Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

A very fine black Soprarizzo velvet and brass hardware bag circa late 1940s to early 1950s. With exquisite craftsmanship and materials, it was almost certainly made in Venice and is...

1960s Cesare Piccini brown suede leather clutchbag featuring silver-tone articulated metallic claps opening, an inside gold-tone stamp: Cesare Piccini Firenze. Circa 1960s In good v...

This unusual late 1940s bag is crafted from luxurious, rich brown suede in a pouch-like shape. The brass hardware is exposed at the top of the bag and faste...

These is a delightful clutch bag, made from a beautiful Art Deco silk fabric, and piped in grey silk. The frame is of an off white/cream carved Bakelite with motifs of leaves and flo...

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...

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition with satin lining, and original box. Medium size purse...

A fabulous and rare Vintage Nettie Rosenstein Evening Bag. A landscape cylinder inspired design is topped with a double handle and gloriously flaunts gold micro beading in a foliate ...

A Vintage Crepe & Crystal Evening Purse. A delightful wristlet evening purse from the 1940s. Crafted in crepe and watermark taffeta. The ruched detailing proving wonderfully demure a...

A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end s...

This is a classy 1940s Guild Creations wool hand bag with zip closure. This solid black wool fabirc purse is high lighted with a wave shaped gold-tone metal engraved frame and set wi...

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...

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. ...

Lovely Josef mid blue beaded bag with an unusual silver plated, clear lucite and rhinestones clasp. Measuring width 17.5 cm / 6.8 inches at the base, height 11.5 cm / 4.5 inches, and...

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...

Vintage evening bag or minaudière, made for Saks Fifth Avenue, most likely in the late 1960s. Made from polished resin made to resemble wood, it features a decorative gold metal and...

Boucheron Silver Vanity Case in vermeil - Good condition. Slight traces of wear over time. scratches and light tarnish - Boucheron silver vermeil vani...

Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...

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...

This vintage hand-made beaded bag from the 1960s features Autumn hues with snap lock closure and a black handle. Fully lined in black satin, this bag has one open interior pocket and...

Beautiful vintage bag designed in the 1960s in black leather, fine Italian manufacture. The bag is a small shoulder or arm bag. It has a beautiful gold metal chain that makes it port...

Gold-tone evening "Boîte de Nuit" by Werber clutch bag featuring strass and beads decor, inside compartments, a front claps opening. Circa 1950s In good vintage condition. Made in F...

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...

Brighten up any black evening or cocktail dress with this 1960's Rosenfeld royal blue satin evening convertible clutch. Gold tone hard case clasp embedded with faux emeralds and sapp...

Do not miss out on this whimsical vintage feather embellished minaudiere! This breath taking novelty clutch features a plethora of feathers that fade in a gorgeous gradient from ivor...

Your next favorite novelty clutch has arrived and it's calling your name! The most gorgeous minaudiere style evening clutch! Black velvet hard casing is accompanied by a plethora of ...

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...

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...

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 gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closur...

This vintage minaudière or small make up clutch was made by Wadsworth, most likely in the early 1960s. Made from gold metal, it features a black b...

The aesthetic of this bag not only mirrors the linear forms so often associated with technology. But also symbolises the clean-edged aggressiveness of the sexual revolution of the 1...

Kigu gold tone carryall compact party case, with a lovely textured diamond design to the front and back, and a snake chain handle. The case is initialled E....

1940s Bronze Steel Cut Bead Circular Box Bag w/ Mirror Circular shaped bucket box bag with an exterior of glass bronze beads and pleated detailing. Attached lid with circular mirro...

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 1960's PIERRE CARDIN pouch bag, with Singular shoulder strap and made entirely from crocodile skin. Features; Iconic PIERRE CARDIN exterior Emblem logo Press stud closure One large leather lined interior with additional small interior compartments Singe Strap MADE IN FRANCE Measurements; Length; 7'' Depth; 6'' Width; 2'' Strap; 25'' Condition; Condition 5/10. The bag is an Archival Museum Quality Piece...

Product Details: 1960s Vintage Beaded Mini-Bag + Cuff Bracelet Set - Bronze, Dusky Blue, Navy Blue + Silver Geometric Beading + Tassel Detailing - ...

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

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...

A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...

A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...

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...

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

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...

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...

1960s black evening bag featuring a lizard effect leather outside, an inside black leather lining, a detachable gold tone shoulder chain, a front snap closure, inside 2 small pockets...

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 fra...

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.

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 chic vintage handbag by J Renee. In a soft bronze colour the handbag has an internally detachable strap and so can be used as a clutch bag or handbag. Measur...

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...

Floral pattern clutch in a subtle palette of pinks and greens by Koret, known as one of the best creators of handbags in mid-century America. This evening clutch has a textured gold ...

Charming Arnold Scassi Pave Box Bag with shoulder chain in black satin with pave rhinestone flap. Cute box shape with sparkling accents. Faille lining. 1960's USA. 3.5" x 2.5" wide ...

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...

Brown silk satin evening small beaded bag featuring a gold tone hardware, a gold tone chain, a top opening, a yellow silk satin lining, a small inside pocket. In good vintage condit...

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...

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 ...

Rosenfeld c.1960s evening bag with chain of gold metal metal molded in a quilted and wave design. A gold metal triangular clasp, echoed on the rever...