Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

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...

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...

Authentic, preowned, vintage 60s Bonnie Cashin for Coach kiss lock tote bag with hinged handles and kiss lock, officially called the Cashin Carry Sciss...

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....

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 beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket. Height 8"...

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...

A chic vintage crocodile hand bag, The bag has a central top fastening and internally there is one pouch pocket and one zip pocket. Measuerments: width 12'', height 8 1/2'', depth 3...

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...

A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered entirely in black resin faceted beads. Snap flap closure. inside pocket. Bag measure...

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 unique find, this vintage handbag cannot fail to make you smile. Constructed of aqua suede that is channel-stitched in an inverted V-pattern, it is composed of two separate and con...

Do tidy alligator handbags invoke images of Grace Kelly carrying her iconic Hermès? Why not go one step further with a gloss black version from the actual House of Grimaldi...

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...

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 ...

Classic 1960s black suede handbag with slim profile by Coblentz. Gold frame, single handle. Black satin interior. Excellent condition inside and out.

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

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...

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

Amazing Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag with elaborate chased chrome frame and leather ruffle accents. Incredible novelty design. 1930's USA.

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

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

A wonderful vintage snakeskin handbag. This bag is not only a beautiful colour but large enough for todays essentials. It has a flap over o...

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...

A spectacular midnight blue carnival glass beaded round box purse. The handbag has vertical raised pleats around it's circumference, a round base ...

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...

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely charming and a very functional size handbag by one of the...

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...

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...

1960s Hermès brown box calf leather Kelly 32 tote bag featuring a foldover top with push-lock closure, a top handle, plated gold-tone hardware and an internal pockets, with his cloch...

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...

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...

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...

Vintage Valentino black vintage alligator handbag c1960s 7.5" x 7.5"

This breathtaking 1940's large rectangle box bag, with brass metal features is the perfect finishing piece to your ensemble. The rectangle shape of the bag, box an exterior of black...

Unusual hard bag by Walborg of martele burnt orange lucite hand "clad" with copper Art and Crafts patterns. Extremely strange and ugly in a 70's mash up way, almost like a light fixt...

1960s Rosenfeld Italian Lucite Beaded Resort Hand Basket Purse W/ Lamé Crochet. Interior is gold satin with a kiss-clasp kangaroo-pouch pocket. Minor spotting, not noticable, in bott...

La Jeunesse handbags are unique, luxurious, and sought after. This example is composed of gold snakeskin that is covered by a fine white mesh, toni...

Lovely embroidered french purse with 18th Century scenes. Lavishly silk stitch embroidered and beautifully detailed. Clasp and hilt are gilded sterl...

Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.

1960s Black Alligator Handbag. Tapered trapezoid shape. Gold tone hardware.

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 ...

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...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage. We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Good sturdy leat...

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

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...

Rare Pierre Cardin Sculptural Top Handle Patent Leather Logo Bag from the 1960's. Really unusual collectible bag with arched gilt metal handle in the fo...

Saks Fifth Ave Leopard Motif Stenciled Pony-Hair Handbag Straps Circa 1960s. Two Top Handle Straps. Stenciled Pony on both faces of the bag, front and ba...

Charming collectible 1960's Woven Figural Fish Bag hand made in Hong Kong of white and gold plasticized nylon filament. Flap closure with turn lock. Really cool with cotton muslin lining and gilt fins added for detail. Perfect summer bag...

Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag from the 1940s, new with the original tag. This beautiful bag has a oval-ish shape which is unique. The ha...

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...

1960s large handbag featuring an unusual sweep of a handle, lending it a modernist aesthetic, and crafted in a most desirable color and material - gunmetal patent. Simple brass frame...

Late 1930s to early 1940s brown Art Deco cordé purse with brass hardware frame and extra-wide arm handle. The bag is lined with brown twill and and has two pockets.

DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse Circa: c.1960 Label(s): Emilio Pucci Bags by Jana Designer: ...

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag

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" ...

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

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...