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Period: 1940s
Vintage 1940's blue velvet and pearl pixie hat and matching bag set 1940s hat
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1940's navy blue velvet and pearl decorated hat and matching bag set, are the perfect ode to the winter season. The pixie design of the hat, boasts a rounded wire fra...
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1940s Novelty Bags

Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Beaded Flower Bag from the 1940's, Belgium. 3D flower with pearly beaded petals on an oval form zippered base with silvery beaded loop ...
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Belgian 1940s Novelty Bags

New Tyrolean Brown Suede Mini Steamer Trunk 24-Karat Gold Plate Filigree, 1940s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
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American 1940s Novelty Bags

Josef of Belgium Hexagon Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass seed beaded handbag in a great wave pattern by Josef. It has a top handle, silk lining with a pocket and a gold clasp top closu...
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Belgian 1940s Novelty Bags

Delill Square Glass Beaded 1940s Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket. Height 8"...
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Belgian 1940s Novelty Bags

New York City Appliqued Clutch with Night Club and Shopping Theme Embroidery
Located in New Hope, PA
A black wool felt clutch is appliqued on the front side with a cheerful yellow checker taxi cab carrying two passengers. It is surrounded by embroidered names of chic retail stores i...
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American 1940s Novelty Bags

1940s Brown Velvet Muff
Located in San Francisco, CA
1940s Brown Velvet Muff. Ruched detail along top and arm holes. Velvet is in excellent condition with no noticeable pressing on fabric. Opens along top with metal zipper with lucite ...
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1940s Novelty Bags

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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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Roberta Di Camerino Vintage Leather and Velvet Bag
Located in Milano, IT
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Located in West Hollywood, CA
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1980s Handbag One Of A Kind Record Album Crocodile Embossed Vintage Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
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A carved Bakelite framed golden velvet handbag, France, 1920s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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Tiffany & Co Tan Leather Gold Hardware Mini Bucket Bag Gold Chain Strap
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New Hope, PA
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Black Brush-Suede Accented with Gilded Gold Hardware & Peridot Stones Handbag
Located in New York, NY
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Located in New Hope, PA
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1940s Fiesta Color Ankle-Strap Shoe and Matching Handbag Set
Located in Gresham, OR
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Located in Gresham, OR
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