Antique Beaded Handbag
Elaborate Beaded Handbag with Cloisonné-Style Clasp, Historicism circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This round antique beaded handbag from the Historicist period, dating to around 1880, is a true
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Beaded Handbag
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Glass
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Antique Beaded Handbag with Silvered Clasp and Swan Detail, circa 1880
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite antique beaded handbag dates back to the Historicism period around 1880 and is a
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1880s German Belle Époque Antique Beaded Handbag
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Glass
20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag. Silk lining in excellent condition.
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
Rare Beaded Coral Bag
Located in New York, NY
Unusual bag hand beaded of genuine coral beads from the early 20th Century. Extraordinary care has
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Antique Beaded Handbag
Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian Beaded Crystal Evening Purse from the early part of the 20th Century. Elaborate
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1910s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and
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1920s American Antique Beaded Handbag
Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Charming Seed Bead Art Deco Bag with Crystals from the 1920's. Hand beaded with Art Deco patterns
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Beaded Floral Wristlet Bag w/ Fringe
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's hand-beaded purse with green leaves, red roses, and harp against a white field in seed beads
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
Exquisite Glass Hand Beaded Flower Evening Bag ca 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass hand beaded flower evening bag ca 1920s
The opulent glass beaded evening purse is
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
An Embroidered Glass Beaded Purse - Art Deco - French Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925
France
An astonishing Art Deco purse embroidered with polychrome glass beads, said to be
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
. Embroidery in solar rays ending with matching tassels. Matching handle also finished with a beaded rosebud
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Black Beaded Wristlet Art Deco Triangular Vintage 20s Evening Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite 1920s handmade black silk beaded triangular evening wristlet bag ! Includes a note that
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
1890s victorian black beaded pouch with unusual hand carved frame embellishment. Filigree metal
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1890s Antique Beaded Handbag
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an
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1850s German Antique Beaded Handbag
French Art Deco Cream, Pale Grey and Dark Grey Beaded Purse with Mirror
Located in London, GB
French Art Deco purse in neutral colours of creamy white, pale grey and shimmering dark grey beads
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
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1920's Beaded Handbag with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage beaded handbag from the 1920's. Mini bugle beads are made of white glass and strung neatly
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's French Beaded Handbag with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the late 1910's through the early 1920's and features seed beads sewn in a
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Beaded Handbag with Silver Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is made entirely of rows of seed beads. Floral motif is
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1920s Italian Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Czechoslovakian Black/Turquoise Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunningly dramatic 1920's vintage, Czechoslovakian black and turquoise glass beaded draw
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Beaded Handbag with Gold-Toned Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is comprised entirely of small seed beads. Floral motif is
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
Superb 1920's Red & Silver Beaded Handbag with Elaborate Frame
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a superb 1920's vintage, Czechoslovakian silver and read glass beaded purse with an ornate
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Luscious Kelly Green Beaded Reticule/Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a luscious kelly green beaded reticule, drawstring style purse of the 1920's vintage. It
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a strikingly lovely 1920's vintage, cobalt blue and white glass beaded reticule or
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Antique Beaded Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Intricately detailed antique beaded purse. Brass metal frame with chain and glass bead decorated
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Beaded Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Early 1920's beaded purse with carved celluloid frame.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Victorian Black Jet Beaded Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Black jet crystal seed and bugle bead drawstring bag with intricate detail design and twisted
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Handbag
White Matte Seed Bead Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Silk crocheted pouch with matte white glass beading and tassel. Cleverly designed to be held on the wrist by the resin bangle holding the loops of the purse that can be moved around ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1910s Beaded Multi Colored Steel Bead Evening Bag W Beaded Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
This 1910's antique handbag is such a beautiful example of a higher end finely beaded bag from that
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1910s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique multicolored brightly striped design with multicolored fringe. Entire purse is beaded with
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
Victorian beaded bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautiful Victorian beaded bag in vibrant colors. Excellent condition. Some very slight wear to
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Beaded Handbag
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed expandable hand-beaded reticule evening bag from around the
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1870s Antique Beaded Handbag
Golden Tiny Steel Beaded Impressionistic Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
lining is not intact but still is original The fringe has some tiny beads missing. This purse measures 10
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1910s Antique Beaded Handbag
Sophisticated Art Deco Deep Red Beaded Flapper Evening Bag with Tassel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with faceted red glass beads.
