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Period: Mid-20th Century
Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Hermes Vintage crocodile purse, 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless 1960s Vintage Hermes crocodile purse .. In great condition. 100% authentic. Width: 10.5"/ Height: 6.5"
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Alligator Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Charming Raffia and Straw Flower Bud Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Raffia and Straw Flower Bud Purse from the 1960's. Hand made in Japan for export, this bag appears unused. The pastel dangling buds are all hand made with raffia straw along...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Pierre Balmain Paris Brown Leather & Coated Canvas Geometric Tote Zip Top 1970s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pierre Balmain ParisBrown Leather & Coated Canvas. Spacious good medium size tote bag by Pierre Balmain Paris. It is in waxed canvas monogrammed with the first logo of the Maison Pierre Balmain Paris. Vintage Balmain medium sized brown oiled canvas tote bag. It features brass hardware, two top handles and a top zip. The interior is fully lined with and has one main compartment with zippered pocket. The details the top handles are in leather. Vintage Balmain Tote Zipper Top Bag. by Pierre Balmain Paris made in France. Condition see pictures. Dimensions: 11 inches Wide x 8 inches Height without handles x 6" inches Depth. Very rare collectible vintage women bag...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

An Amazing 1950s Silver Metal Mesh Italian Evening Bag by Carla Carini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This exquisite 1950s silver metal mesh evening bag by Carla Carini captures the timeless glamour and sophistication of mid-century Italian design. Its flu...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Roberta di Camerino Green Bagonghi Bag
Located in Milano, IT
Roberta di Camerino Bagonghi Bag is the Roberta di Camerino's iconic bag from the 1950s and 1960s inspired by doctor's bags and lined in v...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

An Elegant 1970s Black Leather and Brass Bucket Shoulder Bag by Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant 1970s shoulder bag by Gucci is a sophisticated testament to the brand's enduring design legacy. Crafted from supple black leather, its sleek bucket silhouette exudes a t...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Exclusive Black Crocodile Leather Kelly Style Handbag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality crocodile leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold h...
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Mid-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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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Unusual Center Cut Alligator Bag
Located in New York, NY
Amazing center cut alligator bag in deep chestnut brown in an unusual yet modern shape. Dimensional bag has skin covered toggle and padded handles. All hardware is gilded gold with t...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Bags by Josef Off White Caviar Hand Beaded Bag Jewel Set Frame by Hobe 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabulous white caviar beaded evening bag with an over-the-top jewel set frame by Hobe. The bag is hand sewn with tiny white 'caviar' glass beads. The top of the bag is pleated at the...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Black Leather Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage handbag from the 1960s is a sophisticated example of mid-century elegance. Crafted from glossy black leather, the bag features a refined texture that enhances its timele...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Gucci Leather Travel Bag with Original Box
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This vintage Gucci leather travel bag with the original box is a coveted luxury item that combines both timeless style and functionality. Gucci, a renowned Italian fashion house, is ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Louis Vuitton 50 cm Duffel Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage 1950s Louis Vuitton duffle bag. Perfect for weekend trips, this LV monogram print duffle is made with saddle leather and brass hardware and wrapped in the iconic Loui...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1950s Mid-Century Bakelite and Brass Italian Shoulder Mini Bag. The bag is a striking example of mid-century design, characterized by its minimalist and sleek aesthetic. It...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Whiting & Davis White Alumesh Purse, Circa 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Whiting & Davis cream alumesh purse. enamel painted metal, gold metal frame, kiss lock closure, thick snake coil handle, navy blue silk faille lining. 👛 A wonderful piece o...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Black Carnival 1940s Beaded Triangle Box Handbag
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black glass carnival bead triangular box purse. It has a twisted top handle, gold metal ball clasp closure, elaborate gold metal filigree frame and silk lining with 2 inn...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tiny Shopping Bag Tote Mimosa Leather Rare Vintage 1960s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Fabulous preowned vintage Bonnie Cashin for Coach mini tote bag, likely made in the 60s. Made from what Coach called "Mimosa" leather (almost a lim...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Black Celluloid and Rhinestone Dagger Lipstick Minaudière, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

