown because of its age and sleeves. Of course we would direct your attention to the transparent lace insets that discou...
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1930s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Pair of Gloves of Embroidered White leather - Circa 1950/1960
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1950-1960 France Beautiful pair of ceremonial gloves in white chamois leather with unreadable French stamp inside and dating from the 1950s. Elegant embroidery of black cotton...
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1950s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Pair of Gloves of Embroidered White leather - Circa 1950/1960
Pair of Gloves of Embroidered White leather - Circa 1950/1960
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Size: Length 31 cm Palm width 8 cm
YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
YSL brand new silver leather heart shaped evening bag. Hard silver frame and snake chain strap. Shoulder drop 21". Does not fit a cell phone. Comes with generic dust cover.
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag
YSL New Silver Mini Heart Evening Bag
H 4.5 in W 2.25 in L 5.5 in
Cream carved Bakelite frame and patterned silk clutch bag, English, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...
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1930s British Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana 1998 Silk Hand Painted Dress Flowers & Birds
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Dolce Gabbana Yellow Gold silk dress 1998 Hand-painted with flowers and birds and flowers on the side. Condition is very good Pictured on mannequin size 4-6 US.No size label. Manne...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Lancel Paris Leather Travel Weekend Bag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This travelbag is made from woven nylon, leather details, gold hardware, and 2 leather handles. Inside 1 zipper pocket. Condition: in lining and at corner outside is some wear at the...
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20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Saks Fifth Avenue Italian Gilt Metal Crystal Medallion Minaudiere c 1980s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Italian gilt metal crystal medallion minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The elegant gold metal evening bag has a satin matte finish. The front exterior panel is adorne...
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

A Rare Early Hermes Regain Named Crocodile Handbag - France Circa 1945-1950
By Hermès
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1945-1950 France PLEASE NOTE THIS RARE BAG IS ONLY SHIPPABLE IN EUROPE. Rare handbag by the famous Sellier Hermès named Regain and dating from 1945. One will appreciate the tim...
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1940s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Gold Minaudiere Bag. Featuring a hard case purse designed in the style of a fabric purse and embellished with tiny applied crystals that co-ordinate with the silver tone me...
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1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
Vintage Gold Two-Way Minaudiere 1980s
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H 4.14 in L 6.7 in
VivienneWestwood 1998 MarilynMonroe CorsetDress Velvet Moire Red Evening Gown
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
British Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass red velvet evening dress with its outsized bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing her "Dressed T...
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1990s British Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Borsa Bella Italy Gold Metallic Embossed Box Purse c 1980s
By Borsa Bella Italy
Located in University City, MO
Borsa Bella Italy gold metallic embossed box purse c 1980s The stylish Italian box purse is covered with luminous gold embossed vinyl that emulates reptile skin Designed with a pai...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Christian Dior Museum Cocktail Dress, 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Very rare vintage Christian Dior evening gown. The dress is made of embroidered trimmed multi-lair weightless tulle. This dress doesn't have a tag, but the same dress is exhibited ...
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1950s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Extraordinary hand coloured celluoid frame and moire silk 'rose' handbag, French
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves. Handbags with these highly decorative and ...
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1920s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Large Gold Beaded Silk Hong Kong Made Vintage 50s Evening Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One large zipper compartment inside, alon...
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1950s Hong Kong Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Rodo Black Suede Gold Toned Rhinestones Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Rodo
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 80s Rodo black suede evening clutch/shoulder bag. - Featuring a gold toned irregular shape with crystal rhinestones. - Gold toned round shape kiss lock closure. - Det...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Yves St Laurent Monogram Garment Carrier Bag, Hanging Cabin Case
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Vintage Yves St Laurent Monogram Garment Carrier Bag, Hanging Cabin Case Very rare dating from the 1980s Made in Waterproof Coated blue and tan tweed fabric covered with the well k...
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1990s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Vintage Bottega Veneta Purse - Mother of Pearl - Raw Silk golden Beige
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This is a darling example of Bottega Veneta from the 1980's with Mother of Pearl and a raw silk
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse with Mother of Pearl and Key Holder
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
! Beautiful Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Purse w. Mother of Pearl Accent and Matching Key Holder. Length of
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20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Mother of Pearl Kidney-Shaped Handbag with Shoulder Straps
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning, Mother of Pearl, kidney-shaped evening bag with two shoulder straps of twisted
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1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1977 Givenchy Large Pendant Necklace
By Givenchy
Located in Miami Beach, FL
is Mother of Pearl in intricately inlaid with the motif of a Star. Best quality - Nice heavy weight
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Anton Moritz Cream Color & Faux Turquoise Stone Snakeskin Hand Bag
By Anton Moritz
Located in New York, NY
. There are 5 flowers set on a mother of pearl button. It has a dark turquoise color satin interior, which
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Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1960s Boho Vintage Handle Handbag Brown Wool Metal Closure Plastic Handle Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
handle looks likes mother of pearl, made of plastic. This material was very popular in this era
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1960s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Mother of Pearl Purse Pendant on Chain in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Necklace Weight: 4 grams ​ ​Pearl: Mother of Pearl
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Handbag with Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in London, GB
A lovely vintage handbag with a mother or pearl frame. The bag is lined in satin with two pouch
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1940s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950's Kay Craft Mother-of-Pearl Minaudiere
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage mother-of-pearl and gold-plate minaudière with interior compartments for lipstick, powder
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