Beaded loops are embroidered in rows along the bag for extra shimmery
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Early 20th Century Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage DIOR Limited Edition Silver Beaded Silk Clutch Handbag
By Christian Dior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage DIOR 'Limited Edition' clutch comes in a silver beaded silk featuring a silver tone logo
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19th Century Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Art Deco Black & Red Bead Flapper Handbag
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and chic design 1920s Art Deco handbag in black and red beadwork. The body of the bag is
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1920s American Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Beaded Frame Evening Bag in Turquoise Beads
Located in Gresham, OR
Gorgeous 1920s beaded evening back with enameled frame in a gorgeous turquoise, sea foam color
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very fine and detailed large micro beaded bag, with exquisite detail and nuanced colouring, still
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1860s French Antique Beaded Handbag
H 12.5 in W 7.6 in D 0.4 in L 12.5 in
Edwardian Cut Steel Beaded Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
beads on this pristine Edwardian bag. A brass frame with a basket of flowers tops it off. Each link in
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Gilt Frame Beaded Flapper Bag
Located in London, GB
This early 1920's cream kid leather lined flapper bag is comprised of extraordinary gold, silver and brown beadwork. It has a gilt frame, chain handle and ball clasp. In excellent ...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Large Edwardian Beaded Bag with Lapis Lazuli Accents
Located in New Hope, PA
Stunning and pristine, this large micro beaded Edwardian handbag appears to have never been used
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Beaded Handbag
Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection:
Possibly the longest 1920s beaded purse we have ever seen
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Lovely Cut Steel French Beaded Clutch
Located in New York, NY
This 1930s deco french clutch has an intricately beaded pattern of florals within beaded color
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage 1920's Flapper Opulent Blue Glass Beaded Purse Bag
Located in Sparks, NV
1920s handbag, made of blue iridescent glass beads and metal links. The top is dominated by a beautiful
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
RARE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN POLISHED CUT STEEL BEADED MISER'S PURSE
Located in Sparks, NV
From the Suzanne Mounts Collection:
In excellent condition, this "miser's purse" has no holes or snags. A beautiful example of a proper young lady's accessory used from the mid to...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Beaded Handbag
Antique Edwardian Steel Cut Silver Bead + Silk Velvet Bag Purse
Located in Sparks, NV
A ladies evening bag of coral silk velvet with a drawstring chain and steel cut beaded accents
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Handbag
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
From the 190's is this rare bag which is fully adorned
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Handbag
RED/BLACK CHECKERBOARD BEADED BAG
Located in Alford, MA
Evening bag with black checkerboard beading on a red crochet base with 3" black bead looped fringe
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's FRENCH beaded clutch with enameled and etched gilt frame
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Breath taking black micro-beaded clutch made in France for I.Magnin. Fully lined in black satin
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage Ivory and Brown Beaded Purse
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage beaded purse in ivory with rows of brown beads. The purse has a flap over front
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Blood Orange Glass Bead Fringe Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Blood Orange Glass Bead Fringe Purse. Intricate filigree clasp and frame, chain link handle
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
Located in New York, NY
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage Cream Purse in Sequin and Beads
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening purse covered in sequins and beads. The bag has a fold over front with
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
1930's French Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France in the 1930's, this stunning Art Deco clutch is covered with a geometric beadwork pattern on the front and back. The bag is made fro...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
20s Cornflower Blue Loop-Fringe Hand-Beaded Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1920s hand-beaded loop-fringe evening bag, most likely French made. Fringe is all
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's diamond shaped beaded evening purse with fringe
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning copper toned faceted beads make up this uniquely shaped evening purse. Heavy twisted
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s French Art Deco Steel-Cut Beaded Evening Bag - Exquisite!
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite French made (stamped in frame) 1920s Art Deco style steel-cut beaded evening bag in a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880's.
Located in University City, MO
Rare and striking fringed Victorian beaded bag depicting an oriental rug. The detail here is just
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1880s British Antique Beaded Handbag
Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
1920's Carpet style Art Deco flapper bag with a lustrous pearly enamel finish in gorgeous muted pastel tones. Intricate slinky chainmail mesh of individual enameled interlocked tiles...