GUCCI 1960s Black Lizard Leather Handbag with Mini Wallet and Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci 1960s black leather lizard handbag with mini wallet and mini rectangular mirror. This handbag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are significant f...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1970s High Quality Blue Velvet Top Italian Handle-Bag by Nieri e Argenti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s blue velvet top handle bag is a vintage gem, showcasing the era's emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, and distinctive design. It's a sophisticated accessory that would ad...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Loewe Black Leather Top Handle Bag
Located in London, GB
This fine and rare handbag was designed by Spanish luxury fashion house Loewe in the 1960s. Loewe was established in Madrid in 1846 and specialised in leather goods almost exclusivel...
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Spanish Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage bag hand-embroidered light green and leather from the 1950, USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A hand embroidered bag all around. Colorful roses with buds and leaves on a light green background. Inside lined light leather with a zipper compa...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

An Elegant 1970s Brown Velvet and Brass Accents Hand-Bag by Roberta di Camerino
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant vintage handbag by **Roberta di Camerino** is a refined example of Italian luxury design. Crafted from rich, textured **brown velvet**, the bag features a striking geome...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

An Amazing 1950s Wicker, Brass and Orange Leather Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a charming and high-quality 1950s Italian handbag that beautifully blends rustic craftsmanship with elegant detailing. Made of natural woven wicker, the bag showcases a tight...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1930s Black Art Deco Handbag with Decorative Pleating
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Black Art Deco hand back with intricate decorative knife pleating in a zig-zag pattern on both sides of the bag. The handle has matching pleats and the inside frame/closure is ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Longchamps Paris Ivory Floral Micro Bead Evening Bag w Chain Handle, 1950s
By Longchamps
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage 1950's Pearl and silver beaded clutch bag small evening bag pearl bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This wonderful 1950's beaded clutch bag, embellished with champagne pearlised plastic beads and gun metal grey glass bugle beads in a botanical design, is the perfect finishing touch...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Whiting & Davis Gold Mesh Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Petite gold mesh bag by Whiting & Davis with wrist strap and curved gold metal frame itch engraved initials "WMF".
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Christian Dior Large Monogram Suitcase
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Travel in glamorous style with this Christian Dior hard frame suitcase from the 1960s. From a time when travelling was an occasion worth dressing for, this la...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage English Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Gold Bookend Minaudiere. A stunning find from the 1930s Art Deco period. A minaudiere box style evening purse finished with book-end s...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Antique 800 Silver Metal Chain Mesh Purse
Located in Houston, US
Metal Type: 800 Silver Measurements (W x H): 9"x 5.5" Weight: 284.18 grams Silver antique mesh purse. The metal was tested and determined to be 8...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Walborg Deco-Inspired Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Walborg Art Deco inspired evening bag composed of black and gold beads, both reflective bugle beads and mat seed beads, arranged in a geometric pattern of squares and rectangles. Bot...
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Japanese Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Elaborately Embroidered Bird Silk Box Clutch
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk clutch purse elaborately embroidered with a bird and flowers on the front and back. it has a gold metal frame, top snap closur...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Art Deco Black Leather and Wood Italian Top Handle bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a vintage Italian handbag that exudes classic elegance with a bold, sculptural twist. The handbag is made of smooth black leather with...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag
Located in New York, NY
Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag from the 1960's. Lined in gold metallic textile. Entire bag is hand beaded with yellow plastic beads on a hard wired frame with...
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Hong Kong Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1930s Black Art Deco Twill Evening Handbag with Lucite Closures
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s black twill evening hand bag with Art Deco carved lucite closure and pull tab. The body of the purse is lined in black twill and has a built-in coin purse. The entire bag is fi...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Art Deco Black Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1940s Art Deco Black carnival glass beaded evening bag The elegant retro handbag is encrusted with tiny iridescent jet glass hand beading on all s...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Lame and Diamond Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
Custom Evening Bag made in the 1940's with a bakelite frame, adorned with a lovely Art Deco diamond basket on a French lame broche base. The tortoise bake...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1967 Enid Collins 'Glitterbugs' Handbag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Original hand decorated Enid Collins 1967 'Glitterbugs' box bag. Olive green stained wood exterior with black hard handle and brass fittings. Circular mirror under the lid, interior ...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage 1940's bronze beaded box bag evening bag original 1940s beaded wristlet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This breathtaking 1940's bucket box bag, is the perfect finishing piece to your ensemble. The bucket shape of the bag, boasts an exterior of bronze glass faceted beads woven on a k...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

