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Novelty Bags For Sale
Period: 1970s
Period: 1950s
Marbled White Mother of Pearl Lucite Briefcase Novelty Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A rare suitcase-style Lucite purse, this statement piece is made even more interesting by the clear vinyl side bellows trimmed in gold. Both traditional and avant garde. White marbl...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Mid Century Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag
Located in New York, NY
Super Unusual Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag from the 1950's. Designed in a triangular form, origami style with 2 compartments. Tiny chains suspended in the center hold the bam...
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1950s Italian Novelty Bags

Jean Bernard Figural Black Suede Bag, Paris 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Charming Jean Bernard Figural black suede bag from Paris, 1950's. Black fluted half moon shape with tubular suede loop handle. Faille lining with various compartments. 8.5" x 4.5" x ...
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Yves Saint Laurent Handbag with Bakelite Handle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Handbag with bakelite handle. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 18 cm - Width: 25 cm - Depth: 10 cm - ...
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1970s French Novelty Bags

1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse: Frosted pastel floral box bag in woven straw and lacquered flowers. Made...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Gold Plated Flower Filigree Black and Clear Lucite Handbag circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Lovely gold plated flower filigree handbag, with a black lucite lid and clear lucite handle and bottom. Measuring width 18.9 cm / 7.4 inches by height 7.4 cm / 2.9 inches. The handle...
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1950s North American Novelty Bags

Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Tyrolean New York black and orange striped lucite handbag, with gold tone filigree decoration. Measuring width 20 cm / 7.8 inches by maximum height 8.75 cm / 3.4 inches, an...
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1950s North American Novelty Bags

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Charming Handmade Artisan Sea Life Woven Wicker Rope Summer Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Charming handmade artisan woven wicker rattan rope vintage basket style handbag. Embellished with a cluster of organic sea shells with gold enamel accents; with small resin enamel pearls & small diamante crystals . Carried with a pair of braided rope wicker handles. The interior is cloth lined. Zippers across the top opening The basket style handbag makes a charming one of a kind summer wear accessory Measurements: The length across the top opening side to side measures = 12 inches The sides of the wicker rattan handbag...
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

Spring Theme Handbag by Soure' with Woodland Animals Print Fabric on Front Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
This spring theme handbag by Soure' has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design of birds in trees and woodland animals...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A retro gem from the 1970's! This beautiful seashell bag really leans into the era by making this statement vibrant gold shoulder bag. It is super chunky ...
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1970s Novelty Bags

Walborg Hard Side Embossed Gold Metal Giraffe Design Chain Handle Bag 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walborg Italy 1970s double chain handle hard side evening bag. The bag is round at the front and back and about 2"s in depth. Embossed giraffe design, the bag opens with a tab at the...
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1970s Italian Novelty Bags

1950s Suede Minaudiere Compact Evening Bag with Medallion Front
Located in Water Mill, NY
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...
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1950s Novelty Bags

1950s Black Lucite and Metal Woven Handbag by Dorset Rex
Located in Greenport, NY
1950s Black Lucite and Metal Woven Handbag by Dorset Rex Beautiful midcentury woven metal box purse with black lucite handle by Dorset Rex circa 1950's...
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1950s Novelty Bags

1950's Lucite Handbag by Majestic
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Wonderful signed Majestic 1950's bag. Swing lucite stand up handle and top. Body of the bag is woven silver and gold metal with a gold metal frame. Lined in gold silk with the Majest...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

An Art Deco style rectangular beaded bag, Pierre Cardin, France, 1970
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut, or drawing attention to a detail. Training essentially as an architect, he moved into fashion, working first for Paquin, them moving to Elsa Schiaparelli and , finally, Christian Dior, before opening his own house in 1950. Designing ground breaking...
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1970s French Novelty Bags

1950’s Light Pink Corde-Bead Bubble Handbag by Lumured
Located in Greenport, NY
1950’s Light Pink Corde-Bead Bubble Handbag by Lumured Soft pink purse with white bubble beads in diamond pattern. Sweet rhinestone detail on metal cl...
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1950s Novelty Bags

New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but practical, the hand-strung polished wood beads create texture and interest for evening, while the velvety chenille ground lends playfulness for day. Deadstock double top handle bag of black chenille punctuated with black wood beads all over surface and handles. Interior features three total compartments including one center compartment with kiss lock clasp closure, plus one side pocket in another compartment. Fully lined in black velvet; plain chenille bottom with protective brass feet. fabric: chenille, wood, goldtone metal noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: deadstock with original tags measurements: width: 7” at narrowest, 9 ½” at widest height: 7” depth: 4” bottom gusset; expands to about 6” when filled mouth: opens to 8” handle: 4” drop label: Walborg (made in Japan by...
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1950s Japanese Novelty Bags

