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Period: 20th Century
Ornate Brass Metal Cherub Emblem Black Cloth Evening Bag c 1950s
Located in University City, MO
Ornate brass metal cherub emblem black cloth evening bag c 1950s The elegant midcentury evening bag is adorned with a brass repousse plaque with a ...
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Unknown 20th Century Handbags and Purses

A 1970s Iconic GG Monogram Bowling Bag by Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a vintage 1970s Gucci bowling bag featuring the brand's iconic brown GG monogram canvas and green-red-green webbing stripe detail. It has bro...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Crocodile Mini Kelly
Located in San Francisco, CA
An incredibly rare vintage piece crafted from luxurious crocodile leather, this Chanel Mini Kelly is an exceptional collector's item. The structured silhouette, top handle, and gold-...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Wallet
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier Bordeaux leather wallet featuring gold-plated corners, inside three credit card pockets and two plastic compartments and a golden hot-stamped Cartier signature. Circa: 1990s...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Harry Rosenfeld Opulent Gilt Metal Lion Evening Bag Made in Italy c 1970
By Harry Rosenfeld Made in Italy, Harry Rosenfeld
Located in University City, MO
HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side The stylized lions are designed with intricate silver metal faces with sinuous gilt metal manes...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Beaded and Embroidery Clutch with Optional Chain Shoulder Strap 1980s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass beaded clutch with colorful embroidered flowers on both the front and back. It has an optional silver chain shoulder strap wi...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Pink Brocade Mini Square
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a rare vintage Chanel Mini Square in pink brocade with floral embroidery. It’s a hard-to-find piece and rarely comes up for sale. The strap has been shortened to 27cm drop b...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel Vintage Black Crocodile Top Handle Bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage Chanel top handle bag in black crocodile leather with gold-tone hardware and the classic CC turn-lock closure. It features a structured silhouette and a single top ...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

1970s Red Leather and Silvered Metal Italian Shoulder Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An exquisite 1970s Italian shoulder bag, a timeless piece of vintage luxury. Crafted from supple, high-quality red leather, this bag showcases the enduring elegance and craftsmanship...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Boston Bag Calfskin Unisex 45
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOEWE Anagram boston bag is crafted of suede and smooth calfskin leather in brown featuring gold toned hardware. Double zipper closures open to an anagramed cotton fabri...
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Spanish 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1990s Vintage LOEWE Suede Anagram Crossbody Bag Brown
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOEWE Anagram crossbody bag is crafted of calfskin suede in brown trimmed with brown calfskin leather. Front flap closure opens to an unlined compartment of smooth calfs...
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Spanish 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1980s Handbag One Of A Kind Record Album Crocodile Embossed Vintage Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Extraordinary vintage 80s black vinyl record album two sided crocodile / alligator embossed handbag! One side features a Jennifer Holliday record, ...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag, Saks Fifth Ave.
Located in New York, NY
Elaborate Beaded French Evening Bag of gold seed beads with tri color cabochon and gilt bullion embroidery. Incredibly intensive Haute Couture quality hand embroidery with silk satin...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1980s Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon w/COA
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Louis Vuitton Papillon hand/shoulder bag is in very good vintage condition and comes with a Certificate of Authentication. The bag is made of brown monogram canvas with leather ...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Pave Tiger Head Gold Leatherette Box Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming top Handled Gold Leatherette Box Bag with pave and enamel tiger head clasp retailed at Saks Fifth Ave. in the 1960's.
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral
Located in New York, NY
Custom Silk Satin Clutch with Malachite and Coral from the 1960's. Emerald silk satin is lined in peach satin with antique clasp of Asian origin with coral cabs and a large genuine malachite slab...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. L...
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Cartier Bordeaux Leather Shoulder Bag
Located in Paris, FR
Cartier bordeaux leather shoulder bag featuring front gold plated logo plaque with snap closure under, adjustable shoulder strap and buckle fastening,...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Large "48h" travel bag in printed fabric and black leather Léonard
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Large "48h" travel bag in printed fabric and black leather. No fabric tag composition but probably cotton or rayon ( or a mix ) Black branded nylon lining. Zip closure on the top m...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel 1996 Sac Pochette Haute Couture Black Satin Shoulder Bag Clutch 2 chains
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Haute Couture bag circa 1996, Timeless Classique line, Wallet on Chain style, in quilted black silk satin, CC clasp in shiny gold and matt silver metal, "jewel" chain shoulder...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage GUCCI Black Leather Boston Top Handle Bag
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage GUCCI Black Leather Bag. Vintage Black Leather Boston Top Handle Bag. Black leather, double zipper top closure Interior black Gucci mon...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

