Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

Exquisite 1920s handmade black silk beaded triangular evening wristlet bag ! Includes a note that says; Made by Nellie Challand in 1925. Given to Virginia Fourrier on August 12, 1975...

A stunning antique French silver coin purse. The body is made up from intricately woven and delicate 800 silver mesh. The base of the purse feature...

Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...

A stunning antique Swiss silver chatelaine purse. The body is made up from intricately woven 925 sterling silver mesh and it has five little beads su...

Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with kid leather lining. We are attributing our bag to Maria Likarz-Strauss, based on a...

French Art Deco purse in neutral colours of creamy white, pale grey and shimmering dark grey beads. Measuring 14 cm / 5.5 inches by 9.1 cm / 3.58 inches. The purse closes with a popp...

Art Deco Evening Bag of sterling silver set with precious stones such as aquamarines, emeralds and rubies in the Neoclassical taste. The tightly gathered pouch body of the bag is of...

An antique Chainmail Purse from the Art Nouveau era. Chainmail purses were de rigueur during this period and were often relatively plain in des...

A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket an...

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire crystal inlay. Large black silk tassel conceals lipstick...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

Asprey London Sterling silver opulent art deco vanity compact c 1920s The elegant vintage compact is designed with sterling silver The sterling panels ...

Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp (untested) Silk interior with a gilt monogr...

Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with...

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. L...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...

A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves. Handbags with these highly decorative and ...

Beautiful antique art deco mesh metal purse. enamel painted gold metal. geometric pattern. carved gold frame. link chain wrist strap. van dyke fringe. double blossom kiss lock closure. ✩ A wonderful piece of fashion history! Circa 1920s Label: Mandalian MFG. Co. USA. (stamped on the inside of the purse frame) Color: Antique Gold, Black, White Good Condition. The "armpits" of the purse have unhinged links which is a common finding in metal bags...

Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in th...

Fabulous antique dark apricot velvet bag in a floral design, with couch work gold and silver metallic embroidery on both the front and back, and a lovely floral filigree frame. The b...

Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille wi...

The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...

French Art Deco Anglo Indian evening clutch bag composed of a patchwork of 19th century silk lame sari fabrics of various floral patterns with clasp of a...

A charming and highly attractive handbag, perfect for evening or that special occasion. the needlepoint is of the highest and finest quality with roses and a variety of other flowers...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates carved ivory (as did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets...

A gently, elegantly curved frame is set with white spinels, citrines, emeralds and synthetic sapphires, in a frame of silver (it is marked 'Made In Italy'...

A hand embroidered evening bag with petit point embroidery all around. Front and back as well as the side stripes. Petit point is a fine magnifying glass work, The bag was embroidered in Germany at the turn of the century. Around 19th century. This evening bag is in perfect condition . Dimensions: Bags width 21 cm, height 20 cm, depth 3 cm Bag hanger...

Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period. Double pocket tightened by a cream cord...

A great vintage sequin evening purse in gold, bronze and cream. The purse is lined in satin with one pouch pocket. Measurements: width 8'', height 5''

A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...

Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain E...

Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...

Incredibly rare vintage gem. This bag is in very good pre-owned condition. Flaws to note include some fading of color in certain areas of exterior. The bag has been very well maintai...

This stunning evening bag from the teens is worked in an unusual color combination using cut steel beads. Lavender, blue, silver and gold are the predominant colors in a design that ...

This Art Nouveau handbag is made from high-quality heavy black fabric and features a gold-tone metal frame richly decorated with beautiful cut-out flowers and leaves, a snap closure ...

1920's hand-beaded purse with green leaves, red roses, and harp against a white field in seed beads. Blue flowers border the top edge. Silver tone embossed frame. Unlined. Looped see...

20s red, black & yellow enamel mesh purse. Measurements: 12" Length 2 1/4" Width

Product details: Circa 1900's. Dark brown velvet with silver design details. Featuring sterling silver 3D floral motif, griffin detail on the front with ND monogram. Total weight is...