1950s Top Handle Bags

The golden romance of Venetian style tooled leather is truly a fashion staple with a timeless beauty. This 1950's Italian handbag has a classic top handle silhouette in a rich and e...

This exceptional handbag has an elliptical form with integrated cut-out handles. The side panels are made from a tapestry fabric with raised floral patterns. The central body, inside...

A vintage brown lizzard top handle hand bag. The bag is lined in suede , and has one zip pocket, one pouch pocket and a poppe pocket. Measurements: le...

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 ...

50s Brown Alligator Handbag. Alligator covered frame top. Gold toned hardware. One interior zip pocket. Measurements: Body of bag: approx....

Kelly 32 sellier HERMES in red H box leather. The hardware is in golden metal. Included : Zipper, clochette, keys (2), padlock. Leather shoulder strap c...

Fabulous black leather and spotted fur hand bag (possibly pony), with gold plated fittings. Measuring width 26.5 cm / 10.4 inches at the base, height 23....

Vintage Hermes Hac Condition : Good condition Country of manufacture : France Gender : Unisex Interior : black Material : grained leather Color : ...

1950’s Light Pink Corde-Bead Bubble Handbag by Lumured Soft pink purse with white bubble beads in diamond pattern. Sweet rhinestone detail on metal cl...

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...

A tisket a tasket ... a fabulous Dorset Rex basket! In the 1950’s two companies specializing in powder compacts merged to create Dorset Rex Fifth Avenue an...

Wonderful vintage crocodile Mephisto handbag. In very good condition. Delivered in its original Hermes SPA and handle replacement Hermes invoice. Made in France. Collection : Mephis...

1950s Black Lucite and Metal Woven Handbag by Dorset Rex Beautiful midcentury woven metal box purse with black lucite handle by Dorset Rex circa 1950's...

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...

Darling taupe reptile texture ladies hand bag from the 1960s, made in France for luxury Canadian retailer Holt Renfrew. Structured with a triangle shape and double handles. Envelope ...

Elegant bag with brass snap closure, with black leather shoulder strap. Inside there is a small zipped pocket with logo of the manufacture Ideal for everyday use.

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...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platform base shows their entirety fro...

A Delill Creation vinyl bucket bag featuring a lovely pink, cream and green rose and swirl fabric design and gold lamé trim. Measuring 24cm / 9.45 inches by 9.2cm / 3.6 inches at the...

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...

1950's novelty wicker handbag resembling a basket with a fruit motif by 'It's In The Bag' for Ritter. The wooden button closure opens to reveal a gingham lined fabric interior which...

1950s Brown Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware. Comes with mirror.

Just stunning matte beige croc effect handbag made in Italy for high end Canadian retailer Davids in the 1990's. Great shape and size, slightly rounded with top handles. This bag loo...

This spring theme handbag by Soure' has a two layer construction with a clear vinyl sheet on top of the fabric layer. The printed design of birds in trees and woodland animals...

A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...

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...

This look would be right at home on the Riviera ... an amazing 1950's Italian straw handbag with bamboo handle and raffia decoration. The coral grasscloth body has a straw base and ...

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back and handle with a gilt pave floral spray as a center medallion. 2 interior sectio...

1950s Grey lucite handbag featuring a birds eye maple pattern with a clear etched lucite lid and clear double handles.

Schitz, Paris rare black crocodile frame handbag with gold hardware from 1953. Schitz was a leather goods shop in Paris retailing luggage, handba...

Despite its deceptively small size, this pochette remains exceptionally roomy thanks to its fully opening center change purse-style pocket and two side compartments. Petite but practical, the hand-strung polished wood beads create texture and interest for evening, while the velvety chenille ground lends playfulness for day. Deadstock double top handle bag of black chenille punctuated with black wood beads all over surface and handles. Interior features three total compartments including one center compartment with kiss lock clasp closure, plus one side pocket in another compartment. Fully lined in black velvet; plain chenille bottom with protective brass feet. fabric: chenille, wood, goldtone metal noteworthy: clean with compressed air repairs: none condition: deadstock with original tags measurements: width: 7” at narrowest, 9 ½” at widest height: 7” depth: 4” bottom gusset; expands to about 6” when filled mouth: opens to 8” handle: 4” drop label: Walborg (made in Japan by...

1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative cla...

