Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

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...

This rare shell minaudiere from Marguerite Stix has a ruby cabochon and large blister pearl for the clasp and a gold washed frame. It is signed Stix on both sides of the clasp and the interior is lined with chamois. It is in excellent condition. Marguerite Stix was born in Vienna and although she was too young to be a member of the Wiener Werkstatte she nevertheless became a protege of Josef Hoffman at a very young age. She worked as a sculptor and artist in Vienna until she was forced to flee the German invasion of Austria in 1938. She fled to Paris where she began designing a line of ceramic pins...

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...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

Elegant Pave Rhinestone Studded Evening Bag retailed by Neiman Marcus. Body of bag is made of a plasticized mesh which is embedded with Swarovski cryst...

Petite gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with wrist strap and curved gold metal frame itch engraved initials "WMF".

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

Though it would be an eye-catching "something old" wedding accessory, this clutch is enough of a standout to hold its own in any formal setting. While its unusual oval shape is its m...

1960s Walborg Daffodil Yellow Faceted Teardrop Beaded & Sequined Basket Bag: Gold Lurex hand bag covered in gold sequins and yellow teardrop fringe luci...

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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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

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

Charming satin evening bag with applied motif made of dozens of loops of bias satin to form an oversized flowerhead near clasp. Push button clasp. 1940's USA. 8" x 8" with 14" handle...

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...

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...

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 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 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...

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

Lightweight and flexible, this beautiful evening bag is glamorous thanks to its scrolling beadwork but remains more understated than most Walborgs due to its matte black fabric groun...

- 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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

A chic vintage evening bag by Rene Mancini. In black satin with a flap over front with popper fastening, and an internal pouch pocket. The bag has attractive gold detail on the fro...

This chic vintage Italian mini shoulder bag is a standout piece crafted in cream Bakelite and leather, blending mid-century charm with minimalist architectural lines. The body of th...

- 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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

This exquisite 1950s silver metal mesh evening bag by Carla Carini captures the timeless glamour and sophistication of mid-century Italian design. Its flu...

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

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

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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:...