1920s Evening Bags and Minaudières

In liquid silver mesh, this semi-transparent evening bag looks like Medieval chain mail and wears almost as powerfully. Its patterned Art Deco top frame, hairpin chain handle and pou...

1920s Opulent art deco Whiting & Davis chain mail evening bag The exquisite evening bag is designed with an ornate scrolled gilt metal clasp frame The delicate chain mail mesh purse is illuminated with pastel enamel detail on both exterior sides Dangling from base are graduated pastel tassel rows that give the illusion of grapes on a vine. The beautiful art deco evening bag is suspended from a delicate chain strap handle designed with elongated rectangular links. Lined in golden yellow silk The exquisite evening bag has an heirloom quality; perfect for weddings. holidays, or any special formal occasions. It too makes a wonderful addition to a vintage handbag collection Measurements: The length across the clasp frame side to side = 3.75 inches The length across the center section measures 4 inches The delicate chain mail pouch...

1920s Handmade Art Deco silver beaded hand bag with filigree bag clip and frame. The body of the purse is lined in a satin.

An elegant and chic design 1920s Art Deco handbag in black and red beadwork. The body of the bag is firm with a flat round bottom to maintain its shape when set on a surface. The ent...

Black silk, Sterling silver with enamel, black onyx, marcasite, and crystals,all gem set. It also has 3 small side pockets and a lipstick pocket. circa 1920's

This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...

This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape, this bag is just about 100 years old and looks amazing! Measures 8 in. wide x 12 ...

Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form that are as beautiful to look at as they are to carry. This rather large example d...

A delicate piece of wearable art, this evening bag’s intricate pavé beadwork is only surpassed by the muted hand embroidered flowers that decorate its surface. Demure and petite, it even includes the original folding hand mirror, encased in the same ivory crêpe-backed satin that lines the purse. Pavé beaded evening purse...

1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag

Demure pointed fringe and an Impressionist watercolor print are the perfect counterpoint to a flapper dress unsafe to take home to mother. Just large enough for a credit card and some lipstick, because a nice girl kept her flask in her garter. Fine metal mesh handbag with pointed bottom fringe and peacock feather watercolor...

Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined intact - Measures 11 inches x 8.25 inches. This is out of our massive collection of Hop...