1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl tiles throughout the exterior The lid cover is encrusted with collection of aquamarine glittering crystals accented with a floral motif in the center. The interior is designed with a pair of rouge & face powder compartments. The gilt metal lid covers are adorned with art deco style leaping gazelles Paired with a brown cloth carrying case suspended from a hand strap The elegant case may be carried as a chic clutch style purse separately without the carrying case Designed by Eligin American Measurements: The length of the mother of pearl case...

A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap butto...

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...

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery. Incredibly intensive Haute Couture quality hand embroidery with silk satin...

Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a ...

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...

Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape with attached strap handle, interior mirror,and multiple fitted compartments. 195...

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One ...

Rendered in the most sumptuous black satin, accented by silver claw set rhinestones and gold toned metal hardware, this original 1950's handbag , is the perfect accessory for any vin...

Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...

This intricately made 1950's evening bag, embellished with black glass seed beads and small bugle beads, is the perfect piece for your accessory collection. The elegant gold toned m...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

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...

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 ...

A coveted mid-century combination of both pavé beads AND petit point embroidery, this demure accessory telegraphs French sophistication and patrician breeding. Roomier than most even...

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 frame of the bag is gold tone and black metal with small pink rose details and a scallop edge. Kiss lock closure. Black satin interior. Gold tone tubogas chain...

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

Italian Silver Floral Etched Minaudiere from the 1950's. Heavy handmade construction with compartments for lipstick and powder and other items. Unmarked 800 silver. Crack in mirror. ...

Petite gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with wrist strap and curved gold metal frame itch engraved initials "WMF".

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...

A truly prized vintage handbag from the 1950s. Dazzlingly in its shimmering textures, its evocatively rippled pattern of aqua blue beads is offset with a gold-tone frame. Its top cla...

Though it would be an eye-catching "something old" wedding accessory, this clutch is enough of a standout to hold its own in any formal setting. While its unusual oval shape is its m...

This lovely vintage mid century modern diamond patterned alligator clutch has gold toned hardware and closure. The different tones of brown supple alligator leather make this textura...

1950s clear and pearlescent apricot carved lucite drum or barrel-shaped bag. One of the most desirable shapes of lucite bag, the handle is also crafted from lucite and detailed with ...

This vintage minaudière or small make up compact clutch was made by Wadsworth, most likely in the 50s. Coined "Pandora" it's made from gold metal,...

Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals. Both purses are attached and fully lined with...

As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...

A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...

Lightweight and flexible, this beautiful evening bag is glamorous thanks to its scrolling beadwork but remains more understated than most Walborgs due to its matte black fabric groun...

Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inn...

ANONYMOUS -Small pink bag embroidered with Leo Miller beads. Condition: Good condition Dimensions : Width: about 20 cm - Height: 17 cm - Handle: 35 cm - D...

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag. This Rialto NY 1950's Grey Handbag is a stunning piece to add to any bag collection. The handle has a rhinestone det...

NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on black background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 12 cm - Length : 19,5 cm - Depth : 3 cm SKU...

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 ...

Late 1950's Twifaille by Rosenfeld black satin evening bag. The circular handle has gold and rhinestone embellishments along the inside that play up the rounded shape of this bag. Th...

Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...

NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on off-white background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Length: 20 cm - Depth: 2 cm SKU:...

Elegant Chinese Embroidered Evening Bag mounted in the UK. Lovely antique silk satin textile finely embroidered with figures and metallic lame thread accents. Enamel decorated and gl...