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Evening Bags and Minaudières For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1920s
Chanel Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Chanel Rare Vintage Black Lizard Exotic Gold Evening Camera Shoulder Bag Lizard Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in Italy Date code present 1317318 Shoulde...
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Valentino Faille and Pleated Satin Clutch with Jeweled Chain
Located in New York, NY
Valentino black faille and Signature red satin pleated clutch with jeweled shoulder chain from the 1980's. Each chain link is decorated with Swarovski crystals and the chain can be r...
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Alexander McQueen Silk Satin De Manta Clutch
Located in North Miami, FL
This never used stunning Alexander McQueen De Manta clutch is silk satin with the folded details and magnetic closures with zippered ...
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1990s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Yellow Stitch Lambskin Gold Evening Kelly Top Handle Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2005 Collection Lambskin Leather Cross Stitching Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 7.5" H x 3.5" D Handle Drop 2.75" Includes Authenticity Card 100% ...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Hardware Small Camera Party Evening Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 9" W x 6" H x 2" D Strap Drop 21.75" Includes Authenticity Card, Dust Bag a...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Pastel Beaded Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unusual beaded evening bag from the 1950s/'60s having a white background decorated with repeating egg-shaped designs in pastel colors. The white beaded frame is embellished with 2 oval porcelain plaques. Gold chain handle, white satin interior. Not marked, but these intricate beaded bags...
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1950s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
Located in FR
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the weather, the light, your outfit, its color changes!...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

30s Red Whiting and Davis Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Whiting and Davis iridescent red mesh purse. Metal zip closure and interior pocket.
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1930s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere in excellent condition. Silver Turtle shape trimmed with black grey silver and clear swarov...
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though it is almost 70 years old, this magnificent handbag is as lustrous and stylish as the day it was made in 1951. Best of all it is true, bright white and an ideal complement to ...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1997 Runway Vintage Rare Blue Green Clutch Minaudière Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Minaudière Celeste Lucite Beaded Crystal Vintage Rare Blue Green Beads Spring 1997 Green/ blue /white bead design double delicate chains no lining Made in France
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Renaud Pellegrino for Harry Winston Evening Bag
Located in Austin, TX
Renaud Pellegrino for Harry Winston mini evening bag with amber beaded strap. Condition: Excellent
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Leather Tortoise Kisslock Shoulder Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Lambskin Leather Plastic Tortoise Measures 7" W x 4.75" H x 2.5" D Handle Drop 6.25" Leather Lining 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by ...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES Red Cadena Kelly Box Calf Leather Gold Hardware Top Handle Evening Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1993 Collection Box Calf Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 6" W x 6" H x 2.75" D Handle Drop 5" Includes Dust Bag and Box 100% Auth...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Chevron Gold Hardware Shoulder Maxi Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1993 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 13.75" W x 9.5" Hx 3.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 23" Includes Authenticity Car...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Vertical Gold Evening Classic Shoulder Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 7" H x 2.5" D Shoulder Strap Drop 16.5" 100% Authenticity Guarant...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

ANTIQUE CHINESE Blue Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...
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1930s Chinese Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vanity Case Micro Mini 90s Vintage Iridescent Bronze Rare Patent Clutch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Micro Mini 90s Vintage Patent Metallic Bronze Iridescent Vanity Case Rare 1994 [VINTAGE 28 Years} Diamond stitch iridescent patent leather Cl...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

