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Evening Bags and Minaudières For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1920s
1973 Loris Azzaro Metallic Chainmail Set
Located in Paris, FR
1973 Loris Azzaro metallic chainmail knitted set featuring two tone metallic top comes with matching chainmail shoulder bag. Structured minaudiere frame featuring baroque ball clas...
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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

FENDI Black Shiny Leather Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Rare bag of generous dimensions designed and created by Fendi, under the creative direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Branded. The interior is made of branded fabric and is fitted with a coin purse and cigarette case with lighter...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Beaded Brown Silk Evening Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top opening, a yellow silk satin lining, a small inside pocket. In good vintage condit...
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

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 fash...
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Early 1900s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Classic Vintage Caviar CC Black Diamond Quilted Timeless Clutch This stylish clutch is beautifully crafted of black diamond quilted cavi...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Nina Ricci red small shoulder bag handbag
Located in Capri, IT
Nina Ricci red small shoulder bag handbag
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1960s Black Leather Evening Shoulder Bag
Located in Paris, FR
1960s black evening bag featuring a lizard effect leather outside, an inside black leather lining, a detachable gold tone shoulder chain, a front snap closure, inside 2 small pockets...
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Koret Brocade Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best creators of handbags in mid-century America. This evening clutch has a textured gold ...
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

MIYAKE ISSEY Pleated Black Leather Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful black leather bag with characteristic pleating created by Issey Miyake (1938 - 2022) in the 1990s. The bag is suitable for both daytime and evening events, as leather lends...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Paloma Picasso White and Gold Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Paloma Piccaso small white leather bag from the 1980s. Gold tone hardware and very substantial 21" shoulder/crossbody chain brightly contrasts ...
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black Pavé Basketweave Beaded Cigarette or Business Card Case – Hong Kong, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A glimpse back to a time when cigarettes abounded on airplanes, in movie theaters and grocery stores, this cigarette case would have conveyed ladylike sophistication in even the smokiest room. Tall enough for filtered cigarettes or business cards, its beaded basketweave pattern looks like caviar and throws understated sparkles even in low light. Black soft-sided cigarette case with all over basketweave pattern; “Star Brand...
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1960s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

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-o...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Red Karung Semiprecious Stones Gold Chain Bag Clutch
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Judith Leiber’s accessory designs elicit easy elegance and sophistication. Her creative yet meticulously crafted accessories have not only embodied style but have been regarded as ar...
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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 Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage French Dominique Aurientis Rare Designer Jewelled Cross Body Bag 1980S
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Her jewellery is highly regarded and sought after. Her bags the same and also very scarce. This is an off the scale piece of workmanship from the exceptional French Designer Dominique Aurientis. Made in the late 1980s - early 1990s this Dominique Aurientis Bag is in excellent to very good vintage condition and looks simply amazing when worn. Put simply it's a jewelled bag...
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Swiss silver chatelaine purse, coin purse
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Swiss silver chatelaine purse. The body is made up from intricately woven 925 sterling silver mesh and it has five little beads su...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Evening Bags and Minaudières

Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...
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1950s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1980's Black Classic Crocodile Envelope CC Flap Bag Convertible Clutch Circa 1986-1988 Gold hardware Multi-chain gold straps Crocodile leather Envelope style V-shaped flap...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage DEBBIE gold metal black beaded designer purse evening bag
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed Bag by DEBBIE Hong Kong • gold tone metal with black beads • vintage designer purse MEASUREMENTS • 8" W x 6" H x 1" D H...
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci vintage red and black leather handbag
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant fine handbag from the great Italian fashion house Gucci from the 1950s-60s. The model shown is a small, rigid, double-handled handbag bauletto. Made of black leather conn central inserts in fiery red leather. Its closure is in gold metal . Inside we find a lining also in the red leather with made several pockets to insert small items. Inside there is also a small coin purse...
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1950s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pierre Cardin 1960'S Brown Crocodile Skin Pouch Pochette Shoulder Bag
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1960's PIERRE CARDIN pouch bag, with Singular shoulder strap and made entirely from crocodile skin. Features; Iconic PIERRE CARDIN exterior Emblem logo Press stud closure One large leather lined interior with additional small interior compartments Singe Strap MADE IN FRANCE Measurements; Length; 7'' Depth; 6'' Width; 2'' Strap; 25'' Condition; Condition 5/10. The bag is an Archival Museum Quality Piece...
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1960s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Black Silk Swarovski Crystal Top Evening Bag Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Silk Swarovski Crystal Top Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black silk exterior trimmed with top gold hardware and clear swarovski crystals. Lift latch ...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg Hand-Beaded Micro Seed & Hand-Embrodiered "Floral & Leafs" Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Black Beaded Evening Bag with Red Roses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses. The fra...
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1950s Hong Kong Evening Bags and Minaudières