50s Hand-Beaded French Handbag with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Gresham, OR
in a intricate herringbone pattern with an embellished metal frame with gold-tone metal, mother-of
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1950s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Mario Buccellati Silk and Silver Evening Bag
By Mario Buccellati
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
) Beautiful construction of black plissé silk Fantastic silver closure with mother pearl Signed Buccellati
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1950s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Mario Buccellati Silk and Silver Evening Bag
1950s Mario Buccellati Silk and Silver Evening Bag
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H 6.3 in D 2.76 in L 10.24 in
Gucci Evening Bag, 1958
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
1958 Gucci bag beaded evening bag with snake chain and mother of pearl clasp. Condition: Excellent
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1950s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Gucci Evening Bag, 1958
Gucci Evening Bag, 1958
H 5.5 in W 1 in L 8 in
50s French Red Beaded Evening Bag - Gorgeous Pattern!
Located in Gresham, OR
mother-of-pearl. Clean red satin lining.
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1950s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Fendi 1990s Green Embroidered Baguette
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
bohemian embroidery with colorful beading and Mother of Pearl flakes throughout. Includes a lime green
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1990s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
By Llewellyn
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Llewellyn pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag Early 1950s Without handle 4" tall Signed on
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Base Metal

Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
Llewellyn Pearlized Grey Lucite Handbag
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H 9 in W 5.5 in L 6.5 in
Mother of Pearl and Filigree 1950s Compact Purse Minaudiere
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous checker board pattern of mother of pearl and gold filigree compact purse, minaudiere
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1950s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Elgin Mother of Pearl and Rhinestone Compact
By Elgin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Midcentury Elgin compact featuring a goldtone brass case decorated with mosaic mother-of-pearl
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Opulent Mother of Pearl Compact Cigarette Case Clutch
By Evans Case Company
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl compact, cigarette case, clutch c 1960 The elegant case is embellished
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1930s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Gilded Gold with Mother of Pearl "Owl" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Gilded gold hardware set with mother of pearl feathers accents this "Owl" brooch. This wonderful
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1970s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Evans Mother of Pearl Compact Wristlet Handbag, 1950s
By Evans Case Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
mother-of-pearl inlay is particularly eye catching with shades of brown, pink, taupe and minty green
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950’s Wiesner of Miami Rhinestone and Mother-of-Pearl Compact Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
an embellished rhinestone and mother-of-pearl top and serpentine chain handle. A push button closure
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Opulent Mother Of Pearl Gilt Trim Shell Clutch Bag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl gilt trim shell clutch bag The unique evening bag is designed with a
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Wilardy Black Lucite Mother of Pearl and Gold Travel Destination Bag, 1950s
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1950s Hollywood glam aesthetic. On the front, five medallions backed with geometric mother-of-pearl
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1950s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1960s Indian Bejeweled Zari Zardozi Velvet Clutch Purse
Located in Greenport, NY
lattice design in gold and silver metallic thread. Set with mother of pearl, jade, amethyst, and garnet
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1960s Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Florida Handbags White Marble and Carved Crystal Lucite Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
knockout. Irregular hexagonal box purse of mother of pearl and clear Lucite with “cut glass” carving
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Judith Leiber Crystal Minaudière Clutch w/Geometric Pattern
By Judith Leiber
Located in Studio City, CA
, black and silver. A crystal encrusted push button inlaid at the top with a mother-of-pearl bead, opens
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20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Unique 1950's Sydney of California Black Snakeskin Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
formed from polished mother-of-pearl ovals interspersed with black beads which gives this classic bag an
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1950s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Black & White Wicker Novelty Fish Handbag, 1950’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
accessories. The mother-of-pearl button eyes and coral red lips add a touch of color and a bit of added whimsy
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1950s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Metal Clutch with Shell Ornate 1970's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage metal clutch ornate bag in boho style with white mother of pearl, blue abalone shell
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1970s Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

