Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage 1940's Black Beaded Box Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1940's large rectangle box bag, with brass metal features is the perfect
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Hermes Navy Calf Pan Clutch with Sterling Silver Hardware
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
-lock closure of sterling silver signed Hermes and is made around 1930-1940's. Attractive tufted edge
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware 28, 1940.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Hermès Rare Vintage Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Handbag with Gold Hardware 28cm, 1940
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
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Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 2.25 in W 0.8 in D 0.8 in Dm 0.8 in L 2.25 in
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Andre Schwob, Retro Gilded Metal and Sapphires Minaudiere, Boucheron Model, 1935
Located in Paris, FR
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Beautiful and Rare Andre Schwob Retro Minaudière, Circa 1935. The Model was created by Schwob for Boucheron. A similar exemplar with rub...
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1930s French Retro Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
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Blue Sapphire, Gilt Metal
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W 3.35 in D 0.79 in L 5.12 in
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Emerald Diamond Necklace Set
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Bulgari Rome Elizabeth Taylor Style Colombian Certified Emerald Diamond NecklaceDetaches Into Two Bracelets and Detachable Pendant
An 18k yellow gold necklace was set with sixteen ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Hermès Vintage Kelly 28 GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
* Black
* Box calf leather
* Single rolled top handle
* Foldover top
* Signature sangles straps
* Twist-lock fastening
* Main compartment
* Internal zip-fastening pocket
* Internal s...
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1990s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
HERMÈS RARE Vintage Kelly Monaco 30cm Handbag In Brown Box Calfskin Circa 1960
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A 1969 Hermès brown box leather Monaco Kelly 30 tote bag featuring a fold-over top with a gold tone push-lock closure, a single top handle, plated gold-tone. Interior with one double...
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1960s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
H 9.85 in W 12.6 in D 4.73 in
Christian Dior by John Galliano grey silk trained evening dress, fw 2004
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
• Christian Dior by John Galliano
• Bias cut evening dress
• Cowl neckline
• Front leg slit
• Criss-cross belt with palladium Dior buckle
• Fabric covered button fastenings
• 100%...
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Early 2000s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
French Vintage Evening Bag Handbag Metallic Embroidery Beaded Pearls Gold Silk
Located in Portland, OR
This lovely handbag was made in France in the late 1910's or early 1920's. The bag has a beautiful faux pearls on the clasp and the frame and is made of a soft gold silk. The bag has...
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Early 20th Century French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates ...
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1920s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 1.5 in Dm 9 in
Luana Italian Vintage Leather Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.
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1950s Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in FR
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag
"GLIKA"
Made in France
Vintage item
Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather
Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
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1980s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Edwardian Jeweled Pale Green Trinity Plate Needlepoint Minaudière Handbag, 1900s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Equally as coveted by the well-bred Victorienne as by the gin-baby flapper, Trinity Plate reticules and minaudières were THE accessory of choice for fashionable women in the early 20...
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Early 1900s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
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 Vintage1940s Purses
1960s Black Alligator Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1960s Black Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware.
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1960s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
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 Vintage1940s Purses
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Azzedine Alaia Vintage Bodycon Knit Black Dress with Openwork Details F/W 1991
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Nice, FR
AZZEDINE ALAIA vintage black knit stretch dress featuring gorgeous openwork trim details, V-shaped neckline, long sleeves and zipper closure at center back.
From the 1991 Fall/Winte...
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20th Century French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Hermès Padlock Bag Clutch Purse Doblis Leather Purple and Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in FR
Lovely and Rare Authentic Hermès Clutch
Called "Padlock" due to the Padlock Shaped clasp
Very rare !
A-line shape of the purse and asymmetrical cut of the flap for a chic and eleg...
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1990s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
H 5.52 in W 1.19 in L 8.86 in
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VINTAGE 1940'S LARGE GOLD METAL SHELL TOP HANDBAG PURSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a large 1940's gold fancy design metal purse with sea shell top. It has a gold leather
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage 1940's Fassbender Handbag
Located in London, GB
Fantastic post war 1940's box bag made by the highly collectable English brand Fassbender.
