American Top Handle Bags

Charming Vintage Italian Leather Doctors Bag Satchel from the 1950's. Top handle design with large main compartment and one outer flap pocket. Lined in red leather. 1960's Italy.

***PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO EXPORT RESTRICTIONS THIS ITEM MAY ONLY BE SHIPPED TO A U.S. ADDRESS*** One of THE prestige handbag manufacturers of the mi...

Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical masks are framed with leafy foliage The handle and sides are designed with olive green leather. The interior is lined in chartreuse taffeta with twin slip pockets and a zipper compartment The chic retro needlepoint handbag...

A gorgeous rich black silk velvet handbag with rounded deep orange Bakelite top handles. It has a gently curved top and gold clasp closure. The bag is lined in black silk with 2 Ins...

Exceptional and collectible Micro Beaded Bag from the early 20th Century with hand beaded and braided handle with tassels. Pictorial micro beading cre...

Charming Mid Century Satin and Crystal Purse from the 1950's. Granny chic being copied by the big Fashion houses of ruched brown satin with a frame covered in crystal pear and rounds...

Charming top Handled Gold Leatherette Box Bag with pave and enamel tiger head clasp retailed at Saks Fifth Ave. in the 1960's.

Charming Mini Alligator Structured Shoulder Bag with long gilt chain and center cut front skin. Great size which allows chain to be doubled. Faille lined, 6.75" x 5.5" high x 3". Cha...

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...

Classic vintage black alligator handbag features gold tone hardware and a single handle attached to the frame with a 5-link chain on each end. The in...

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Grand Palais Handbag showcases classic dark brown monogram canvas paired with natural leather rolled handles for a refined look. Featuring gold-tone hardwa...

The Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy Bandouliere 30 combines timeless style with functional design. Crafted from iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas and refined cowhide leather trim, ...

1950s Dark Brown Crocodile Handbag with Gold-Tone Hardware - Leather Lined: A great size brown crocodile handbag with enough room for all the essentials! Curved large outer front poc...

1960s Classic Black Crocodile Handbag w Top Handle & Gold Hardware: A classic lady-like handbag in a wide-scale patterned crocodile skin with gold hardware and a long hinged croc-co...

This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...

1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style handbag with chic shine and unusual faux tortoise Lucite design. Tilt knob closure ...

Hands-down the most clever, unusual and sculptural evening bag we’ve seen, this extremely collectable handbag resembles a miniature 1930s steamer trunk—if steamer trunks had been surrounded by 24-karat gold plate filigree, that is. This incredible bag’s front face unlatches and lays flat to reveal a mirror on its interior face, an elastic band to hold its original comb and comb sleeve, and a series of padded silk moiré interior drawers and compartments. A handbag worthy of a trip on the Queen Mary...

This very chic vintage 1950's top handle handbag is off white pearlized lucite by a company from NYC called Llewellyn. It is noted as such on the hinge. There is a silver metal outli...

Michael Kors Black Saffiano Leather Satchel Elevate your everyday wardrobe with this sleek and structured black satchel by Michael Kors. Made from durable Saffiano leather, this han...

This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple is crafted from Monogram canvas with smooth black calfskin trimmings, combines timeless trunk-...

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...

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...

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Speedy Bandouliere 30 Bag Made In: U.S.A Color: Brown Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Coated canvas with l...

Paloma Picasso red leather bucket bag. Condition: Very good.

1980s Amethyst Velvet Handbag w Purple Crochet Flowers & Beadwork Tassels: Double handled, large, laptop-sized structured tote with zippered top and inner zippered pockets. Lavender ...

A gorgeous gold-tone Donna Karan evening bag from the early 1990s. This petite bag showcases a large gold-tone metal exterior and includes a small black drawstring pocket on the oppo...

Chic, minimalist calf bag by Judith Leiber. Tubular calf leather handles with gilt corner mounts (slightly worn).
Center snap closure compartment with ...

1960s Bellestone Black Alligator Lady-Like Top Handle Handbag - Pristine Condition: A fabulous alligator handbag with a strong and structured handle, brushed gold-tone hardware, and ...

Rare mid 1970s ILEENE REEVES hand painted plexiglass novelty handbag! Features fairies, flowers, mushrooms and daisies throughout. Secure front closure. Interior features a mirror on...

Jet Caviar Beaded Bag with Self Bead Coil Handles from the 1940's. Snap tight clasp closure. Beautiful quality. 1940's USA. 6"h x 9" x 3.5", Handles add 5" in height. Excellent con...

Koret Double Pouch Bag in black calf leather with caramel bakelite trim. A practical attached "change purse" is applied to the front. 1940's USA. Excellent condition. 10" wide x 9" ...

Tiffany Pink Silk Lame Square Clutch with 14k gold tips at corners to protect for wear. Silk moire lining, with handle which folds flat. Deep Rose pink wi...

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...

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...

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...

Small 1960s crocodile handbag from Artbag on Madison Avenue, NY, features an envelope style top with snap closure and double handles that attach belo...

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! (Please note that due to export restrictions this item may only be shipped to a US address.) 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...

DKNY Brown Monogram Satchel with Dark Chocolate Leather Straps & Gold Hardware This DKNY monogram satchel is the perfect blend of bold structure and timeless sophistication. Crafted...

What a great idea, an evening bag large enough to hold everything that you need for a night out! This fabulous bag is covered with opalescent coral colored sequins on a matching net...

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 ...

Louis Vuitton Damer Azur Lena canvas PM handbag. Coated canvas and leather, this Louis Vuitton bag is versatile, perfect for work or travel. Lightl...

Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometric handbag...

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved bakelite handle is used and a snap closure keeps flap in place. 2 inside pockets and mi...

This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...

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...

Vintage black silk velvet hand bag by Harry Rosenfeld with two gold tone cherubs on the front. Black satin interior with pockets. Details: Fully Lined Inside Pockets Top Clas...

Own a piece of timeless luxury with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Looping MM Handbag. Crafted from iconic LV canvas with leather trim, it features a comfortable curved handle a...

1950s Koret Genuine Black Alligator Handbag w Rare & Unusual Asymmetrical Closure. Inner lining and original coin purse is Koret signature red leather. Upper right hand corner is cu...

Classic 1960s handbag by Rosenfeld in black leather stamped to resemble alligator, its outstanding feature the curved clasp of brushed goldtone metal with leather center that lifts u...

Gianfranco Ferre designed this incredibly chic Christian Dior leopard print python skin shoulder bag in the early 1990s. This small shoulder bag features a long shape and flap closur...

Whiting & Davis metal mesh shoulder bag in a stylized floral pattern in black, red, blue, green and yellow with black leather trim. A wonderful examp...

Judith Leiber Deep Red Lizard Top Handle Handbag - SHW Circa 90's This beautiful structured handbag in a beautiful deep red lizard color, is in excellent condition. It has an art dec...

Judith Leiber Black Snake Skin Bag W/ Gold Detail. From 1980s in excellent condition, Measurements: Length - 16 inches Height - 9 inches Width - 6 i...

1960s Genuine black center-belly alligator skin handbag: Tailored, accordian-pleated and structured with a padded handle, front flap closure and brushed silver-tone buckle. Medium si...

Unusual rectangular box bag in orange cut velvet with metal handle in gold accented in silver.The rectangular clasp pulls down to open the bag. Black faille...

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...

The Origial Box Bag by Collins of Texas made of Mahagoni. The box is collared in an olive tone on the outside, the original natural wood tone on the inside. The front is hand painte...