1950s Handbags and Purses

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...

Just stunning matte beige croc effect handbag made in Italy for high end Canadian retailer Davids in the 1990's. Great shape and size, slightly rounded with top handles. This bag loo...

A Delill Creation vinyl bucket bag featuring a lovely pink, cream and green rose and swirl fabric design and gold lamé trim. Measuring 24cm / 9.45 inches by 9.2cm / 3.6 inches at the...

1950s Brown Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware. Comes with mirror.

1950s Grey lucite handbag featuring a birds eye maple pattern with a clear etched lucite lid and clear double handles.

A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage Good sturdy leather handles and heavy weight zippers. outer zipped pocket a...

1950s Mexican Souvenir Doll Purse. Adorable mini woven straw purse with whimsical three dimensional details, including yarn pompoms, felt scenery, seeds, ...

Lovely 1950’s white beaded handbag with a gilt gold metal frame. The beading on this bag is spectacular with every inch covered including the top handle. The gilt gold frame is scal...

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...

HERMES Paris 50's Gentleman travel grooming set. Case with handle in beige leather with brown trim and handle. Double latch closure. The case is lined in suede and leather. 'HERMES P...

A great bag by British firm Corde. This bag has a flapover front with attractive circular clasp.Inside there are two pouch pockets and one popper pocket.The shoulder strap is 18'' long.

Get the Midas touch with this 1950’s gold glitter lucite evening handbag with metal rope handle and a springloaded closure decorated by a scalloped detail. The teardrop shaped profi...

A fun young bag from the USA with 2 handles made of printed velvet. It is lined with black rep on the inside, has a zipper and an open compartment opposite. It is located under the z...

Adorable C.1950 Wadsworth powder compact with a black painted enamel top accented by flowers in shades of pink, white and green. This special compact has a secret … it is actually m...

Beautiful midcentury 1950s pearl encrusted clutch ! Features hundreds of hand-sewn pearls and beads throughout. The perfect size can fit a smartphone and some makeup. Would be perfec...

Beautiful 1950s black silk velvet Zardozi Zari gold embroidered clutch. Intricately embroidery throughout the front AND back of this beauty. The perfect size can fit a smartphone, sm...

Clutch embroidered with pearly beads. Pink satin lining. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: 27 cm (10.62"), Height: 12 cm (4.72"), Depth: 3cm ( 1.18") Condition: Good gene...

This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...

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...

Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.

Unbelievably chic black and white straw saucer wide brim hat and matching bag set! Features a navy blue and white woven straw on both pieces. Hat features an extra wide brim, and has...

Fabulous black leather and spotted fur hand bag (possibly pony), with gold plated fittings. Measuring width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches at the base, height 23....

A wonderful vintage leather beauty case by Elizabeth Arden. In a tan leather , the case has a leather handle and two locks. it has the initials JML. The interior is lined in pink fab...

Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl tiles throughout the exterior The lid cover is encrusted with collection of aquamarine glittering crystals accented with a floral motif in the center. The interior is designed with a pair of rouge & face powder compartments. The gilt metal lid covers are adorned with art deco style leaping gazelles Paired with a brown cloth carrying case suspended from a hand strap The elegant case may be carried as a chic clutch style purse separately without the carrying case Designed by Eligin American Measurements: The length of the mother of pearl case...

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...

Elegant travel case from the Italian 1950s. the trunk is in excellent condition and is made of blue tanned leather and beige leather inserts. Applied in the trunk we find brass inserts and decoration. The trunk features the nameplate of its previous Italian owner. Claudia Mori is the wife of Adriano Celentano known Italian contante. Inside the trunk we notice in the right section five drawers removable via small leather knobs...

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...

Gold-tone evening "Boîte de Nuit" by Werber clutch bag featuring strass and beads decor, inside compartments, a front claps opening. Circa 1950s In good vintage condition. Made in F...

