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Period: 1950s
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag
Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag

Vintage 1950's Tortoiseshell Lucite Box Bag Rialto Barrel Bag

By Rialto

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original vintage 1950's box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled tortoiseshell coloured lucite, and accented by gold metal hardware, is just the perfect piec...

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1950s Novelty Bags

Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled
Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled

Vintage 1950's Grey Lucite Llewellyn Box Bag Lucite Purse Marbled

By Llewellyn

Located in Nashville, TN

A beauty to behold, this original 1950's Llewellyn box bag, rendered in a swirling marbled grey lucite, is just the perfect piece for your statement accessory collection. The wond...

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1950s Novelty Bags

Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case
Volupte 1950s Enamel Flower Compact Miaudiere Purse and Case

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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's
Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse, 1950's

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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière
Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière

Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière

By Wadsworth

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. 1950...

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American 1950s Novelty Bags

Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s
Ascot New York Oval Mother of Pearl Lucite Double Decker Box Purse, 1950s

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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

Jean Bernard Figural Black Suede Bag, Paris 1950's
Jean Bernard Figural Black Suede Bag, Paris 1950's

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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French 1950s Novelty Bags

BuffaloSkin Wallet Detailed with Swirls Of Floral Sterling Silver Accent
BuffaloSkin Wallet Detailed with Swirls Of Floral Sterling Silver Accent

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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

Novelty Stirrup Handled Calf Skin Bag
Novelty Stirrup Handled Calf Skin Bag

Novelty Stirrup Handled Calf Skin Bag

Located in New York, NY

Unusual Stirrup Handle Bag, with silvertoned metal fittings. Made of golden mottled pony or calf skin with tan leather strap, snap closure and top stitched leather covered buckle. Ha...

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American 1950s Novelty Bags

French Sequin Black Linen Bag
French Sequin Black Linen Bag

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...

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French 1950s Novelty Bags

New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s
New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s

New Walborg Black Wood Bead and Chenille Top Handle Pochette Purse– Japan, 1950s

By Walborg

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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Japanese 1950s Novelty Bags

Mid Century Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag
Mid Century Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag

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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Italian 1950s Novelty Bags

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag

Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag

By Rialto

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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

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By Walborg

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By Moschino

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Italian 1950s Novelty Bags

New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
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By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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Located in Miami, FL

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Gold Plated Flower Filigree Black and Clear Lucite Handbag circa 1950s
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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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North American 1950s Novelty Bags

Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag
Tyrolean New York Gold Tone Filigree Black and Orange Striped Lucite Handbag

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Located in London, GB

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1950's Lucite Handbag by Majestic
1950's Lucite Handbag by Majestic

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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Located in Tucson, AZ

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Located in Water Mill, NY

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Located in Toronto, Ontario

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