Made
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1940s British Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage Deco 1940’s Stratten England Gold & Ruby Rhinestone Compact
Located in New York, NY
This vintage deco 1940s Stratten compact features ruby red baguette cut rhinestones on a heavily
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Bronze Colored Beaded, Oval-Shaped, Handbag/ Bakelite Lid
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a striking, 1940's vintage, bronze colored beaded, oval-shaped bag with a bakelite lid and
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Black Glass Beaded, Hat Box Shaped, Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a simple and dramatic, 1940's vintage, black glass beaded, hat box shaped evening bag with
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Green Carnival Glass Beaded Box Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning 1940's vintage green carnival glass beaded box bag, lined in satin with various
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Charcoal Gray Glass Beaded Handbag-Silver-Toned Frame
Located in Oradell, NJ
silver-toned clasp and frame, of the 1940's vintage. Its label is present and in tact and reads
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Midnight Blue Glass Beaded Handbag with Double Handles
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a wonderfully designed 1940's vintage, midnight blue carnival glass beaded hand bag with a
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
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 Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Red Alligator Handbag with Double Gold Chain Handles
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this handsome, 1940's vintage, red alligator handbag with elegant and chic gold
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a white
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage 1940's Clear Lucite Square Box Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage 1940's clear hard plastic lucite square box purse. The purse has black bows on
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Vintage Beaded Evening Bag
Located in London, GB
Vintage beaded evening bag from the 1940s featuring snap lock closure detailed with three green
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis 1940's Vintage Multicolor Paisley Gold Mesh Bag. This bag is in good vintage
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940's Vintage Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag with Rhinestone Detail. This bag is in very good
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
KORET c.1940's Black Suede & Gold Metallic Leather Filigree Box Purse RARE
By Koret, Richard Koret
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage Koret c.1940's rare and unique Schiaparelli influenced leather box purse. Created from
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Prestige Pleated Black Leather Clutch Handbag, 1940's
By Prestige
Located in Atlanta, GA
Long, strong and statement making 1940's black leather clutch handbag by American company, Prestige
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Black Plasticflex Mesh Clutch Handbag, 1940’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940’s black ‘Plasticflex’ clutch handbag manufactured by R. Appel, an American company, and
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Bags by Josef Black Corde Clutch Handbag With Golden Braid
By Bags by Josef
Located in Atlanta, GA
Corde handbags became the rage in the 1940's with designers creating interesting visual patterns
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Rare Volupte 'Golden Gesture' Figural Compact. 1940's.
Located in University City, MO
powder.
The original powder puff remains.
Signed: Volupte USA
Dating from the mid-1940's
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Unique 1940's Tooled Leather Saddlebag Style Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
The tool work on this 1940's cognac leather handbag is outstanding. The intricate floral design
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1940s Mexican Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Black Leather Large Top Handle Bag, 1980.
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
1940's, the Gucci bamboo bag came into production as materials around Europe became scarce. Bamboo
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1980s Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Gucci Bamboo Vintage 1947 Brown Leather Large Top Handle Crossbody Bag
By Gucci
Located in Banner Elk, NC
the early 1940's, the Gucci bamboo bag came into production as materials around Europe became scarce
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1980s Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Rare 1940's Louis Vuitton Burgundy Leather Double Vanity Travelling Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
to post war (1940's - 1950's) and was likely to have been a special order, meaning you'll never see
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Vintage Elgin American Goldtone Cigarette Case
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1940's Vintage Elgin American Goldtone Cigarette Case. This piece is in very good vintage condition
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Beaded Bag with Bakelite Bucket Top and Woven Strap - circa 1940's. This vintage bag
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940’s Studded Emerald Green Leather Clutch Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 1940’s emerald green leather handbag has a fashion forward look with brass faceted stud
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1940s Unknown Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage Ferragamo Woven Leather Tote Style Handbag
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940's but Ferragamo's version bears the fashion house's superior craftsmanship including beautiful
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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Tiffany Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Tiffany brocade evening bag made with vintage Japanese floral textiles. 1940's USA. 10" x
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Elizabeth Arden Gilt Masquerade Mask Compact
By Elizabeth Arden
Located in New York, NY
original mirror and peach powder puff. 1940's USA.
