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Period: Mid-20th Century
Rialto NY Grey Lucite Vintage Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Gilded Etched Gold Tone Hardware Frame Micro Beaded "Roses" Handbag
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Teal Faux Alligator Box Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Unique and rich color teal distinguishes this mid-century box bag, a form which was popular during that period. Rectangular, with two sturdy handles and V-detailing and tab on front...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Bonnie Cashin for Coach Foldover Purse 60s Cashin Carry Olive Brown Leather Rare
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Bonnie Cashin for Coach 'foldover purse' or clutch bag, part of Bonnie's Cashin Carry accessories collection and likely made in the late 1960s. Made from olive hued brown leather wi...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1930s Black Twill Quilted Trapunto Handbag with Lucite Closure
Located in San Francisco, CA
1930s Quilted trapunto hand bag made of a black twill frame made of a brass. The top of the frame is finished with a clear Art Deco closure and extra wide handles. The interior is li...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Silk & Rhinestone Purse 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A vintage silk & rhinestone purse. Featuring a black exterior set with a geometric rhinestone pattern. Finished with cream silk on the interior. Vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Black Beaded Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
1950s-'60s black microbeaded clutch with fishscale motif of contrasting smooth and faceted beads throughout. The gold metal frame is beaded as well, here with a chain design on top of solid beads, which, both here and in the body lend three-dimensionality to the clutch. Interior is black satin with open side compartments. Unlabeled, but most of these mid-century beaded bags...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Cowhide Handbag with Bakelite Clasp
Located in Alford, MA
1960s chic and roomy double-handled handbag with gold metal frame and Bakelite clasp. Interior is ivory leather with side compartments and change purse....
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Floral Microbeaded Evening Bag
Located in Alford, MA
Evening clutch of microbeads featuring a black background with an integrated floral in center and lattice design around the edges. Intricate, pierced gold tone frame embellished with...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

