1970s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Walborg of France wonderful combination of both micro-seed beading as well as hand-stitched silk embroidery in "Floral & Leafs" and accented with micro bugle seed beading alon...

VALENTINO GARAVANI vintage embroidered leather clutch purse featuring gold tone hardware, faux ivory, crystal and glass cabochon embellishement. ...

LOUIS VUITTON Brown Perforated Monogram Coated Canvas, Fuschia Mini Trocadero Serial Number: TH0046 Age (Circa): 2006 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender: Ladi...

A limited edition bag by Gucci A signature piece in the famous GG Monogram Beautiful beaded Gucci bag in golden color Gucci Bamboo design handles and closure push lock Frame discreet...

A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embell...

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...

A limited-edition, signed and numbered, Swarovski crystal encrusted, gold-plated metal Snow White's red apple shaped minaudière evening bag purse by Kathrine Baumann, who is the cele...

Vintage Judith Leiber evening handbag in an unusual black lace printed gold leather with a push button pearl closure embellished by a coiled pave crystal snake. The closure opens to...

Stunning evening clutch designed by Peter Dundas for Emilio Pucci Embroidered in cheetah pattern with sequins and pearls Eagle head closure clasp Finest nude silk Gold-colored hardwa...

Chic 1940s Italian made alligator / crocodile embossed patent leather bag! Perfect taupe color is great all year, and matches anything. Pale gold hardware, and removable chain strap....

Presenting a rare variation of the iconic saddle pochette bag designed by John Galliano for Christian Dior constructed of brown watercolor printed nylo...

Oscar de la Renta Multi-Colored Patterned Silk Patchwork Evening Bag - SHW. This unique evening bag is multi-colored and has a silver decoration on the front. The strap is removable....