1920s Novelty Bags

Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...

A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame imitates carved ivory (as did many early celluloid/Bakelite pieces from the 1920s, think of the jewelled snake bracelets...

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

A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves. Handbags with these highly decorative and ...

Charming Seed Bead Art Deco Bag with Crystals from the 1920's. Hand beaded with Art Deco patterns of seed beads with collet set crystals. Hard frame on t...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...

20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag. Silk lining in excellent condition.