50s Grey Wool Box Purse
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Grey Wool Box Purse. Gold tone hardware. Original coin purse and clear plastic comb. Measurements: 7 1/4 inches Length 4 inches Tall 3 1/4 inches ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Handbag in black, red, cognac colored Chenille with 2 handles, 1950 USA
Located in Stuttgart, DE
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Black Satin Evening Bag by Rene Mancini
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage evening bag by Rene Mancini. In black satin with a flap over front with popper fastening, and an internal pouch pocket. The bag has attractive gold detail on the fro...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Koret bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
KORET - Black rattan bag with gold and silver metal handles, black leather interior. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions : Length: 27 cm - Height: 20 cm - Depth: 13 cm - Hand...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Multi-Color Enamel Finish "Crane" Gold Compact
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed gold compact accented with a multi-color "Crane" measures 2 3/4" in width, 2 3/8" in length and 3/8" in depth.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950's Coblentz Pink Leather Clutch with Matching Kid Gloves
Located in Toronto, Ontario
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...
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North American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Round Navy & Silver Metallic Crochet Drawstring Summer Handbag W/ Wooden Beading. Resin bottom and ball- shaped fobs at drawstring ends.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Black and White Polka Dots Leatherette Purse with Matching Belt
Located in San Francisco, CA
1950s Black and white polka dot leatherette purse with brass hardware and black lining with two interior pockets. The belt is original however is in useable shape but the interior is...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Cordé Shoulder Bag with Lucite Pull
Located in Alford, MA
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Pierre Cardin 1960'S Brown Crocodile Skin Pouch Pochette Shoulder Bag
Located in Sheffield, GB
A 1960's PIERRE CARDIN pouch bag, with Singular shoulder strap and made entirely from crocodile skin. Features; Iconic PIERRE CARDIN exterior Emblem logo Press stud closure One large leather lined interior with additional small interior compartments Singe Strap MADE IN FRANCE Measurements; Length; 7'' Depth; 6'' Width; 2'' Strap; 25'' Condition; Condition 5/10. The bag is an Archival Museum Quality Piece...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Large Maroon Lizard Clutch
Located in Alford, MA
Large envelope clutch of maroon lizard with interested latch closure. Lined in camel suede. Compartmentalized interior. Most likely made in Argentina.
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Roberta Di Camerino Red Velvet Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roberta Di Camerino - (Made in Italy) Red velvet bag with dark silver metal attributes. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Width: 37 cm - Height: 20...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Hand-Painted "Giraffe Safari" Artist Up-Cycled 1950s/1960s Bordeaux Red Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled 1950s/1960s vintage handbag hand-painted by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli ...
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German Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage bag 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Vintage yellow weaved bag from the 1960s Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 26 cm - Height: 30 cm - Depth: 10 cm - Handles: 38 cm SKU:S281
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Roberta Di Camerino Two-Tone Velvet Handbag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Roberta Di Camerino - (Made in Italy) Two-tone velvet handbag with braided leather handles and edges. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 30 cm - H...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Morris Moskowitz Rose Pink 1960s Bag
Located in Alford, MA
MM handbag c.1960s in dark pink, the leather featuring horizontal, curved stitching resulting in a quilted effect. The faux tortoise handles echo the shape of the bag and snap together to close. A coordinating faille interior has an attached money purse...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Late 1950s Rosenfeld Black Satin Circle Handle Evening Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Late 1950's Twifaille by Rosenfeld black satin evening bag. The circular handle has gold and rhinestone embellishments along the inside that play up the rounded shape of this bag. Th...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960's Collectible
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Antique collectible leather bag, handmade in Morocco. True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. Tuareg style bag with embroidered leather elements.  One of a kind hand made in Marrakesh, Morocco. Hand-tooled in Marrakech, south Morocco, this is an old antique man shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables. The strap is long enough to wear the bag at the shoulder or cross-body with it sitting above the hip. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket. This beautiful leather bag has been crafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening, a square shape, front section and long tassels side adornment. The bag craftsmanship is inspired by the ancient culture of Tuareg tribes from Morocco and some African countries. The hand embossing consists of geometrical Moroccan symbols and culture folk. The hand-embroidered detailing adds character and charm to this shoulder/crossbody bag.  This messenger shoulder leather African bag...
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Moroccan Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Coblentz Oval Suede Box Bag
Located in Alford, MA
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 ...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

ANTIQUE CHINESE Red Embroidered Silk SCENT PURSE BAG 19th Century POUCH Ch'ing
Located in Rome, Rome
- Beautiful embroidered Chinese scent pouch. - From the late 19th century (Qing/Ch'ing Dinasty) - Red Silk with lovely embroidery on both sides - Silk tassel elements - These charmin...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Mark Cross Tan Ostrich Shoulder Bag c1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mark Cross Tan Ostrich Shoulder Bag in excellent condition. Tan ostrich exterior trimmed with gold hardware. Top leather strap with twist lo...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Clutch bag 50's
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on black background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 12 cm - Length : 19,5 cm - Depth : 3 cm SKU...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Venetian Black Velvet and Leather Bag
Located in London, GB
A very fine black Soprarizzo velvet and brass hardware bag circa late 1940s to early 1950s. With exquisite craftsmanship and materials, it was almost certainly made in Venice and is possibly a very early example by Roberto di Camerino or Cesare Puccini...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

A carved Bakelite framed and cream enamelled mesh handbag, 1930s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...
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British Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Corde Clutch Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage clutch handbag by Corde.This large brown envelope bag has a flap over front with a poper fastening and one internal pouch pocket. Measu...
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British Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Hand-Painted "SAFARI" 1960s Artist Up-Cycled Dark Blue Leather Top-Handle Bag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Black Raffia Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Black raffia bag decorated with multi-colored flowers. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 16 cm - Diamètre max : 16 cm - Diamètre min...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