French Black Bead Evening Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful French black seed bead evening handbag with gilt gold metal and mother-of-pearl
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1950s French Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Plastic White Wicker Handbag with Beaded Floral Fabric and Lucite Frame 1950s
Located in London, GB
a lovely beaded design, and pale gold ric rac edging. The handles, frame and clasp are mother of
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1950s Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Burgundy Judith Leiber Karung Purse with Mother of Pearl Frame
Located in New York, NY
Burgundy/Maroon karung (lizard) skin afternoon/evening bag with two tone mother of pearl frame. The
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1980s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Mother of Pearl Shell Box or Coin Purse
Located in Richmond, VA
An exceptional, 20th century mother-of-pearl shell trinket box or coin purse. Clasp is in excellent
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Brass

Elqin American Mother of Pearl and Gold Tone Clutch Compact
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Please contact dealer prior to purchase for White Glove shipping options. Elqin American Mother
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20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag
By Fendi
Located in New York, NY
Fendi Fabulous BOHO Hand embroidered and beaded bag . Multi colored caviar beads and mother of
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Bottega Veneta Purse - Mother of Pearl - New
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
mother of pearl over a clear plastic lining attached by grommets. It is extremely rare and perfect for
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1980s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Mother of Pearl Clutch Evening Bag
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very unique design for an evening bag with mother of pearl outer shell. Gold tone trim and clasp
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Black Alligator Clutch, Black Mother of Pearl and Marcasite Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
Mother of Pearl. They are separated by vertical bands of marcasites. The center of the bag has marcasite
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Lisette Mother of Pearl and Lucite Clutch Made in Italy
Located in Houston, TX
and rounded sides. The clutch is composed of shiny pink mother of pearl diamonds arranged in a grid
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1950s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1940'S Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Compact Minaudiere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Made of brushed gold tone brass and mother-of-pearl a inlay.
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950s Wiesner Mother Of Pearl Compact/Hand bag
Located in Houston, TX
Mother Of Pearl compact case from the 1950's. This piece is a true gem. In excellent condition
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaududiere Compact-Evening Bag.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Mother Of Pearl & Brass Minaudiere Compact-Evening Bag. This lovely multi purpose piece
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1940'S Mother Of Pearl and Brass Double Sided Minaudiere Compact
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940'S Exquisite & Rare Double Sided Mother Of Pearl and Brass Minauiere Compact. This checker
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

1950's Evans Mother Of Pearl Compact Carryall Case
By Evans Case Company
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful 1950's Evans Mother of Pearl compact carryall case. It is no wonder why this company's
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1950s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

70'S Hand Beaded & Mother Of Pearl Sculptural Ring Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Features a raised beaded floral motif with mother-of-pearl inlay on frame and button snap closure. Mother
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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

50'S Carved Lucite & Gold Confetti Box Wristlet Style Purse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glittering piece is executed with a Lucite body of gold confetti and subtle pastel mother of pearl flecks
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Suarez vintage alligator bag with pocket watch
By Suarez
Located in New York, NY
hardware. Pocket watch has white mother of pearl face and it is attached to a bag with gold tone chain
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1970s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Judith Leiber
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
1980's Judith Leiber light gold satin clutch with mother of pearl and swarovski shrimp closure
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1980s American Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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H 6 in L 8.5 in
1960'S Wicker & Lucite Hong Kong Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage white woven and Lucite with brass hardware box style handbag. Lucite is white mother-of
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20th Century Hong Kong Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Vintage Lucite & Wicker Box "Florida" Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
vinyl with a gold metallic fabric welt. The handle and frame are made of marbleized or mother of pearl
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20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

Fendi Baguette Black Western Style Tooled Leather Design, Never Used
By Fendi
Located in New Hope, PA
This chic handbag has double straps with dark grey mother of pearl buckles that are carved to
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1980s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl Purse

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Vintage Mother Of Pearl Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage mother of pearl purse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, beige, gray and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage mother of pearl purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Elgin are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Mother Of Pearl Purse?

On average, a vintage mother of pearl purse on 1stDibs sells for $363, while they’re typically $228 on the low end and $775 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

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