1970s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Italian avant-garde gilt metal serpent minaudiere' evening bag c 1970s The diminutive octagon shaped metal evening bag is adorned with the silhouette of a s sinuous snake figure deli...

Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that r...

Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a sinuous crystal lizard; surrounded with a collection of sea shells & a glass coral branch The clam shell is framed with a gilt metal border. Dangling from the base is a silky fringe tassel. The compact size interior is lined with brown cloth Makes a beautiful accessory perfect for weddings & holidays The back exterior side has a foil label embossed Margaret Bloom Measurements: The length across the furthest section measures 6.75 inches The height measured from the center clasp to the base = 3.75 inches excluding the fringe tassel The compact size interior will accommodate a few small size essentials i.e. folded paper...

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The opulent minaudiere purse is designed with an exotic gold metal panther's head The ey...

A rare circa 1970s Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. miniature mesh purse necklace, crafted in flexible sterling silver mesh and suspended from a long black cord with a matching tassel. The small pouch moves fluidly like fabric, reflecting Peretti’s distinctive ability to give precious metal a soft, tactile quality. Its elongated cord allows the necklace to be worn long, while the tassel adds movement and dramatic contrast. This miniature necklace version is considerably less common than Peretti’s larger mesh evening bags...

HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side The stylized lions are designed with intricate silver metal faces with sinuous gilt metal manes...

Gucci Italy Opulent rare gilt metal minaudiere' clutch purse c 1970s The elegant rectangular clutch is embellished with a criss cross basket weave pattern on the exterior Designed...

Rodo gold-tone metal clutch bag featuring gold-tone metal woven, a claps opening, a rectangular shape, a gold tone leather lining, and inside red stamped signature and an inside pock...

Created in the late 1970s to early 1980s by legendary designer Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this exceptional sterling silver mesh evening bag...

A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold chain strap. MADE IN FRANCE. 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Features; Beautiful Gold Chain...

AZZARO - Ready-to-wear collection circa 1970 under the artistic direction of Loris Azzaro. Evening bag in gray crocheted knit and silver lurex thread, embellished with matching sequ...

Halston brown calfskin drawstring bag with accented with detailed top-stitching throughout. His signature logo in gold hardware accents the lower-front. The bag meas...

Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged design reminiscent of an Art Deco seashell. The glossy gilt metal surface catches the...

Vintage Bienen-Davis black grained leather evening handbag, likely dating to the 1970s. Crafted in a richly textured leather reminiscent of Saffiano finishes, this polished design ca...

This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag is crafted of grain-textured leather in black. This vintage Dior features a gold toned chain that ...

Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 25 cm - Height : 21 cm - Depth : 4 cm SKU:S1351

Eccentric leather handbag designed by the great Gianni Versace in the 1970s. The bag is a handbag made of black leather with elegant gold studs. The sleeves have the appearance of fl...

UNKNOWN - Vintage circular straw bag from the 1960s-1970s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 43 cm SKU:S111

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)

ROBERTA DI CAMERINO - (Made in Italy) Braided leather bag with golden metal attributes. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Width: 33 cm - Height: 25 cm - Depth: 4 cm - Hand...

Glamorous gold ... Italian style! This gold nugget is a 'carry anywhere and with everything' bag. It is ostensibly an evening accessory but the effortlessly chic leather design wou...

This vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR shoulder bag is crafted of grain-textured leather in beige. This vintage Dior features a gold toned chain that ...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black panama straw bag with red and golden leave decorations. Piece from the 1975s under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Conditio...

Whiting & Davis silver mesh evening clutch has detailed rhinestone clasp closure. The evening clutch comes with a matching silver mesh change purse. Both items have the signature "Wh...

DIOR - (Made in France) Red inside-out leather bag with trimming pompoms. Piece from the 1975s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - Width: 24 cm - Depth: 2 c...

Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut, or drawing attention to a detail. Training essentially as an architect, he moved into fashion, working first for Paquin, them moving to Elsa Schiaparelli and , finally, Christian Dior, before opening his own house in 1950. Designing ground breaking...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black trimming bag with colorful pompoms. Signature on a golden metal shell-shaped plate. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 1...

An unusual evening bag of vertically ribbed matte black satin with the natural ruffled edge on one side. Single handle, gold clasp. Black satin interior wi...

A chic vintage evening bag by Brun Magli Couture. In black satin covered in diamante on both sides, the bags has one internal pouch pocket and a top opening. Measurements: Width 10 ...

Meyers wonderfully elegant bronze pylon-skin clutch with the option to use as a shoulder bag is desired. The interior is lined with a warm tan silk. Top closure features a sna...

Vintage PIERRE CARDIN Lucite Plexiglass Clutch Shoulder Bag Measurements: Height: 5 7/8 inches Width: 7 4/8 inches Depth: 1 inch Strap: 39 4/8 inches Fe...

NINA RICCI -(Made in France) Passementerie pouch from the 1980s. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 21 cm - Height : 15 cm - Depth : 5 cm - Handle : 98 cm SKU:S1356