New York City Appliqued Clutch with Night Club and Shopping Theme Embroidery
Located in New Hope, PA
A black wool felt clutch is appliqued on the front side with a cheerful yellow checker taxi cab carrying two passengers. It is surrounded by embroidered names of chic retail stores i...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage bag 1930s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN -Vintage mini bag made of openwork golden metal. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 13 cm - Height: 16 cm - Depth: 1 cm - Handle length: 50 cm SKU:S195
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Black Velvet Clutch Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Black velvet clutch bag embroidered with pearls. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 20cm - Height: 10 ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1950s Black & Cream Crochet Drawstring Pouch Handbag W Stripes & Square Beads
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black & Cream Crochet Drawstring Pouch Handbag W Stripes & Square Beads. Bullseye-resin bottom.
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Joaquin Olivier for Tabatà Scallops vintage bag 1960
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional Minaudiére with a long strap in a shape of a scallops made in black leather, ostrich foot leather on the middle. Stunning item, delicate work ...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Lucille de Paris Large Crocodile Top Handle Bag
By Lucille de Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucille de Paris Large Crocodile Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with coin purse and Lucille de Paris Mirror. In excellent condition. ...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Whiting & Davis Silver Chainmail Clutch
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Adorable vintage Whiting & Davis silver chainmail clutch! Complete your going out look effortlessly with this timeless and versatile chainmail clutch. Features a gorgeous rhinestone-...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Pierre Cardin Beige Logo Jacquard Clutch
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1960's Pierre Cardin logo clutch with detachable white leather handle. In excellent unused condition. Off white fabric body trimmed with white leather. Length 11.75" Width 7.5...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Koret Black & Gold Striped Sequin Handbag w Spring-Hinge Closure: A charming bit of glitz for evening, this crepe handbag is entirely covered in sequin stripes. Lined in black ...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Black Satin Scarf and Matching Evening Clutch with Gold Embroidery – 53”, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

A white micro beaded evening bag, for Saks Fifth Avenue, France, 1950s.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Pucci Wallet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pucci silk wallet in vibrant purple, grey, blue and black floral print. wallet in excellent condition
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Raffia bag, 1960s
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
ANONYMOUS - Raffia bag, from the 1960s. Condition: Very good condition Measurements: Length: 21 cm (8.26") - Height: 23 cm (9") - Depth: 9 cm (3.54") - Handle: 25 cm (9.84") SKU:S...
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French Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Hand-Painted "fly with me" 1960s Artist Up-Cycled Brick-Red Faux Leather Handbag
Located in Munich, DE
Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Gucci Vintage Black Leather 6 Ring Small Agenda with Sheets
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant vintage agenda cover by GUCCI crafted in black leather. It features a six ring binder inside and 5 side open slot inside. 'GUCCI - made in Italy' embossed inside. Measurement...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag
Located in New York, NY
1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s Mod White Plastic Saks Fifth Ave. Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very fun and ultra mod 1960s Saks Fifth Avenue bag. White hard plastic with adjustable and removable white leather strap and interior. Circular gold and silver detail on front and go...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1940 Koret Butterfly Flap Boucle Gold Bullion Clutch w Gold Sequin Accents
Located in Gresham, OR
1940s Koret gold metal boucle textured bullion clutch with a butterfly shaped flap and spring-back hinged closure. Heavily embellished with gold-tone sequins and beading. Interior is...
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

1960s I.Magnin Large Black Calf Skin Large Tailored Handbag
Located in Gresham, OR
A high quality 1960s I.Magnin large (13" tall) black calf skin tailored handbag with deep side bucket pockets and central large clasp compartment. Leather lined.
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American Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s
Located in Kingston, NY
Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.
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Italian Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Vintage Glitter Handbag in Silver
Located in Carnate, IT
Vintage Glitter Handbag in Silver Vintage bag. Silver hardware and beads. Perfect for giving light to the outfit. Size: 11cmX10cm, the handle measure...
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Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

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