A gorgeous rich black alligator handbag by Vassar. It has a one strap top handle, a gold clasp and gold frame. The inside is lined in black leather and has 4 inner pockets, one snaps closed, one zipper closes plus a matching leather change purse...

Sleek ebony alligator vintage handbag c 1950s The elegant retro handbag is designed with black dyed leather alligator skin The art deco orb clasp mechanism is gilt metal accented w...

1950s Black Alligator Handbag. Gold hardware closures flip open at sides for extra security. Leather interior.

Attractive French russet brown alligator center cut bag by Josef, France. High quality manufacture and lovely modern style. Lined in calf. 1950's France. Body; 11" x 7" x 3.5". Han...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage Good sturdy leather handles and heavy weight zippers. outer zipped pocket a...

1950s Brown Alligator Purse. Interesting decorative shaped gold tone clasp at top. Leather lining.

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...

Black alligator handbag with matching double straps and gold-tone link hardware. It has double accordion construction, a two-tone push-button closure and a wide hinged opening. The ...

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! 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...

1950s Brown Alligator Purse. Gold toned hardware, leather interior.

Goldstrom 1950s Vintage Goldtone Basket Weave with Grey Marbleized Top Bag. This bag is in fair vintage condition with wear consistent with its age. The inside has visible wear and t...

A distinctive black handbag made of beautiful and well-preserved patent leather wich has a handle 30 cm long. The opening is 30 cm wide, the front and back of the bag have a 3 cm deep fold. Lined inside with black-white fabric and a side pocket with zipper. This generous bag comes form the USA, look the label inside. Measurement: Hight 30 cm , Width, at the widest point 38 cm, Deep 8 cm. Opening 30 cm, opening deep 10 cm The lacquer leather is in good condition, not lose it's glossery finish. The bag is inside clean, look the pictures. Patent leather is a type of coated leather that has a high-gloss finish. The coating process was introduced to the United States and improved by inventor Seth Boyden, of Newark, New Jersey, in 1818, with commercial manufacture beginning September 20, 1819. Boyden's process (which he did not patent used a lacquer coating that was based on linseed oil. Modern patent leather usually has a plastic coating. iding boot from 1910–20s In general, patent leather is a fine grain leather that is treated to give it a glossy appearance. An early reference to patent leather is in the 1793 British periodical The Bee, or Literary Weekly Intelligencer, which notes, in an article entitled "Hand's patent leather", that "a gentleman of the name of Hand" in Birmingham, England, obtained a patent for preparing flexible leather having a glaze and polish that renders it impervious to water and need only be wiped with a sponge to restore it to its original luster.[4] In November 1799, inventor Edmund Prior, of Holborn, London, England, received a patent for a method of painting and colouring all kinds of leather;[5] and, in January 1805, inventor Charles Mollersten, of Hackney Wick, received a patent for applying a chemical composition in the preparation of hides, skins, and leather to give "a beautiful gloss".[6] However, patent leather primarily owes its popularity to Seth Boyden. In 1818, Boyden received a piece of German-made patent leather (said to be a German military cap...

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...

Lucille de Paris Large Crocodile Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with coin purse and Lucille de Paris Mirror. In excellent condition. ...

Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with attached coin purse and a Kent London pocket Comb. VERY RARE Measurements: Height - 9.5 inches Width - 15 ...

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...

Mod orange sherbert textured bag in looped raffia from the 1960's Japan. Completely hand crochet with matching crochet handle. Bag 14" x 9" x 5", Plus 5" h...

Lovely embroidered french purse with 18th Century scenes. Lavishly embroidered and beautifully detailed. Clasp and hilt are gilded sterling with ela...

Chic Sequin French Bag on black linen base. Elegant and timeless detailing with even seed bead borders on the interiors and edges of strap. Moire taffeta lining. 1950's France. Exce...

This roomy, "big mouth" bag was designed by Harry Rosenfeld. The frame, handles and bottom of the bag are brown leather. The sides are velvet printed with roses in gold, brown, deep ...

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 ...

A cut vintage black felt bag that is large enough for todays essentials. The bag has gathering at the top, and is top handle. Measurements: width 11 1/2'', h...

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 ...

Bag signed Hermès, model Birkin, size 35, made in Courchevel leather, very soft to the touch with large grain, in the Tosca colour. Equipped with a flap with interlocking closure wit...

A chic black and gold lucite evening bag with top handle. The bag has a black lid with woven gold and bronze sides. width 10'', depth 5'' , height 4''.