A 1950s High Quality Black Leather Italian Miniature Hand Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant vintage 1950s black top-handle bag exudes timeless sophistication and classic style. Crafted from genuine leather, the bag features a sleek and structured silhouette, ty...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Italian Silver Etched Minaudiere
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Floral Etched Minaudiere from the 1950's. Heavy handmade construction with compartments for lipstick and powder and other items. Unmarked 800 silver. Crack in mirror. ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Elegant Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch
Located in New York, NY
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...
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French Mid-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 Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Hermès Sac Cordelière White Patent Leather Envelope Handbag- 25 cm, 1951
Located in Tucson, AZ
Though it is almost 70 years old, this magnificent handbag is as lustrous and stylish as the day it was made in 1951. Best of all it is true, bright white and an ideal complement to ...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
This Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels is a stunning and rare piece of luxury luggage that blends classic craftsmanship with modern functionality. Modern trunks are des...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Sapphire and Ruby Set Micro Bead Bag from the 1940's set in sterling silver. Dozens of hand set rubies and sapphires are set in an openwork floral pattern. Plunger stone appears to be a green tourmaline. Open work back is elaborately hand etched silver. Exquisite craftsmanship with the frame, hand made in Italy with the micro glass bead hand base...
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Italian Mid-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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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Rosenfeld Embossed Gold Metal Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Rosenfeld c.1960s evening bag with chain of gold metal metal molded in a quilted and wave design. A gold metal triangular clasp, echoed on the rever...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Duc vintage bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DUC - Black leather vintage bag with golden metal. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 26 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4 cm - Handle: 55 cm SKU:S330
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Embroidered Black Velvet Moroccan clutch Vintage 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960s embroidered black velvet Moroccan clutch. Beautiful 1960s black silk velvet embroidered evening jeweled luxury purse. The silk velvet rect...
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Moroccan Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Denise Francelle Attrib Floral Petit Point and Ivory Pavé Bead Evening Bag, 1950
By Denise Francelle
Located in Tucson, AZ
A coveted mid-century combination of both pavé beads AND petit point embroidery, this demure accessory telegraphs French sophistication and patrician breeding. Roomier than most even...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Koret's Woven 2 Tone Hard Purse
Located in New York, NY
Hard purse by Koret USA. Hand woven in Italy of gold and silver toned metal wires and lined in gold leather. 8" x 5" x 2". handle 10". Excellent conditio...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Vintage Black Leather Clutch Bag Made by Ellebi Genova
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The design is classic and elegant, featuring a gold chain strap and a rectangular shape. The texture of the bag reflects the distinctive patterns of black leather adding to its luxur...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Black Velvet and Silk Embroidered 1960s Zardozi Zari Gemstone Clutch India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1960s Zardozi Zari gemstone clutch. Beautiful 1960s Zardozi Zari gem-set black velvet and silk embroidered with beads evening jeweled luxury purse...
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Indian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Tote Bag Tiny Shopping Bag Bone Leather Rare Vintage 60s
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Bonnie Cashin for Coach tote bag, known as the 'Tiny Shopping Bag', released in the 1960s. Made from bone colored leather, this amazing little tote bag features double leather handl...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

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