Evans Opulent gilt metal guilloche enamel evening bag - compact case c 1950s The elegant gold metal case has an etched sun burst finish. The front exterior panel is adorned with a guilloche floral enamel plaque The evening bag - case is carried with a mesh handle strap that may slide over the wrist The interior is designed with two separate compartments. One of the compartments is designed with a vanity mirror, rouge powder compartment, and a lipstick holder The other interior compartment is designed as a cigarette compartment, This could be adapted into a compartment to place credit cards and paper currency...

Beautiful 1950s golden fully beaded evening clutch ! Features thousands of hand-sewn beads throughout the entire bag. Lined in yellow satin. One ...

Kigu gold tone carryall compact party case, with a lovely textured diamond design to the front and back, and a snake chain handle. The case is initialled E.G. Measuring length 7.55 c...

Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex Interior : black Material : grained leather Color : ...

1950's baby blue kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching baby blue leather gloves. Rarely found in leather, this classic shape is lined in navy corded silk and cl...

1950's pastel pink kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching pink leather gloves. Rarely found in leather this classic shape is lined in na...

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...

Wonderful vintage crocodile Mephisto handbag. In very good condition. Delivered in its original Hermes SPA and handle replacement Hermes invoice. Made in France. Collection : Mephis...

A rare Longchamps--not Longchamp--evening purse made even more noteworthy by its swirling micro bead pattern, punctuated by delicate pink and blue pavé flowers. A diminutive but powerful statement accessory. Petite chain handle evening bag with patterned gilt top frame; covered in ivory seed beads and pavé beaded flowers front and back. Open interior compartment; kiss clasp...

Darling taupe reptile texture ladies hand bag from the 1960s, made in France for luxury Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew. Structured with a triangle shape and double handles. Envelope ...

Elegant fine handbag from the great Italian fashion house Gucci from the 1950s-60s. The model shown is a small, rigid, double-handled handbag bauletto. Made of black leather conn central inserts in fiery red leather. Its closure is in gold metal . Inside we find a lining also in the red leather with made several pockets to insert small items. Inside there is also a small coin purse...

1950s Koret Champagne Seed Pearl Encrusted Evening Clutch w Pearl Studded Frame: Pristine condition with satin lining, and original box. Medium size purse...

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...

Rare and elegant Gucci signature travel suitcase from the 50s-60s. vintage. Made of rigid structure and lined with light fabric . Note the band representing the institutional colors of Gucci manufacture surrounding the bag in red and green cotton fabric. The handle is always very elegant dark leather that allows the movement of the case. Completing the suitcase are its dark brown leather inserts and details. To open the bag we notice two side padlocks. Inside we find a light brown pillowcase lining with compartments to store items solidly and securely. Also inside we notice the original Gucci logo...

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...

This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a frame of gold plated brass. A zippered opening allo...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

Elegant and magnificent pair of Parchment and crocodile suitcases from the great Chloé manufacture. The suitcases date from the late 1950s. The pair of suitcases have a rigid frame covered in yellow parchment and their greatest beauty is its crocodile leather lined corners and stitching. Even the handles are made of crocodile leather with some details. We note that the padlocks and its locks are made of brass with excellent patina. The cases inside are refreshed with Chloé-branded satin fabric with various inserts for storing small travel items. In the inferior tub we find two leather belts that help the wardrobe from swinging inside the suitcase. The pair consists of a slightly larger and a slightly smaller suitcase...

The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses. The fra...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platform base shows their entirety fro...

As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...

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...

Lady italian Bag by Giorgia from 1950. Brown leather, flat leather strap, a single compartment on the underside of the front flap with magnetic snap closure. Combining great practicality and extraordinary appearance, Giorgia is the ideal solution for the business woman...

Kelly 32 sellier HERMES in red H box leather. The hardware is in golden metal. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys (2), padlock. Leather shoulder strap c...

When no self-respecting woman left the house with mismatched accessories comes this matching scarf and evening clutch set, which would look devastating with our gold lamé and black s...

1950's novelty wicker handbag resembling a basket with a fruit motif by 'It's In The Bag' for Ritter. The wooden button closure opens to reveal a gingham lined fabric interior which...

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...

This look would be right at home on the Riviera ... an amazing 1950's Italian straw handbag with bamboo handle and raffia decoration. The coral grasscloth body has a straw base and ...