20th Century Top Handle Bags

Coated and branded canevas and leather top handle bag. One flat pocket on the front of the bag + one inside pocket with zip closure. Zip closure on the top middle front whit branded ...

Beautiful Vintage Gucci handbag made in brown leather. Gold metal closure on the front. Top carry handle. Brown leather interior. 1 side open pocket inside. 'Made in Italy by Gucci' ...

A Chic and Fun Vintage 1990's Moschino brown nylon miniature 'Kelly' bag with gold tone metal hardware and leather features. Features: Detacheable shoulder strap Belt loop option T...

Enid Collins 1965 'Money Tree' Original box bag. Light wood background, hand painted with coin and jewel appliqué. Has a brass turn lock on an off white leather latch with matching o...

This vintage GUCCI tote bag is crafted of pigskin leather in chocolate brown featuring enameled hardware in brown and rolled leather metallic handles. Top magnetic snap closure opens...

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 ...

This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in a pearlywhite hue featuring gold toned hardware and a bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closure ...

This vintage GUCCI tote bag is crafted of pigskin leather in black featuring black enameled hardware and rolled leather metallic handles. Top magnetic snap closure opens to a coated ...

Red top handle bag with silver metal hardware and studs. Black cotton lining. 2 front pocket ( one with clasp closure, the other one with zip closure. One back pocket with zip closur...

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...

This stunning handbag, crafted in the 1970s, showcases the unparalleled elegance of genuine grey leather. The bag’s soft, slouchy silhouette embodies the sophistication and craftsman...

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Ellipse MM in good condition. Signature monogram canvas exterior in brown and tan LV print trimmed in tan leather piping and double top handles and spar...

Condition: GOOD CONDITION Moderate signs of use. Light scratches to the hardware and leather. The color was professionally touched up.  DETAILS Brand: Hermes Birkin 25 Exterior Co...

Hermes Vintage Black Box Calf Leather Mangeoire Bucket Bag in fair condition. Black box calf leather trimmed with golden brass hardware in classic mangeoire holey bucket bag style. T...

Chanel Rare Vintage Square Top Handle Train Case Vanity Decor Jewelry Box Year: 1992 {Vintage 33 Years} 24K Gold plated hardware Black quilted diamond quilted leather Leather and...

Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...

Iconic "Piano" top handle bag in black leather. 2 gold metal clasp closure . 2 compartments inside with 2 flat pockets and one pocket with zip closure. Black leather lining. SIZE : ...

Condition: very good original condition Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside and outside. Cracks on the resin. Light cracks on the sid...

Vintage black box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1970, as told by the Z blind stamp. Top handle, lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface on majority of bag. One larger scratch near bottom left corner. In very good vintage condition with a clean interior. A timeless classic. Original shoulder strap included. The front hardware has been recently replaced by Hermes. First designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches. It was then renamed to the Kelly after actress Grace Kelly was photographed numerous times with the bag (most notably, while she was pregnant and using it to cover her baby bump). The impeccable craftsmanship, classic silhouette, scarcity, and unique history make the Kelly a must-have for any handbag collector. It can take a single Hermès craftsman...

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 ...

Vintage chocolate brown box leather 32cm supple Kelly bag with gold hardware. Dates from 1973, as told by the circle C stamp. Top handle, lock and key fob. Very minor scuffing on surface for the age of this bag. Interior zip compartment as well as two interior front slit pockets. In unused vintage condition with a clean interior. A timeless classic. Original shoulder strap not included. First designed in 1932, the Kelly was introduced as a travel bag that was referred to as the sac à dépêches. It was then renamed to the Kelly after actress Grace Kelly was photographed numerous times with the bag (most notably, while she was pregnant and using it to cover her baby bump). The impeccable craftsmanship, classic silhouette, scarcity, and unique history make the Kelly a must-have for any handbag collector. It can take a single Hermès craftsman...

This vintage GUCCI micro two-way evening handbag is crafted of silk satin in purple and a bamboo handle featuring gold toned hardware. Front flap magnetic bamboo snap closure opens t...

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...

From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this Chanel Top Handle Bag: - Brand: Chanel - Model: Top Handle Bag - Color: Pink/ Peach - Year: 1994-1996 - Serial number: 32...

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...

Vintage Maxima for Titti Dell'Acqua Cognac Tan Alligator Top Handle Bag in excellent condition. Genuine dark cognac tan alligator leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and two top handles. Matching alligator and leather shoulder strap included to easily convert between hand and shoulder styles. Top magnetic flap closure opens to a black leather lined interior with one side zipped pocket. Overall excellent condition. No stains smells or scuffs. Clean corners edges and interior. Maxima is one of the first designer brands to produce and popularize exotic leather bags...

