American Novelty Bags

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...

Judith Leiber Couture, United States. Chinese Ming foo dog gold-tone metal minaudiere clutch bag. With applied Swarovski crystals and cabochon garnets. The interior with gold leather...

A gorgeous alligator embossed black leather triangular box handbag from Carey Adina. It has 4 triangular panels emanating from a square base with small go...

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...

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...

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...

Charming Timmy Woods Santa Purse of carved Acacia wood with hand painted detailing. 1990's USA. 5.5" x 5" high x 2.5" deep. Gilt cord 46".

Charming Arnold Scassi Pave Mini Cube Novelty Bag from the 1960's which holds very little, maybe a lipstick, a flip phone and some tissues. Rhinestone trimmed flap, Satin exterior, f...

Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6" x 6", Strap has 4" drop. 1930's USA.

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

Authentic, chic burlap tote with rubberized waterproof treatment on the inside. No lining except for the waterproof treatment to keep its organic cool! Great size: approximately 19"...

Chic vintage NICOLE MILLER 90s (1991) Tubular novelty bag! Brand new with original tags still attached. Chic novelty print with cosmetic theme. Prints of lipstick, blush, makeup brushes...

A unique find, this vintage handbag cannot fail to make you smile. Constructed of aqua suede that is channel-stitched in an inverted V-pattern, it is composed of two separate and con...

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...

MM handbag c.1960s in dark pink, the leather featuring horizontal, curved stitching resulting in a quilted effect. The faux tortoise handles echo the shape of the bag and snap together to close. A coordinating faille interior has an attached money purse...

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...

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...

Charming top Handled Gold Leatherette Box Bag with pave and enamel tiger head clasp retailed at Saks Fifth Ave. in the 1960's.

Tiffany & Co tan leather mini bucket style shoulder bag with gold hardware and chunky gold chain shoulder strap. Open top oval bag has a single zipper compart...

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...

This garment bag carrier is constructed of Louis Vuitton Monogram on toile canvas. The garment bag features leather trim around the periphery, a long zipper up the center and the int...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical masks are framed with leafy foliage The handle and sides are designed with olive green leather. The interior is lined in chartreuse taffeta with twin slip pockets and a zipper compartment The chic retro needlepoint handbag...

A limited-edition, signed and numbered, Swarovski crystal encrusted, gold-plated metal Snow White's red apple shaped minaudière evening bag purse by Kathrine Baumann, who is the cele...

1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative cla...

Early and unusual Judith Leiber Pave Shoulder Bag in silver kid leather with applied 3-D bombe, pave owl heads. Unusual design with charming figural accent...

Box-shaped handbags were extremely popular during the 1950s and '60s and their unique styling is evident n this example from Coblentz. In black suede, the bag has an oval shape that ...

A 1960's Prestige black calfskin rectangular destination purse bearing the names of famous cities. Purse opens to signature Prestige red leather interior with multiple side pockets. ...

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...

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with silvered filigree accents. Interior mirror within lid....

Carlos Falchi Oversized Straw Tote with signature gathered leather flap detail and ribbed ball decoration. Bag is lined in a gold textile with long shoulder...

Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag...

1950s Black & Cream Crochet Drawstring Pouch Handbag W Stripes & Square Beads. Bullseye-resin bottom.

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...

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...

1960's Prestige "Destination Purse" in black pebbled leather with top handle and featuring four metal plaques bearing the names of "destination" cities: New York, Paris, Rome, London. This style of...

Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch in dove gray doe skin with mother of pearl dragonfly inlays. Additional detailing is added through the tooling of the suede in the corners of the pouch. Typical drawstring closure with the addition of mother of pearl "handles" with doeskin tassels. Unusual...

An adorable 1980s Maud Frizon gold leather and black suede wrist bag. Inspired by military cockades, this purse has a zip closure on the back.