Whimsical Quirky Astro Turf Wicker Handmade Basket Purse circa 1970
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical astroturf woven wicker handmade basket purse c 1970 The quirky one of a kind retro handbag is designed with an astroturf lid cover A mirror is placed on the center of the e...
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Located in Water Mill, NY
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...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...
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1950s Unknown Novelty Bags

Whimsical Sea Life Decoupage Box Purse by Billie Ross of Palm Beach
Located in University City, MO
Whimsical sea life decoupage box purse from Billie Ross Palm Beach The charming retro oval shaped box purse is decorated with schools of fish surrounde...
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

Jeanne Bernard of Paris Black Suede Coffee Grinder Shaped Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming figural handbag is shaped like an old fashioned coffee grinder. It's covered in a fine, black suede with details and accents in gold plated brass. The inside of the lid that opens up for access to the main body of the bag has a little mirror attached, and the "hopper dome" on top is a compact with a feathery powder puff and another mirror. There is a little "ground coffee" drawer in the bottom that pulls out to hold your little bits and pieces. It has a woven cord handle with a tassel accent. The Jeanne Bernard...
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Wilardy Dooner White Marble Lucite bag -Book piece
Located in Wallkill, NY
1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative cla...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Amazing 1970s Extra Large Novelty Embroidered Raffia Vintage 70s Straw Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing 1970s extra large novelty embroidered raffia tropical Hawaiian straw tote bag ! Features a vibrant red lining, which is a symbol of good luck with money. Can be worn on the s...
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1970s Novelty Bags

Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape with attached strap handle, interior mirror,and multiple fitted compartments. 195...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

Needlepoint Artisan Griffin & Laurels Hand Stitched Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
Elegant needlepoint artisan griffin & laurels vintage handbag c 1970 The chic retro needlepoint artisan handbag is decorated with an endearing griffin figure; surrounded with a wreath of laurels that is replicated on both exterior sides Illuminated against a contiguous black needlepoint...
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1970s Unknown Novelty Bags

1950s Woven Panama Straw Drawstring Pouch Purse W/ Pastel Seashell Embellishment
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Woven Panama Straw Drawstring Pouch Purse W/ Pastel Seashell Embellishment
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1950s Italian Novelty Bags

Rare Ileene Reeves 1970s Handpainted Fairytale Fairies Vintage Handbag 70s Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare mid 1970s ILEENE REEVES hand painted plexiglass novelty handbag! Features fairies, flowers, mushrooms and daisies throughout. Secure front closure. Interior features a mirror on...
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1970s American Novelty Bags

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with silvered filigree accents. Interior mirror within lid....
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1950s American Novelty Bags

French Sequin Black Linen Bag
Located in New York, NY
Chic Sequin French Bag on black linen base. Elegant and timeless detailing with even seed bead borders on the interiors and edges of strap. Moire taffeta lining. 1950's France. Exce...
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Anne-Marie Black Suede Handbag Shaped Like a Folding Fan
By Anne-Marie
Located in Chicago, IL
This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a frame of gold plated brass. A zippered opening allo...
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1950s French Novelty Bags

Archival 1950's Elsa Schiaparelli Documented Sequin Blowfish Bamboo Cane Purse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A highly coveted and incredibly unique Elsa Schiaparelli sequin blowfish cane purse dating back to the early 1950's. Fashioned from rich red vinyl bubble covered in black knit with s...
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1950s French Novelty Bags

1950s Black & Cream Crochet Drawstring Pouch Handbag W Stripes & Square Beads
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black & Cream Crochet Drawstring Pouch Handbag W Stripes & Square Beads. Bullseye-resin bottom.
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1950s American Novelty Bags

1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Drawstring Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading. Resin bottom and ball- shaped fobs at drawstring ends.
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1950s Unknown Novelty Bags

1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse. Adorable mini woven straw purse with whimsical three dimensional details, including yarn pompoms, felt scenery, seeds, ...
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1950s Novelty Bags

Vintage MCM Orange Leather and Gold Plated Tassel Hand Bag
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous top handled vintage original MCM orange pebbled leather and gold plated embellished hand bag has 2 long leather tassels. The gold acted embell...
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1970s German Novelty Bags

BuffaloSkin Wallet Detailed with Swirls Of Floral Sterling Silver Accent
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed wallet, of soft buffalo skin is detailed with Sterling Silver along the outer front edge, etched in swirls of floral design. When closed, the wallet m...
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1950s American Novelty Bags

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