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 ...

Amazing Art Deco Chinese Bag with Rose Quartz and Fluorite decoration. Antique quilted silk textile likely 19th Century reimagined into a long clutch form ba...

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! 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...

Deep silver-gray woven passementerie bag with black handle from Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche dating to the 1990's. Approximate measurements: 9.5" wide, 7.5" high, 3.5" deep with a...

1960s Metal Embroidered Purse. Silver & gold tones go with any outfit.

This is a classic example of 1990s minimalist chic. It's a structured handbag with clean lines and a focus on functionality and quality materials rat...

This vintage GUCCI small bamboo top handle bag is crafted of pigskin leather in metallic brown featuring gold toned hardware and a black bamboo handle. Front flap magnetic snap closu...

Condition: very good original condition Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Light stains on the inside and outside. Cracks on the resin. Light cracks on the sid...

This black and gold Gianni Versace top handle bag is made entirely of velvet and features one of the brand's signature Atelier Versace baroque prints. The flap-style bag is adorned w...

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...

Rare vintage late 80s production Hermes Kelly 28 in off white chevre leather with gold hardware. Beautiful neutral color. However, there are heavy visible staining on the lining. Ext...

A Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bucket Bag is an elegant and timeless accessory that combines the natural beauty of rattan weaving with a functional, yet chic design. Known for its...

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...

This fabulous handbag was made by Hermes in 1945. Originally coined the Sac a Depeches - this piece was made about 12 years before Grace Kelly wore the style that we now know as the...

MOSCHINO vintage rare black leather handbag featuring multicolor graffitis all over (peace, love, smiley face, flowers, treble key) and an antiqued silver toned heart clasp embossed ...

Vintage Chanel mini lambskin leather quilted box flap bag circa 1990. made of black leather quilted canvas, two internal pockets and a large one at the back . front flap leather and ...

Roberta di Camerino Red Bucket Bag from the 1970's. Red canvas bucket bag with staggered zip pockets which circle around the bag. Logo printed in navy ...

Chanel Rare Vintage 1997 Floral Turquoise Quilted Logo CC Classic Flap Bag Year 1997 Patent leather CC Logo Silver Cuban Link Chain Nameplate Handle Dual Interior Pockets Magnetic ...

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...

Condition: good condition Overall signs of use. Scratches on leather and hardware. Creases on the leather. Light stains on the inside. Cracks on the flap. NO STRAP. The color was pr...

Chanel 90's Vintage Circle Top Handle Tassel Chevron Camera Tote Year produced: 1989-1991 {VINTAGE 34 Years} Gold hardware Leather oversized top hand...

Chanel Brown Alligator Octagon Cross Body Flap Bag with Gold Hardware, 1989. Exceptional and rare, this highly sought after piece of Chanel history was produced between 1989 - 1990 baring a serial code of "1143159". Handcrafted in Italy to the highest luxury standards, this octagonal flap bag is constructed from exotic rare brown alligator skin and lined with a matching lambskin interior. The symbolism of quality that Chanel is known for is seen in the iconic 24-karat hardware used on the "CC" logo adornment to front of bag as well as in the classic mademoiselle chain. Brown lambskin interior opens to a hand-stitched "CC" logo located to underside of flap, "Chanel" gold foiled heat stamp above interior slip pocket and "Made in France" to opposite side of interior. Octagon bag...

Like Bonnie Cashin’s revolutionary “Cashin Carry” bags of the 1960s, this ingenious purse seems to defy physics with the amount of room it offers. Essentially a series of expandable accordion files with multiple pockets and kiss locks to keep contents secure, it eliminates the need for a wallet. Moreover, the heavyweight gold chain handle looks like a piece of fine jewelry and is long enough to be worn on the shoulder. Chocolate brown shoulder bag...

Small bowling bag in canevas with monogram. Zip closure on the top. Pocket on both side with zip closure. Leather handle and details. The inside of the bag is in coated canevas. SIZ...

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...

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...

Courreges Black Glazed Leather Logo Satchel with zip entry and top handles. 1970's France. Double zips close at center with faille lining. 11" x 7" x ...

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...

Beautiful Gucci handbag made in burgundy suede and leather. Double handles and removable leather shoulder strap. Upper zipper closure. Beige diamond lining. 1 side zip pocket inside....

This 90s Vintage Crocodile Leather Handbag exudes elegance with its rich mahogany brown color and sturdy top handles. The golden hardware adds a touch of luxury, while the clasp and ...

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...