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1920s American Antique Beaded Handbag
A French Empire Reticule in Leather and Steel beads - France Circa 1795-1815
Located in Toulon, FR
beads, complete with its original chain and dating from the first quarter of the 19th century. Rigid
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1790s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Seed Beaded Evening Handbag for Wrist w/ Silver Clasp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The handbag features intricate silver Art Deco clasps adorned with delicate floral etchings
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Early 1900s American Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Materials
Metal
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plate & Mesh Beaded Figural Hand Bag circa C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian handbag offers silver beaded construction with silver plate frame with central
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Late 19th Century Antique Beaded Handbag
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century Sterling Silver Mesh Handbag
Located in Miami, FL
A Beautiful Chain Mail Mesh Handbag with Beaded Fringe. Made of Sterling Silver with a German D.R
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Early 20th Century German Antique Beaded Handbag
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Sterling Silver
Art Deco Vintage Silver Peacock Feather Beaded Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Vintage Silver Peacock Feather Beaded Handbag. This bag is in excellent vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
A wonderful micro beaded handbag, with an Oriental mask frame, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
An beautiful and very rare beaded handbag with a wonderful carved Bakelite Japanese mask/cherry
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1920s French Antique Beaded Handbag
H 11 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in L 11 in
1920s Silver Beaded Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Handmade Art Deco silver beaded hand bag with filigree bag clip and frame. The body of the
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
Stunning 20s Beaded Red Steel Beaded Handbag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a gem!
* Cherub motif on the frame
* Steel beading on the handbag as well as the fringe
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Beaded Handbag Germany circa 1920 Classical Garden Scene
Located in Pymble, NSW
Bright and clear beaded bag of a Classical Rotunda set on the edge of a lake edged with flowering
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Materials
Glass
Vintage 1920's gold silk lamé floral evening bag beaded handbag Art deco lamé
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This truly magnificent 1920's French handbag, rendered in gold silk lamé and embellished with a
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1920s Antique Beaded Handbag
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form
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1920s American Antique Beaded Handbag
Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
Late 1920s or early 1930s cream and gold beaded handbag. The most striking feature about this bag
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s beaded drawstring handbag in white & pink glass beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1920s a hand beaded drawstring bag in pink & white glass beads...The pouch style bag has
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beaded Handbag
1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag
Located in London, GB
This adorable little bag features a beaded ring handle and coloured beading detail used to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
Winged Dragons Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This c. late 19th century or early 20th century beaded velvet handbag has an exceptional
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20th Century Edwardian Antique Beaded Handbag
1920's Art Deco Beaded Bag with Beaded Drawstring
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this sweet Art Deco beaded bag combines bright pink beads with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Handbag
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920s Grey Beaded Beggar Bag
H 7
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Handbag
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By Holtzmann's
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...
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1950s American Antique Beaded Handbag
A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1940
France
Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and dating from the late 1930s. Sleev...
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1930s French Antique Beaded Handbag
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1940s Guild Creations Wool Hand Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...
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1940s American Antique Beaded Handbag
Amazing Art Deco Chiffon Gown with Hydrangea Lace
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Chiffon Gown of Haute Couture quality with Hydrangea ecru Lace detailing.
This gown has been styled backwards in photos to highlight the amazing detailing.
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1930s French Antique Beaded Handbag
Alligator Grain Clutch
By Lewis
Located in New York, NY
Alligator Grained Leather Clutch from the 1960's with gilt enamel clasp with crystal and faux pearl accents. Made by Lewis, NY.
1960's USA. 8.5" x 5.5" x 1.75".
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1960s American Antique Beaded Handbag
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Handbag
Schiaparelli Surreal Shocking Pink Petit Coeur Guest Soaps
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in New York, NY
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1950s French Antique Beaded Handbag
1990 Christian Lacroix Lace Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Austin, TX
CHRISTIAN LACROIX lace floral dress
Condition: Excellent
29.5" bust, 26" waist, 29" hips, 42" length
size US 4 / FR 36 / S
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1990s French Antique Beaded Handbag
John Galliano purple ribbon crochet bias-cut maxi dress, fw 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano purple ribbon crochet maxi dress
▪ Scalloped detail around neckline and armholes
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Early 2000s French Antique Beaded Handbag
1930s Black Art Deco Handbag with Decorative Pleating
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Art Deco hand back with intricate decorative knife pleating in a zig-zag pattern on both sides of the bag. The handle has matching pleats and the inside frame/closure is ...
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1930s Antique Beaded Handbag
Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
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1940s Antique Beaded Handbag
Vintage 1950s Aqua Blue Beaded Handbag
Located in London, GB
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1950s Antique Beaded Handbag
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Brand- Prada
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Product Type- Top Handle
Serial Number- **
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1950s French Antique Beaded Handbag
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Handbag
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Antique Beaded Handbag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary antique beaded handbag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Blue and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect antique beaded handbag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Antique Beaded Handbag?
On average, an antique beaded handbag on 1stDibs sells for $525, while they’re typically $108 on the low end and $4,800 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 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.
Questions About Antique Beaded Handbag
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To repair a Fendi beaded handbag, take the damaged bag to a Fendi boutique and request repair service. The beading on the brand's bags is delicate. Trying to fix stitching or replace lost beads on your own could result in additional damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Fendi bags.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
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