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Period: 1950s
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1950s Pearlescent Lucite and White Woven Straw Basket Bag
Located in London, GB
This super-sweet basket bag was created in the 1950s. It has a white woven lacquered body and is finished with a decadent pearlescent lucite top. The lid opens on two sides and is se...
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British 1950s Novelty Bags

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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American 1950s 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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North American 1950s 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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American 1950s 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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North American 1950s 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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American 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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American 1950s 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

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

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

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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Unknown 1950s 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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American 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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Japanese 1950s 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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Unknown 1950s 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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Italian 1950s 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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American 1950s Novelty Bags

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Located in London, GB
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Rare William De Lillo Jeweled Gilt Metal & Leather Evening Bag
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A unique (one of a kind) evening bag by William de Lillo. The off white leather handbag is set within an ornate gilt metal and stone exterior bag. It is comprised of a large oval faux turquoise (robin's egg blue) glass set in a rhinestone frame. On either side of the turquoise is a faux ruby oval cabochon. The stones are in an ornate openwork Byzantine style gilt metal plaques which are attached by gold rings. The top of the bag has a closure that is a chain with 3 large ruby glass stone each set in a gilt metal flower or sun design that hooks onto the other side to seal the bag. There is a matching gilt metal chain strap with the same plaque that decorates the shoulder. An important piece of wearable art by Willian De Lillo in the 1960's. Inside the bag has a hand sewn tag signed WM. de Lillo. Biography according to Gallery24Jewelry: Belgian born designer William De Lillo started his career working for reputable fine jewelry houses such as; Cartier, Harry Winston and Miriam Haskell. before branching out on his own with the help of Robert F. Clark (head designer for Miriam Haskell) forming William De Lillo Ltd. In New York City in 1968. 1968 was a significant time in modern day American History, the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War caused a cultural phenomenon and revolution where students took to the streets to protest war and social and sexual stereotypes. Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, The beatles psychedelic...
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A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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...
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Hermés Herbag Zip Retourne Ebene Vache Leather Etoupe Canvas GM
Located in London, GB
A chic and stylish Hermes Herbag Zip. The exterior of this Herbag features a top handle with a crossbody strap in Ebene Vache Hunter leather on the top section whereas the body of th...
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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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Located in University City, MO
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Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
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...
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White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Lucite Lid and Braid Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Mother of Pearl and Filigree 1950s Compact Purse Minaudiere
Located in Water Mill, NY
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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Located in Toronto, Ontario
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Located in Water Mill, NY
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Jolles Original Beaded Needlepoint Wicker Novelty Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Novelty Wicker Monkey Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Wicker Cottage House Novelty Basket Handbag, 1950's
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Black & White Wicker Novelty Fish Handbag, 1950’s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Personality plus! This 1950's novelty black and white wicker fish handbag is a great conversation piece and perfect to pair with sundresses and straw hats. Her top fin functions as a handle and she opens at the back of the head with a button closure to reveal an interior roomy enough for most modern accessories. The mother-of-pearl button eyes and coral red lips add a touch of color and a bit of added whimsy to a design already swimming with charm! Please note the Greta Plattry...
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A black silk and glass hand painted floral design handbag, Waldybags, UK, 1950s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
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British 1950s Novelty Bags

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in Atlanta, GA
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