American Handbags and Purses

Comes without dust bag. Inside zip and multifunction pockets Turnlock closure, fabric lining Outside open pocket Strap with 20" drop for shoulder or crossbody wear 9 3/4" (L) x 6 1/4...

Coach Swagger Ladies Leather Carryall Handbag 34408. Product Dimensions: 9in (H) x 12.75in (L) x 6in (W). Features a top zip closure, an interior zip poc...

Art Deco Pleated Black Leather Clutch with lucite toggle clasp. Large scale with mini knotted handles. Body is vertically pleated. Large cool scale. Satin lining. 1930's USA. 14" x...

This style is called Totally and the bag is made with white coated canvas with Damier Azur pattern and features vachetta leather finishes, brass hardware, dual flat leather shoulder ...

Unusual rectangular box bag in orange cut velvet with metal handle in gold accented in silver.The rectangular clasp pulls down to open the bag. Black faille...

Carved Bakelite Art Deco Compact of finely carved and ribbed, butterscotch bakelite with concentric rings and a focal deeply carved blooming daisy. Chr...

Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading cre...

This lovely mid century modern diamond patterned alligator clutch has gold toned hardware and closure. The different tones of brown supple alligator leather make this textural with i...

1980s vintage Norma Kamali Large faux fur shoulder bag Measurement: 17 inches width ( the widest part) see images for measurement ***see small fl...

Comes without a Dust bag. 100% Leather Lining: 100% Alcantara Silver-tone Hardware. Zipper Closure. Detachable Strap With Dustbag for Strap. Double Handle. Side Snap Closures. 9.25 ...

Judith Leiber Snakeskin and Rose Quartz Bag with pastes. Judith Leiber often went to vintage markets to buy antique frames and remount them. This one dates from the 1930's and is set with pastes and rose quartz navette...

Judith Leiber Black Snake Skin Bag W/ Gold Detail. From 1980s in excellent condition, Measurements: Length - 16 inches Height - 9 inches Width - 6 i...

A gorgeous Indian-inspired 1940s Harry Rosenfeld sage green velvet envelope clutch with a classic Indian floral design, beaded and embroidered flap in gunmetal, copper and rose gold ...

striped polyester lining a major subject three pockets, one zipped compartment grained cowhide decorative pendant a magnetic lock pocket on the back, a magnetic lock pocket on the fr...

Minor Defects on Bottom As visible in the picture. Item Was Shelf Pull Never used. Comes with Tassels With their Dust Bag. lining made of black Alcantara the main compartment two o...

Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag...

A distinctive black handbag made of beautiful and well-preserved patent leather wich has a handle 30 cm long. The opening is 30 cm wide, the front and back of the bag have a 3 cm deep fold. Lined inside with black-white fabric and a side pocket with zipper. This generous bag comes form the USA, look the label inside. Measurement: Hight 30 cm , Width, at the widest point 38 cm, Deep 8 cm. Opening 30 cm, opening deep 10 cm The lacquer leather is in good condition, not lose it's glossery finish. The bag is inside clean, look the pictures. Patent leather is a type of coated leather that has a high-gloss finish. The coating process was introduced to the United States and improved by inventor Seth Boyden, of Newark, New Jersey, in 1818, with commercial manufacture beginning September 20, 1819. Boyden's process (which he did not patent used a lacquer coating that was based on linseed oil. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating. iding boot from 1910–20s In general, patent leather is a fine grain leather that is treated to give it a glossy appearance. An early reference to patent leather is in the 1793 British periodical The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, which notes, in an article entitled "Hand's patent leather", that "a gentleman of the name of Hand" in Birmingham, England, obtained a patent for preparing flexible leather having a glaze and polish that renders it impervious to water and need only be wiped with a sponge to restore it to its original luster.[4] In November 1799, inventor Edmund Prior, of Holborn, London, England, received a patent for a method of painting and colouring all kinds of leather;[5] and, in January 1805, inventor Charles Mollersten, of Hackney Wick, received a patent for applying a chemical composition in the preparation of hides, skins, and leather to give "a beautiful gloss".[6] However, patent leather primarily owes its popularity to Seth Boyden. In 1818, Boyden received a piece of German-made patent leather (said to be a German military cap...

1930s Whiting and Davis iridescent red mesh purse. Metal zip closure and interior pocket.

Vintage black silk velvet hand bag by Harry Rosenfeld with two gold tone cherubs on the front. Black satin interior with pockets. Details: Fully Lined Inside Pockets Top Clas...

Carlos Falchi Oversized Straw Tote with signature gathered leather flap detail and ribbed ball decoration. Bag is lined in a gold textile with long shoulder...

This Norman Norell set is composed of a gold tone metal. Features "N" Logo labeling. Comes with a lipstick case, travel perfume case, and two mirrors with...

Everyone needs a great vintage clutch in their collection! Circa 1970s, this Pierre Cardin dark mocha suede clutch features the recognizable Pierre Cardin monogram, gold hardware and...