French Moroccan Market Basket with Leather Handles
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Market Shopping Basket with Piped Leather Handles. French Moroccan Straw Basket Tote Bag with Silver Leather Handles. Large vintage organic sho...
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Moroccan 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Zushi Handpainted Red Snake Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Unusual red snake clutch with handpainted gilt floral wood frame. Signed "Zushi". Excellent condition. 1980's USA. 8" x 7" x 3"
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Hermes Haut à Courroies HAC 50 Birkin Courchevel Gold Hardware Tan Duffle
Located in North Miami, FL
Absolutely magnificent natural Courchevel leather exterior. - Circle 1993. - Brass Hardware. - The Perfect Travel Bag - A Truly impossible find. - Comes with numbers matchin...
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European 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Cartier Leather Fob Key Holder
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Leather Fob Key Holder from the 1980's. Leather fob embossed with house logo in signature Cartier tones. Some areas of wear which can be reconditioned. Signed Cartier on gil...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel Classique Bag on belt Leather Black OS
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel mini belt bag from the Timeless or Classic series in quilted leather and blackened silver metal, small flap closed with a magnetic snap top...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Coach Vintage Brown Leather Messenger Briefcase Satchel Made in USA 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Coach vintage brown leather messenger briefcase Satchel Made in New York City USA. Coach 1970's vintage messenger satchel brown distressed look leather. ...
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Rialto Large Needlepoint Handbag 1960s
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous large needlepoint handbag in a green, yellow and red abstract pattern on a black background. It has a shapely black Lucite frame, doubl...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Charming 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin lining and gilt fins added for detail. Perfect summer bag...
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Hong Kong 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in th...
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Czech 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Blue Carnival Glass Beaded 1940s Round Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Judith Leiber brown Calf Bag
Located in New York, NY
Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with ...
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Exceptional 1920's Czech Egyptian Revival Jeweled Mesh Purse
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with...
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Czech 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Train Trunk Case
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle i...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1990s D&G Dolce Gabbana Brown Leather Snake Print Shopper Tote Bag
Located in London, GB
1990s D&G by Dolce Gabbana Brown Snake Print Shopper Tote Bag, soft leather, velcro closure, black lining, interior zipped pocket, Made in Italy This bag is ...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

1990s Chanel Quilted Mint Green Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
Vintage Chanel Mint Green (pastel light mint green) quilted top handle tote bag, matte gold handle with beautiful pearl stud edges, two separate purse opening slots with pearl pink c...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Mark Cross Turquoise and Evergreen Calf Tote
Located in New York, NY
Mark Cross Turquoise and Evergreen Calf Tote with original gold monogram. Bag expands at top of open wide but narrows at ...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel 1998 Vintage White Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag 24k GHW 68618
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68618 One of the most coveted of vintage Chanel flaps, nearly 30 years old and in excellent condition. The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Pierre Cardin Logo Top Handle Patent Bag
Located in New York, NY
Rare Pierre Cardin Sculptural Top Handle Patent Leather Logo Bag from the 1960's. Really unusual collectible bag with arched gilt metal handle in the fo...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage 1950's Silver and Pink Rhinestone Handbag Chain Handbag Fifties Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A sparkling statement piece to your cocktail wardrobe. This 1950's evening bag, embellished with silver and pink claw set rhinestones, in a checkerboard pattern is the perfect touch ...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW 68568
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68568 A whimsical printed medium flap with 24k gold plated hardware is this Rare Chanel 1996 Vintage Watercolor Floral Medium Classic Flap Bag 24k GHW. A single crossbo...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

New 1960s Belgium Made Hand Beaded Gold + Bronze Silk Vintage 60s Hand Bag Purse
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful never worn 1960s Belgium made hand beaded silk evening hand bag / purse. Thousands of gold and bronze beads throughout, in an abstract pattern. Lined in gorgeous golden sil...
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Belgian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel 1994 Vintage Black Caviar Classic Flap Camera Case Bag 24k GHW 68611
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68611 Vintage caviar bags are extremely hard to find -- usually vintage Chanel bags are in lambskin. The combination of the pebbled calfskin with the 24k gold plated hard...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

