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...

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...

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...

This Vintage Nantucket rattan basket bag with seashells is a unique and charming variation of the classic Nantucket basket, combining the traditional craftsmanship of woven rattan wi...

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...

Vintage Hermes black leather handbag with lock & key. Features gold hardware and black leather interior. In good vintage condition with minor scra...

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...

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

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

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...

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...

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...

House of Grimaldi black glossy crocodile skin frame bag from the 1960s. Top handle with a push snap lock and interesting metal cord details through metal grommets at the left and rig...

This unique 1970s vintage Italian shoulder bag combines classic craftsmanship with a distinct double-face design. Featuring contrasting textures, one side is rendered in a creamy whi...

1930s/1940s handmade crewel work folk embroidered round bag, beautifully crafted in the golden era, boasts handmade crewel work and is adorned with charming folk embroidery in plush ...

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...

This is a vintage Italian handbag that exudes classic elegance with a bold, sculptural twist. The handbag is made of smooth black leather with...

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...

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...

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 ...

This vintage Nantucket rattan basket bucket bag is a handcrafted accessory that combines the elegance of Nantucket's artisanal tradition with a functional, stylish design. Nantucket,...

Gucci 1960s black leather lizard handbag with mini wallet and mini rectangular mirror. This handbag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are significant f...

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...

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...

Unusual vinyl satchel made in the 1960's with newsprint articles from the UK. One article is from the "Daily, dated Nov. 16, 1968". Highlights include:...

Roberta Di Camerino - Black leather bag. To note, the golden metal attributes are patinated. The brand was created during the 1960s in Venice by Giuliana Camerino. It was, at the t...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960's Multicolored Velvet Abstract Printed Top Handle Mini Hand Bag Brand / Manufacturer: Emilio Pucci Circa: 1960's Style: Structured t...

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...

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...

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...

Rare CHRISTIAN DIOR vintage handbag, crafted of brown leather. The bag features a short shoulder strap, a gold metal CD-shaped detail on the front and button closure. Brown leather l...

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...

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 lea...

Vintage Giorgio Gucci black leather clutch. It features gold metal hardware, flap with button closure on the front, black leather interior a...

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

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...

Elegant Morabito, Paris Silk Satin Triangular Form Evening Purse with leather piping. Unusual hinged faux emerald jeweled clasps on each side which open to allow complete access. Lov...

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" ...

This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...

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 ...

An eye-catching alternative to the traditional gold and silver metal mesh for which the company is famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top fr...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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

Charming Lizard Mini Satchel in deep taupe lizard skin retailed by Alexanders, New York. The scale is diminutive and striking. It doesn't hold much, but, ...

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...

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

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...

Walborg Beaded Top Handle Bag from the 1960's. Lined in gold metallic textile. Entire bag is hand beaded with yellow plastic beads on a hard wired frame with...

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.