1950s Evening Bags and Minaudières

This delicate and ultra feminine C.1950 French black seed bead handbag features a floral chain stitch pattern in pastel shades of pink, rose, yellow, green and blue. The gold gilt me...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

This beautiful 1950's mauve coloured satin handbag, decorated with an ornate frame is the perfect piece to complete your evening attire The rounded gold toned metal frame, is embel...

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...

An exceptional mid-century accessory, this rare Wadsworth minaudière, coined “Pandora”, is crafted from gold-tone metal and features an elegant black jet bead design adorning the top...

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 ...

ANONYMOUS - Collection circa 1950-1960. Fuchsia pink velvet muff entirely decorated with white and purple flowers, small zip pocket. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Len...

Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape with attached strap handle, interior mirror,and multiple fitted compartments. 1950...

HERMÈS - (Made in France) Navy-blue box leather and marled beige H canvas bag with a gold-plated fasterner on a flap. Design from the 1950s-1960s. Condition: Very good condition Di...

A stunning, near-flawless mid-century masterwork from Whiting & Davis, the definitive American pioneer of luxury metal mesh. This evening bag captures the sophisticated glitz of ...

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...

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 ...

A black seed bead evening bag, circa 1950s-1960s, with a gold-tone frame accented with mother-of-pearl. - Dense black seed bead ground across the bag body and bead-covered top handl...

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...

UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1950. Beige silk evening bag with accordion pleats, topped with flower cross-stitch embroidery in pink, green, and purple tones, and ornamented with blu...

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...

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

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...

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:...

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...

Exquisite 1950s Saks Fifth Ave. Seed Beaded Floral Motif Handbag w Jeweled Frame: A striking color combination of burgundy, magenta, red and gold, beaded in a lovely, dense floral p...

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...

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...

FERNANDE DESGRANGES - (Made in France) Black calfskin briefcase bag with golden metal elements. Piece from the 1950s -1960s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 22 c...

UNKNOWN - A Collection circa 1950. Tiny bag entirely embroidered with pearls, silk lining, golden metal snake-link chain handle. Good general condition, but there are some stains. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

This immaculate, museum-grade mid-century artifact is an exquisite example of Whiting & Davis’s iconic craftsmanship. Sourced in near-pristine mint condition, this vintage drawst...

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