Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

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 ...

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 coveted mid-century combination of both pavé beads AND petit point embroidery, this demure accessory telegraphs French sophistication and patrician breeding. Roomier than most even...

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...

UNKNOWN -Vintage mini bag made of openwork golden metal. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 13 cm - Height: 16 cm - Depth: 1 cm - Handle length: 50 cm SKU:S195

1940s Koret rare maroon handbag sold at Neiman Marcus. The bag is structured two be worn on the arm used for dancing in night clubs. The body of the bag...

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

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 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...

ANONYMOUS - Wicker bag with a cane pattern. Bamboo handle. Lined with a navy blue waterproof canvas. One patch pocket. Condition: Good general condition Measurements: Height: 25 cm...

French designer Paco Rabanne is best known for his revolutionary 1968 dresses made from metal discs and rings. This rare handbag soon followed, made from th...

What a great idea, an evening bag large enough to hold everything that you need for a night out! This fabulous bag is covered with opalescent coral colored sequins on a matching net...

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...

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. ...

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

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 ...

1950s Blue Bakelite and Leather Italian Evening Bag This exquisite 1950s Italian evening bag is a sophisticated blend of materials and textures, featuring deep blue Bakelite and luxu...

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 ...

This beautiful 1960's metallic gold woven straw box bag, accented by gold toned metal hardware, is just the perfect statement piece to add to your accessory collection. The elega...

ANONYMOUS - Raffia bag, from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Length: 21 cm (8.26") - Height: 23 cm (9") - Depth: 9 cm (3.54") - Handle: 25 cm (9.84") SKU:S...

UNKNOWN - Vintage yellow weaved bag from the 1960s Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 26 cm - Height: 30 cm - Depth: 10 cm - Handles: 38 cm SKU:S281

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...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Crafted in pure silk - In the shape of a double gourd vase. - Intricated filigre...

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 ...

Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...

Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...

This vintage minaudière or small make up compact clutch was made by Wadsworth, most likely in the 50s. Coined "Pandora" it's made from gold metal,...

KORET - Black rattan bag with gold and silver metal handles, black leather interior. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions : Length: 27 cm - Height: 20 cm - Depth: 13 cm - Hand...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Blue Silk with lovely floral embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These...

1950s-'60s black microbeaded clutch with fishscale motif of contrasting smooth and faceted beads throughout. The gold metal frame is beaded as well, here with a chain design on top of solid beads, which, both here and in the body lend three-dimensionality to the clutch. Interior is black satin with open side compartments. Unlabeled, but most of these mid-century beaded bags...

This 1960s top handle bag is crafted from a rich, blueish-purple silk satin and pleated all-over with swirling forms across its base where the pleating gathers. It has a structured t...

Lilac sequins are sewn in a circular pattern on to to liac silk crepe. This is then rebeaded with loops of caviar beads in shades of lilac to pale pink in a floral or grape cluster ...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Bot...

Elegant 1960s Italian White Wicker and Brass Square Evening Bag This exquisite Italian evening bag is a timeless accessory that embodies refined elegance. This charming square-shaped...

1950s clear and pearlescent apricot carved lucite drum or barrel-shaped bag. One of the most desirable shapes of lucite bag, the handle is also crafted from lucite and detailed with ...

KORET - Rigid bag made of wicker and leather handle. Condition: Good condition. The clasp is a bit discoloured. Measurements: Width: 24 cm approx (9,45 in) - Height: 16 cm (6,3 in)...

- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...

Bonwit Teller Tangerine hand-beaded evening bag is done with micro-sized glass seed beads styled in waves of swirls of semi-circles. Hand-beaded in Beligum, the gold hardware frame i...

This is a stunning beaded clutch from the 20th century American designer Hattie Carnegie. The bag is draped and gathered and the beads flow as if they were liquid. There is a metal ...

Exceptional Minaudiére with a long strap in a shape of a scallops made in black leather, ostrich foot leather on the middle. Stunning item, delicate work ...

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 possibly a very early example by Roberto di Camerino or Cesare Puccini...

Circa 1968 France Evening clutch or small shoulder bag in khaki leather and Crocodile imitation pads from the famous Designer House Paco Rabanne around 1968. Suede leather background covered with large brown crocodile leather pads. Original handle in chain of twisted aluminum rings. Vintage zipper and partially missing interior label with the logo of the famous designer house. Edge very slightly frayed on 0.5 cm at the corners, some rings...

ANONYMOUS - Blue wicker bag. To note, the inside lining is a bit damaged. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 30 cm - Height : 20 - Depth : 10 cm - Handle : 26 cm SKU:S1402

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

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:...

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

ANONYMOUS -Wicker bag Lesco Lona dating from the 60s. To note, trace of wear on one side, probably due to rubbing against clothes Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 17 c...

ANONYMOUS - 1960's bag in leather and canvas. Rare marks of wear. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 18,5 cm - Width: 26,5 cm - Depth: 9,5 cm - Handle: 33 cm SKU:S1157

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...

A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...

AU SELLIER DEAUVILLE - Bag composed of black ostrich overstitched with red thread. It features a gilded metal clasp representing a rudder. Condition: Very good condition Measuremen...

ANONYMOUS - Pearly evening handbag from the 1920s. Condition: Very good condition. Measurements: Length: 16cm (6.29") - Height: 15.5 cm (6.1") - Handle: 21 cm (8.26") SKU:S1062

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...

NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on black background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 12 cm - Length : 19,5 cm - Depth : 3 cm SKU...

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...

ANONYMOUS -Stiff bi-material handbag. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 27 cm - Height: 21 cm - Depth: 8 cm - Handles: 50 cm SKU:S1420