This vintage Enid Collins beige wooden box-shaped bag has a painted design of leaves, a branch, and a bird. The design is decorated with coins and...

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...

Judith Leiber Deep Red Lizard Top Handle Handbag - SHW Circa 90's This beautiful structured handbag in a beautiful deep red lizard color, is in excellent condition. It has an art dec...

Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...

Rare mid 1970s ILEENE REEVES hand painted plexiglass novelty handbag! Features fairies, flowers, mushrooms and daisies throughout. Secure front closure. Interior features a mirror on...

Meyers wonderfully elegant bronze pylon-skin clutch with the option to use as a shoulder bag is desired. The interior is lined with a warm tan silk. Top closure features a sna...

A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.

Colorful clutch bag (with hidden shoulder strap) by Carlos Falchi with Matisse inspired motifs in vibrant snake appliques on white calf leather body. 9" x 6" x 2". 1980's USA. Excel...

Very unusual to find a shoulder bag in this genre, and especially in this circular shape. Body and shoulder strap is crocheted in black, fully lined, with zip compartment. Metal zipp...

Known for her exquisite use of exotic skins, this 1980s patchwork multi-skin brown and black geometric over-sized clutch with punch clasp by Leiber is a must have. The clutch has a f...

Small shoulder bag in fur, probably raccoon, with black leather frame and long gold chain. Black interior. Unmarked. Chain length: 37".

Quilted satin bag with gilt owl heads retailed by Henri Betrix, Madison Ave, N.Y. 1970's USA. Excellent condition. 7.5" x 5" x 2" with 30" gilt chain.

A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...

Adorable Beaded Clutch / Handbag Soft greens and browns on the beading. Looks to be New Old Stock. Measuring 12in w x 6in top to bottom. Can be worn with chain out or folded in as a ...

1960s black alligator handbag featuring a foldover flap and double handles secured in front with small enameled buckles. Accordion interior with zippered compartment on one side.

Judith Leiber crystal encrusted monogram evening clutch or shoulder bag. This beautiful bag in monogrammed LMJ, in crystal rhinestones set against black rhinestones. The bag frame is...

Read leather whip stitched clutch with biomorphic black enamel design, polka dot lining inside and magnet closure. Made by Kiln Enamel Size: 10 inches w...

Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with ...

Early and unusual Judith Leiber Pave Shoulder Bag in silver kid leather with applied 3-D bombe, pave owl heads. Unusual design with charming figural accent...

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...

Elegant black alligator evening bag in diminutive size with jet paste detailing. The caps of the handle and the clasp are studded with jet rhinestones, Lin...

Clutch in the deepest gray soft leather featuring a central patchwork panel of leaves in varied complementary colors. Carved bakelite frame and hinged clasp.

Asymmetrically shaped snakeskin patchwork clutch with thin concealable leather strap designed by Carlos Falchi dating to the 1980's. One interior pocket. Made in the U.S. Very good c...

Attractive handworked needlepoint clutch patterned as an antique rug. Satin lined. USA 1950's. 5" x 9" x .75" Excellent condition.

Box-shaped handbags were extremely popular during the 1950s and '60s and their unique styling is evident n this example from Coblentz. In black suede, the bag has an oval shape that ...

Harry Rosenfeld ivory leather shoulder bag with swirled gilt lion hilts suspending long shoulder straps. Ivory leather is wave quilted on body. An attached c...

Judith Leiber Olive Satin Evening Bag & Clutch with Rhinestones. This bag is in very good condition with light wear. It has a long gold strap that can be removed. Measurements: ...

Halston brown calfskin drawstring bag with accented with detailed top-stitching throughout. His signature logo in gold hardware accents the lower-front. The bag meas...

American Tourister hatbox or overnight case. Material: leather trim with pink satin interior. From Providence Rhode Island sizes: Diameter 40 cm x...

A 1960's Prestige black calfskin rectangular destination purse bearing the names of famous cities. Purse opens to signature Prestige red leather interior with multiple side pockets. ...

1960's Prestige "Destination Purse" in black pebbled leather with top handle and featuring four metal plaques bearing the names of "destination" cities: New York, Paris, Rome, London. This style of...

Charming childs purse of metal mesh enamelled in deco patterns. Unusual closure with cottton cord drawstring. Ormolu leaf decorated frame. 1930s USA. 2.5" x 3" Excellent condition.

Large pieced clutch of vari skins of snake, calf and lizard in an art nouveau 80s rehash with retractable strap. Excellent condition, made by Sharif, NY. 1980's USA. 13" x 9", 48" s...

Sleek rectangular black fabric clutch by Judith Leiber, the border ornamented with brushed silver metal and crystals. Magnetic clasp. Interior features attached mirror and side compa...

Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Square Clutch with 14k gold tips at corners to protect for wear. Silk moire lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink wi...

Marbleized Gray Bakelite Purse from the 1950's. Unusual shape with curved handles decorated with silvered filigree accents. Interior mirror within lid....