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Period: 19th Century
Hermes 1980's Haut à Courroies Hac 55 Birkin Veau Courchevel Travel Duffle Bag
Located in North Miami, FL
- Steamped Circle P ( 1986 ) - Brass Hardware - Comes With Lock & Key - Natural Tan Leather Exterior - Discontinued 55 Size - The bag holds it shape when empty Condition: The...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Fendi c.1980s Vtg Brown Polished Leather Ball & Loop Lock Shoulder Crossbody Bag
Located in Thiensville, WI
A very rare Fendi circa late 1970's early 1980's vintage shoulder crossbody bag. Front flap is secured closed by a drawstring style patent leather cord that loops around a solid ball...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
A Vintage Retro Lucite Clutch is a refined and glamorous accessory from the mid-20th century, often associated with the 1940s to 1960s. Lucite, a clear, durable acrylic resin, became...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
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French Art Nouveau 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Retro Mirror Ball Clutch Crossbody Bag
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
​The Vintage Retro Mirror Ball Clutch Crossbody Bag is a captivating accessory that combines nostalgic disco-era flair with modern versatility. This unique bag is designed to resembl...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

1890s Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Monogram Woven Canvas
Located in London, GB
Step into a realm of timeless elegance with this exquisite Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a magnificent relic from the 1890s that encapsulates the essence of luxurious travel and refin...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Chloe Edith Leather Tote
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
The Vintage Chloé Edith Leather Tote is crafted from supple, high-quality leather, typically featuring a rich, deep color such as brown, black, or beige,...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Antique Crocodile Beautycase around 19th Century UK
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very rare and unique beauty case made from wild crocodile from the last century. Interior made of natural leather with 2 bottles and glass jars. An integrated pocket for other uten...
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British 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Courier Trunk
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a testament to the lavish journey of luxury travel dating back to the 1880s. This exceptional piece is meticulously crafted in the iconic Damier canvas, ...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1880s Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk in Damier Canvas
Located in London, GB
Discover the epitome of timeless luxury with this exquisite Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk, a rare gem from the 1880s that embodies the heritage and exquisite craftsmanship of the iconi...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Arts and Crafts Dragonfly Pouch in dove gray doe skin with mother of pearl dragonfly inlays. Additional detailing is added through the tooling of the suede in the corners of the pouch. Typical drawstring closure with the addition of mother of pearl "handles" with doeskin tassels. Unusual...
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American 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1860s Louis Vuitton Trianon Trunk - Museum Piece
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Trianon trunk, identical to the one showcased at the Asnieres museum in Paris, stands as a testament to originality and preservation. This specific model mirrors the pristine condition of the piece displayed by Louis Vuitton. It's among the earliest trunks crafted and conceived by Louis Vuitton himself...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1880s Antique Louis Vuitton Trunk Damier Courier Steamer
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 1880s Louis Vuitton Damier Courier Trunk, a timeless piece that exudes elegance and storied history. This rare find is a true testament to the craftsmanship and enduring...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1800-1810 France Interesting Reticule without flange dating from the First French Empire in steel mesh of violonnée or horseshoe shape. Beautiful work of large central rosette, trimmed with rosettes of polished steel sequins. Chain clasp...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Victorian Sterling Silver Mesh Evening Handbag with Fringe
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed, this sterling silver mesh weave evening handbag is accented with a sterling silver fringe. The fringe measures from 1" inch to 2" inch in length along the botto...
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Unknown 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 Trunk luggage Vintage London Leather
Located in 10707, DE
Louis Vuitton Trunk Historical condition An exceptional rarity and a real collector's item for Louis Vuitton collectors The trunk was made in London and is completely covered with le...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, holding the distinction of being one of only two ever...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

French Minaudiére Napoleon III 1890 Silver and gems
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional and rare minaudiére from 1890 make with black satin and silver opening set with semi precious stones, the inside has been change.
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1880s Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk Finished in Damier Canvas
Located in London, GB
Immerse yourself in the allure of timeless luxury with this magnificent Louis Vuitton Cabin Trunk, a storied piece from the 1880s that radiates the elegance and adventure of a bygone...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
1890s victorian black beaded pouch with unusual hand carved frame embellishment. Filigree metal frame. Metal mesh strap. Lined in dark olive green cotton....
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an adjuster made of stylized flower and leaf tendrils and has a pressure closure. A 38 cm long pea chain is attached to 2 eyelets on the side. The flat, tall rectangular pocket bag is made using bead knitting. It shows the same flower motif on the front and back: red ones on a background of colorless glass beads...
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German 19th Century Handbags and Purses

A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Inside is a moving and difficult-to-read ball book dated 1836. It is a miraculously preserved reticule with three gussets in scarlet red morocco, finely engraved with neo-Gothic friezes in the shape of scallops. In the centre on both sides a blond tortoiseshell plate...
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English 19th Century Handbags and Purses

1980s Rodo Black Satin Clutch with Metal Bow Detail
By Rodo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Red carpet ready stunning black satin clutch by Italian designer, Rodo. Silver metal bow detail at clasp. Clean interior with Rodo logo lining. Hidden 23" lo...
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Italian 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Japanese Clutch Leather Bag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Leather bag with hand-painting and relief, with a bone fastener representing an elephant, a silk interior, and a tiny mirror. Piece made in Japan from the 1920s/1930s. To b...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Rhinestone Clutch Pretty Tiny Evening Bag, 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Unknown - Pretty tiny evening bag made of fabric and silvery rhinestones, from the 1930s. Some traces inside. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: 13 cm x 1...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel Jewel Bag in Black Velvet, 1989 / 1991
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Bag in black quilted velvet and jewel closure in gold metal and glass paste. Collection 1989/1991. Additional information: Dimensions: Height: 14 cm, Leng...
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French 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm with GHW
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Fendi Fila Mania Bag Charm features the iconic Fendi and Fila collaboration logo, typically rendered in bold, eye-catching colors and patterns that reflect the spirit of...
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19th Century Handbags and Purses

Victorian Microbead Figural Swan Bag
Located in New York, NY
Incredible micro seed bead bag with figural panels of swans in floral beaded vignettes. The background is a pale pearly microbead. Extremely fine glass and metal beads are used to create the dimension in the pattern. Gold steel beads are used as an chevron accent and in the ornate looped fringe.
Victorian bag...
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French Victorian 19th Century Handbags and Purses

Three sample pieces of antique petit point embroidery, around 1900
Located in Stuttgart, DE
3 hand embroidered petit point pieces made for a bag. 1 pocket part for the front or back of the petit point bag and 2 middle parts. Embroidered on ver...
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German 19th Century Handbags and Purses

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