HERMES beige Natural Box leather KELLY 32 RETOURNE Bag
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermes Kelly I 32 Retourne in Natural Box leather with gold-tone hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the fro...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière
Located in New York, NY
Wadsworth black antelope suede and gilt metal surealist figural minaudière. The early camera shape with attached strap handle, interior mirror,and multiple fitted compartments. 195...
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American 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Gucci Vintage Blue Monogram Ophidia Stripes Vertical Crossbody Bag
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into a time of effortlessly chic elegance with this vintage Gucci 'Ophidia' Vertical Messenger Bag, a perfect blend of classic design and modern functionality. Crafted in i...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage 1960's Textured Gold Painted Dellil Handbag 1960's Gold Box Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful textured gold painted vinyl and silver hardware box bag, is the perfect statement vintage piece to complete your outfit. The beautiful box shape of the bag is accent...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40
Located in Humacao, PR
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 is a classic and iconic handbag that reflects the timeless elegance and craftsmanship associated with the Louis Vuitton brand. Crafted from the r...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Black leather shoulder small bag (or clutch) Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche 1998
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather shoulder small bag ( or clutch) . Black satin lining. Adjustable and removable shoulder-strap. Flat pocket inside. Snap closure middle front with leather tassel with go...
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Unknown 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Chanel 1995 Vintage Taupe Beige Caviar Briefcase Tote Bag 24k GHW 68580
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68580 What's better than a Chanel vintage black caviar briefcase with oversized 24k gold plated hardware - one in taupe beige, Chanel 1995 Vintage Taupe Beige Caviar Brie...
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

1972 Hermès Clutch Coins Or Dark brown suede bag
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Coins d'Or clutch bag in brown suede and 18-carat gold (for the corners of the flap), interior in soft leather with 1 zipped pocket and its small le...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Gucci Vintage Beige Leather Bamboo Bag Top Handle Handbag
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back in time to 1947, when the legendary house of Gucci introduced one of its most iconic creations: the Bamboo Bag. This vintage masterpiece, crafted from stunning brown pigskin leather, perfectly embodies the timeless elegance and innovation that has come to define the Gucci brand. Designed in response to wartime shortages, the bamboo handle was not only a symbol of resourcefulness but also an emblem of Gucci's craftsmanship. It's believed that Aldo Gucci, after a trip to London, brought back the idea for this design, marking a significant shift from the soft, unstructured bags of the past to a more rigid, refined style. Handmade with care, the bamboo handle was shaped over a flame, each curve telling the story of a time when artisanship was key. The bag features a front flap, gold-tone hardware, and the signature bamboo turn-lock, elevating it to a true collector's item. The interior is lined with rich beige leather and offers ample storage with a zip pocket, a button-close pocket, and an open compartment, all meticulously designed for both form and function. This stunning piece also boasts the 'Made in Italy by Gucci' embossed inside, a reminder of its heritage and craftsmanship. A rare find, this vintage Gucci Bamboo Bag is more than just an accessory-it's a piece of fashion history. The actual retail price of the Gucci 1947...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage 1990s Chanel Black Satin Mini Twist Top Handle Purse
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Vintage black satin mini twist top handle bag. Very beautiful vintage condition, with no rubbing on the silk surface and corners. Minor peeling on the gold leather lining. Series #4....
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20th Century Handbags and Purses

Rodo Grey Silk Evening Hand Bag
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
Rodo grey silk pleated evening hand bag featuring a pleated silk with black beads, a black metal top chain, a fancy jewel top closure, inside silk lining, and inside plaque. Circa: 1...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

HERMES black Grainee leather KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag GHW
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Kelly 35 Retourne bag in black Vache Grainee leather featuring gold-tone hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with two open pockets against the front and a zip...
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French 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Lulu Guinness 1996 Documented Velvet Violet Flower Pot Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fun and quirky Lulu Guinness violet flower pot mini bag from 1996. The pot is made from a purple silk velvet with a lid that is covered with purple and green faux violets. A matching...
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British 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage FENDI Zucca Boston Bag
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Fendi Zucca Boston bag is roomy and made of coated canvas with leather trim. The bag has a top zip closure for easy access. There is a key/lock on the zipper which acts as the p...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Judith Leiber Python Snakeskin Nude Tan Jeweled Shoulder Bag or Clutch
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning vintage JUDITH LEIBER nude python shoulder bag or clutch and matching tasseled comb (can even be worn as a crossbody)! Signature Lieber silhouette that snaps shut to keep ev...
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Italian 20th Century Handbags and Purses

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