Arnold Scassi Pave Box Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Arnold Scassi Pave Box Bag with shoulder chain in black satin with pave rhinestone flap. Cute box shape with sparkling accents. Faille lining. 1960's USA. 3.5" x 2.5" wide ...
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1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 1999 Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Patent Leather Mint Green Crossbody
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous mint green Louis Vuitton Vernis phone holder bag. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection by Marc Jacobs, this fantastic mini bag...
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Crystal Convertible Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
Judith Leiber essential evening clutch, the entire surface covered in clear crystals. Slightly rectangular in shape with rounded corners. Gold metal frame, crystal studded clasp, and...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Vintage Gray Paisley Minaudiere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Vintage Gray Paisley Minaudiere in excellent condition. Gray black silver and maroon swarovski crystal exterior in a beautiful pais...
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Glossy Black Vintage Hand Clip Handbag
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous vintage shiny black handbag designed in the 1990s, made in Italy. The handbag works by a clip mechanism, has no cantenine, so it is worn by carrying it by hand. fine. The ha...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990s Judith Leiber Black Evening Bag with Greek Key Details
Located in Toronto, Ontario
This 1990s Judith Leiber frame style evening bag will take you from a date night dinner to a black tie event. This bag features black textured ripple effect silk that is ruched. The frame is covered in black silk with silver tone metal greek key details that are embellished with tiny rhinestones. Square silver, black and rhinestone push button clasp. Black silk interior with a matching small black and silver coin purse...
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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Black Celluloid and Rhinestone Dagger Lipstick Minaudière, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...
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1930s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Limited Edition Gold Metal Clutch
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Gold Tone Metal Clutch Limited Edition Amazing Hand-Crafted Gold Tone Metal Frame with Flowers and Scrolls over the Black Velour, Adorned fro...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Located in London, GB
Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...
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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 1998 Gucci by Tom Ford G Buckle Black Satin Box Mini Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a black nylon Gucci evening bag, designed by Tom Ford. From the Spring/Summer 1998 collection, this structured box bag features a clam clo...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Runway Convertible Charcoal Leather Flat Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a convertible leather convertible crossbody designed by Tom Ford for Gucci's Spring/Summer 1997 collection. Debuting in the season's runway presentation, this bag also app...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket an...
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1920s English Evening Bags and Minaudières

Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Ungaro Green and Black Bag Patterned Leather with Tassels
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s Emanuel Ungaro evening/dinner bag. Gorgeous green and black patterned leather with contrasting gold tone hardware. Flap front with snap closure. Black twisted ribbon shoulder s...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Mini Satin Square G Logo Asymmetric Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare silk-satin asymmetric mini bag designed by Tom Ford for the Fall/Winter 1997 Gucci collection. The gold-toned G-lock hardware is fea...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Crystal Jeweled Frog Minaudière c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Judith Leiber Endearing crystal jeweled minaudiere' evening bag c 1980s The beguiling frog is encrusted with elaborate tiny glittering diamante crystals. Adorned with green glass cabochon eyes; accented with gilt metal grooved eye brows The frog's back is embellished with clusters of amethyst; jade green & jet black small glass color cabochons scattered throughout the rows of contiguous brilliant diamante crystals The endearing frog's posture creates the appearance of being on the verge of leaping away... The legs, brows & sides are sheathed in shiny polished gilt metal. The clasp mechanism is distinguished with a green glass opaque cabochon The versatile design transitions from an opulent clutch; converts into an elegant shoulder bag suspended from a sinuous gilt metal chain strap Makes an exquisite accessory for holidays, weddings or any special formal occasions. The charming design merges elegance & whimsy brilliantly The interior is lined in gold metallic foil inscribed on a gilt metal plaque: Judith Leiber. Paired with a gilt metal vanity comb engraved Judith Leiber Measurements The length from the frog's nose to the back edge measures 4.5 inches. The width across the base of the center section measures 3 inches approximately The drop length from top of the chain strap to the base of the frog's extended back leg measures 23.25 inches The jeweled evening bag rest...
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1980s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Crystal Large Minaudiere in very good condition. Black swarovski crystal exterior trimmed with gold hardware in a unique large trapezoid shape. Top button closure...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL CLASSIC 2.55 DOUBLE FLAP BAG, navy quilted lambskin, medium 1985
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Coco Chanel designed this bag model in February 1955. This resulted in the model name for this bag, the '2.55'. It was very important to also carry the bag over the shoulder to have ...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Black satin evening bag with rhinestone broches Valentino Circa 1970's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening bag with rhinestone broches.Close with snap. One flat pocket inside. Black passementerie strap. SIZE 20 cm( height) X 23cm ( width) X 5cm ( depth)
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1970s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Asprey Co Ltd. Sterling Silver Opulent Art Deco Compact c 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Asprey London Sterling silver opulent art deco vanity compact c 1920s The elegant vintage compact is designed with sterling silver The sterling panels ...
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Early 20th Century British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Sleek Gilt Metal Lion Face Evening Bag ca 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Sleek gilt metal lion face evening bag ca 1980s The elegant evening bag is designed with a stylized lion's face accented with glittering diamante crystal eyes & mouth The rounde...
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1980s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Cheetah Minaudiere
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elegance and glamor right this way! This is a highly designed handbag by none other than Judith Leiber that will no doubt catch people's attention from across the room. This is a BEAUTIFUL Judith Leiber Black Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. The exterior of this bag is covered in black, cream, and black swarovski crystals in a cheetah minaudiere shape. This handbag is vintage from the late 20th century and is in pristine vintage condition. On the interior there is a gold leather lining that holds a thin gold chain shoulder strap to easily convert between clutch and shoulder styles. No stains, smells, or missing crystals. Don't miss the adorable details of this bag like the mini leather coin purse and the adorable paws on the bottom. Pair this handbag with a Moschino gown, some gold Chanel jewelry...
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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Loris Azzaro Lurex Crochet Evening Bag
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare 70’s Loris Azzaro evening shoulder bag. Crafted in the same way as his famous Lurex knit crochet tops, the bag is in turquoise and silver colors and trimmed with tree rows of ma...
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1970s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Swarovski Crystal Encrusted Mamma Cat & Kitten Evening Handbag Shoulder bag
By Finesse La Model
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Swarovski crystal rhinestone encrusted mamma cat & kitten evening handbag, shoulder bag. Beautiful jeweled evening bag covered in crystal, gold and...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMÉS KELLY 20cm bordeaux Calfskin Leather, gold hardware, small shoulder bag
Located in Stuttgart, DE
About Very beautiful Mini Hermès Sellier shoulder bag, bordeaux , Box calf, M in circle - 1983 Features: - Inside Pocket 1 - Size " Width 7,9 inches x H 5,7 inches x 3.7 inches - Si...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Exceptional Hermès Vintage Micro Kelly 15 cm Sellier Bag Red Leather Gold Hdw
Located in FR
Cutest Small Authentic Hermès Bag Ever ! Called "Micro Kelly" A true "It bag" ! Sellier Version (outside stitching) for a rigid shape, so chic ...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

St John Embossed Black Vinyl Diminutive Size Handbag- Shoulder Bag c 1990
Located in University City, MO
St John embossed vinyl diminutive size handbag - shoulder bag c 1990 The stylish compact size rounded purse is covered with embossed patent black vinyl that emulates reptile skin ...
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1990s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Judith Leiber Top Flap Crystal Shoulder Bag Minaudiere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Top Flap Crystal Shoulder Bag Minaudiere in excellent condition. Clear swarovski crystals with gold hardware. Unique top flap design. ...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Swarovski Crystal Floral Minaudiere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Judith Leiber Black Patent Leather Swarovski Crystal Floral Minaudiere in very good condition. Black patent leather trimmed with silver hardware and multi colored swarovski c...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with faux lapis pate de verre mol...
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1920s Czech Evening Bags and Minaudières

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 evening bag is framed with a border of square shaped in...
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1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rosenfeld Embossed Gold Metal Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Rosenfeld c.1960s evening bag with chain of gold metal metal molded in a quilted and wave design. A gold metal triangular clasp, echoed on the rever...
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage and Designer Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.

Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap.

Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.

Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.

Find a vast array of vintage minaudières and evening bags in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.

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