HERMES Chocolate Brown Suede Leather Gold Evening Top Handle Shoulder Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1975 Collection Suede Leather Gold Tone Hardware Suede Lining Measures 8.75" W x 6" H x 2" D Shoulder Strap Drop 15.5" Includes Clochette, Keys, Dust...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Lambskin Quilted Leather Gold Top Handle Evening Kelly Flap Bags
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1996 Collection Lambskin Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Mini Bag Measures 5.5" W x 4.25" H x 2.5" D Mini Bag Handle Drop 2.75" Medium Ba...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 31 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Black Vintage Beaded Mini Box Evening Bag
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Beaded Mini Box Bag is in excellent vintage condition from the late 1990's. A rare and stunning evening bag for any collectio...
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Timeless Bag Rare Vintage 1990's Limited Edition Lucky Charm Black Tote
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Timeless Bag Rare Vintage 1990's Limited Edition Lucky Charm Black Tote Made in France
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL CC Black Lizard Exotic Leather Gold Small Party Flap Shoulder Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1988 Collection Lizard Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 8.25" W x 5" H x 2" D Strap Drop 20.5" 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWF...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag
Located in New York, NY
Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag with pastes. Judith Leiber often went to vintage markets to buy antique frames and remount them. This one dates from the 1930's and is set with pastes and rose quartz navette...
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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vintage Metallic Gold Egg Minauderè Diamond Quilted Red Carpet Clutch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Lambskin Quilted Tassel Clutch Gold Bag This stylish egg-shaped clutch is crafted of diamond stitched lambskin leather in gold. The clutch features a gold hardware and a hang...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Flower Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather with Gilt Metal Accents
Located in Chicago, IL
This darling, flower shaped handbag has wonderful details. The round body of the bag is accessed by way of a zipper. The front and back of the bag each have a 3-dimensional flower wi...
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Quilted Gold Hardware Classic Jumbo Evening Shoulder
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 11.75" W x 8.5" H x 3.5" D Strap Drop 20" Includes Dust Bag and Box 100% A...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Vertical Quilted Gold Evening Shoulder Medium Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1994 Collection Caviar Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 9.75" W x 6" H x 2.75" D Shoulder Strap Drop 20" Includes Box 100% Authent...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty Hat
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2001 White Logo Vintage Mountaineer Helmet Limited Edition Novelty Hat Limited Edition from 2001 Sport Line Collection. White, red and bla...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Haute-Couture black velvet Chanel bag Measures: - width: 26 cm - height: 21 cm - depth: 5 cm
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1980s Adoria Italian White Vintage Raffia Straw 80s Satchel Purse Hand Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Pretty early 1980s ADORIA Italian Made stark white raffia straw satchel handbag! Features soft white raffia, with secured center pocket that sna...
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Caviar Leather Gold Classic Jumbo Evening Shoulder Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1999 Collection Caviar Leather Leather Lining Gold Tone Hardware Measures 11.75" W x 8.5" H x 3.5" D Strap Drop 20" Includes Dust Bag and Box 100% A...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

1940's Satin Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming satin evening bag with applied motif made of dozens of loops of bias satin to form an oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle...
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1940s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

CHANEL Black Lambskin Leather Gold Evening Shoulder Jumbo Flap Bag
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Lambskin Leather Gold Tone Hardware Leather Lining Measures 11.75" W x 8.75" H x 3" D Shoulder Strap Drop 24.5" Includes Authenticit...
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Late 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1988 Black Velvet Vintage Kelly Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Black Velvet Vintage 80's Micro Mini Top Handle Minaudière Clutch Bag 1988 Spring Summer Haute Couture Gold Hardware Nylon Trim Quilted velvet Kelly style chain top handle...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1950s Black and Gold Caviar Beaded Floral Evening Purse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inn...
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1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rare William De Lillo Jeweled Gilt Metal & Leather Evening Bag
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A unique (one of a kind) evening bag by William de Lillo. The off white leather handbag is set within an ornate gilt metal and stone exterior bag. It is comprised of a large oval faux turquoise (robin's egg blue) glass set in a rhinestone frame. On either side of the turquoise is a faux ruby oval cabochon. The stones are in an ornate openwork Byzantine style gilt metal plaques which are attached by gold rings. The top of the bag has a closure that is a chain with 3 large ruby glass stone each set in a gilt metal flower or sun design that hooks onto the other side to seal the bag. There is a matching gilt metal chain strap with the same plaque that decorates the shoulder. An important piece of wearable art by Willian De Lillo in the 1960's. Inside the bag has a hand sewn tag signed WM. de Lillo. Biography according to Gallery24Jewelry: Belgian born designer William De Lillo started his career working for reputable fine jewelry houses such as; Cartier, Harry Winston and Miriam Haskell. before branching out on his own with the help of Robert F. Clark (head designer for Miriam Haskell) forming William De Lillo Ltd. In New York City in 1968. 1968 was a significant time in modern day American History, the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War caused a cultural phenomenon and revolution where students took to the streets to protest war and social and sexual stereotypes. Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, The beatles psychedelic...
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Evening Bag. Old Shanghai
Located in New York, NY
Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

