1950s Novelty Bags

Imperfectly Perfect by Rebecca Moses, hand painted one of a kind, "up-cycled", 1950's lizard handbag, having a gold frame embellished with turquoise sto...

Product details: Vintage tan alligator belly shoulder bag by Lucille de Paris. From the 1950s/1960s. Single shoulder strap. Front flap with flip-lock closure. Lined interior wit...

A purse that “makes” any outfit it’s paired with, this handbag is like a piece of sculpture. Surprisingly roomy, semi-opaque mother-of-pearl body (so you don’t have to line it with a scarf like the gals did with the transparent ones) and “cut glass” detail on the lid and handle make this baby a pure knockout. Irregular hexagonal box purse of mother of pearl and clear Lucite with “cut glass” carving detail on lid and top handle; silver tone top hinge and hardware with flip-down ball latch closure on front face. No interior compartments or dividers; 4 protective Lucite ball feet on bottom surface. Unlined. material: Lucite noteworthy: wipe down with soft cloth moistened only with water to clean; avoid abrasives and chemical cleaning agents repairs: none condition: good with light corrosion (but no decomposition or stiffness) on lid hinge and very gentle metal tarnish; no cracks or gouges measurements: width: 7 ¼” at narrowest, 9 ½” at widest height: 4” with lid closed depth: 4” mouth: 6 ¾” w x 3 5/8” deep handle drop: 5 ½” label: Florida Handbags...

This c. late 1940s or 1950s sculptural box bag is shaped like a stylized rocket. There was a myriad of handbags produced after WWII that exhibited an influence of industrial design. ...

This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the frame and a thimble for the clasp. The yellow gold plated thimble and yellow and white...

This sculptural, graphite leather handbag is a fun twist on the box bag. It's made of two cylinders that overlap and pivot out to open. It has two top handles, a turn lock clasp and ...

A fantastic white encrusted and beaded wicker basket style handbag. Double woven handles accent a floral and butterfly beaded motif in soft pastels. The bag is fully lined in pink sa...

A wonderful 'Hand of Cards' handbag by Anne-Marie, in white kid leather, with gilt highlights(suits of cards) and a clever clasp, in the shape of a very realistic 'dice'. The bag is ...

This exceptional Koret black leather handbag has dissected scissors attaching the handle to the frame and a thimble for the clasp. The yellow gold plated thimble and yellow and white...

Gorgeous Lucille de Paris vintage alligator handbag with alligator skin covered handle and slide front closure. Made in the US, this bag mea...

Fresh from a French collection this extraordinary novelty handbag by Walborg was retailed at a chic shop in the 1950s, entirely covered with pearly white beads, with large glass eyes and black beaded details, the large fluffy tail created by hundred's of repeated loops of beads, with the back zipping open to a white satin lining that holds very little as the body appears to be stuffed to keep form. 9 1/2 inches x 5 inches. Original hang tag label reads: "WALBORG Imported Hand Made Bag...

These Soure "scene bags" are so much fun and incredibly rare. This one depicts a winning jockey posed against a racing form background printed on linen. The bag is decorated with...