Excellent Condition, minor dent to underside, Length
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Modernist Burgundy Lizard Handbag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Modernist style burgundy lizard skin handbag from the 1940's. Square shape with a front flap
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage 1940s Genuine Alligator Clutch Bag
Located in Carmel, CA
Vintage alligator clutch bag from the 1940's featured in brown with gold-tone brass hardware
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1940s Argentine Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's
By Whiting & Davis
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whiting & Davis Art Deco Style Gold Mesh Accordian Bag - circa 1940's. This bag is in fair vintage
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940’s Elgin American Wedding Themed Powder Compact
Located in Atlanta, GA
’ and all your bases will be covered with this 1940’s Elgin American mirrored powder compact. The clam
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Switkes Floral Needlepoint Handbag With Decorated Frame, C.1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
Granny bag chic! Switkes handbags were designed by artist, Stan Switkes, in the 1940's and 1950's
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1950s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Large C.1960 Needlepoint Handbag With Mushroom Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
needlepoint bags from the 1940's to the 1960's. Very good vintage condition with a couple of subtle spots on
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1950s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
C.1960 Walborg Black Tapestry Handbag With Convertible Ring Handle
By Walborg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hilde Walborg founded her company in the 1940's and produced classically styled handbags that
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1950s Japanese Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Whimsical 1940's Miniature Suitcase Powder Compacts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Supersized is fun but miniatures rule! These adorable 1940's powder compacts are designed to
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Boucheron Vintage Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly Flower Motif Lipstick Case
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Exquisite Boucheron Vintage, Circa 1940/50's, Silver Chiseled Ruby Butterfly
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, Gold Plate, Vermeil
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Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage 1940's Copper beaded kiss closure bag. Curved silhouette, fully lined in solid silk
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage 1940's Rhinestone and Celluloid Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a golden colored bag with cream accents on the handle and interior and around the top and bottom. Rhinestones embellish the top within a criss cross pattern. There is a su...
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1940s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage Black Moire Bakelite Accented Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vintage, 1940's- 50's black moire bag with wrist strap and 4 brass studded bakelite ball accents
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1950s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Genuine Black Corde Handbag with Prystal Handles
Located in Oradell, NJ
Offered for sale is this wonderful 1940's vintage, genuine black corde bag with spiraled Prystal
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage Josef Straw Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Josef bag from the 1940's - 50's in red white and blue made of straw. The bag is in great
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1950s Italian Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Volupte Figural Hand Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage compact from Volupte dates to the 1940's and is made in gold-toned metal with a silver
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
24 Fbg St Honoré Vintage 40's Hermes Burgundy Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes 1940's bag ( stamp 24 fbg st Honoré) in red burgundy leather.
Good vintage condition for a
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Black Beaded Evening Bag with Ornate Frame
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black beaded evening bag from the 1940's, with wonderfully ornate frame. The wide frame
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1940s Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Vintage French Black Beaded Evening Bag/Enamel Marcasite Frame
Located in New York, NY
Vintage French black beaded evening bag from the 1940's-1950's. the bead work has an Art Deco style
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
1940's Black Suede Deck of Card Handbag with Brass Trim
Located in New Hope, PA
France, late 1940's or 1950's and would add to the fun of an evening out. The interior is black satin
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1940s French Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
Soure New York Mid Century Patent leather Poodle Dog handbag
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
, 8cm wide at bottom to 1cm at closed clasp. U.S.A. Circa 1940
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1950s American Vintage Vintage1940s Purses
H 16.15 in W 10.63 in D 3.15 in L 12.21 in
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Vintage1940s Purses For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of vintage1940s purses. For vintage1940s purses, Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray and more in stock now. Vintage1940s purses such as these have likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Whiting & Davis, Evans Case Company and Gucci are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.
How Much are Vintage1940s Purses?
The prices for vintage1940s purses start at $225 and top out at $1,350 with these items, on average, selling for $365.
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 bag — Birkin, 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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