Vintage Gianfranco Ferre 1990s Lilac Lavender Purple Lizard Embossed Handbag 90s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage early 90s GIANFRANCO FERRE lilac light purple lizard skin embossed leather bag! Beautiful color matches nearly everything, and can be worn all year. Hinged opening ...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...
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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Jeweled Clutch, Black And Clear Crrystals With Silver Strap.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Judith Leiber Jeweled Clutch, Black And Clear Crrystals With Silver Strap.
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20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Vanity Case Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Black and White Wool Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Very Rare Vintage 1990’s Houndstooth Vanity Case Crossbody Bag Black and white houndstooth fabric with black smooth leather trim Lid with magnetic snap closure Gold-tone ha...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Minaudière Evening Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Rare Cc Charm Gold Clutch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Mini Vintage 1997 Metallic Gold Rare Evening CC Charm Clutch Gold hardware Metallic gold-tone lambskin leather vintage Single wristlet strap at side Three pockets at exterio...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Marino Black Alligator Crossbody Bag - 1990's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marino Black Alligator Crossbody Bag - 1990's. This bag is a timeless piece that is just a trendy now as it was in the 90's. It features a long lea...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage Spring 1997 Micro Mini Minaudière Clutch Chanel Spring 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware CC embedded accent at top Plexigla...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Art Deco Precious Stone Jeweled Lame Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Evening Bag of sterling silver set with precious stones such as aquamarines, emeralds and rubies in the Neoclassical taste. The tightly gathered pouch body of the bag is of...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel 1989 Vintage Runway Blue Jean Denim Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel denim and gold hardware micro mini classic flap 1989 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turnlock closure Interior Black lambskin lining 4.5" H 5.5" W x 1.75" D Strap: 10.5"...
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Judith Leiber Gold Filigree Swarovski Crystal Box Minaudiere evening bag clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning Judith Leiber Vintage gold box minaudiere in very good vintage condition. Gold structured box exterior trimmed with clear swarovski crystals...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Anne-Marie Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Folding Fan
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a frame of gold plated brass. A zippered opening allo...
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1950s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Gucci Black Silk Crystal Front Beaded Evening Bag Clutch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
GORGEOUS Gucci Black Silk Crystal Front Beaded Evening Bag Clutch in excellent condition. Black silk exterior trimmed with silver/clear rectangle crystals...
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1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg Abstract Hand-Beaded Ivory, Bronze, Gold & Fawn Evening Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Walborg of France, wonderfully detailed micro-seed hand-beaded in hues of ivory, bronze, gold and fawn makes for a wonderful combination in this bold abstract optional clutch as...
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Late 20th Century French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel Classic Flap Rare Quilted Micro Mini Silver Metallic Lambskin Leather Bag
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Limited Edition 1994 Runway Gold Metallic Quilted Lambskin Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1994 {VINTAGE 28 Years} Silver hardware Silver lined interior 1 Interior pockets 4...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bottega Veneta Metallic Gold Lambskin Cross-body Evening Shoulder Bag
Located in New York, NY
Bottega Veneta wonderfully elegant metallic gold lambskin evening cross-body evening bag has two compartment underneath the front flap. The strap measures 27" in total height...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

20s Red, Black & Yellow Enamel Mesh Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s red, black & yellow enamel mesh purse. Measurements: 12" Length 2 1/4" Width
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Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Rafael Sanchez Pearlized Suede Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Rafael Sanchez, pearlized suede, evening bag with carved lucite, Lalique inspired accents. Braided cord strap.
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1980s Unknown 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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