Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

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

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 ...

1940s Black twill purse with a decorative brass closure, gathered body toped with decorative frame. The interior of the purse is made of a black lining with several pocket and one of...

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...

EMILIO PUCCI c.1960’s Floral Signature Print Multi-Color Velvet Leather Handbag Circa: 1960’s Label(s): Emilio Pucci by Jana Style: Handbag Color(s): ...

A chic biscuit colour top handle vintage crocodile handbag. The bag has a central clasp and internally there are two pouch pockets and one zi...

Charming 3 Dimensional Elaborately Beaded Floral 1960's Bag from Korea. Interesting "hard" bag shape design with elaborate beaded florals all over, even the handle. Silvered filigree...

1930s Quilted trapunto hand bag made of a black twill frame made of a brass. The top of the frame is finished with a clear Art Deco closure and extra wide handles. The interior is li...

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...

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...

1940s Rouched Alligator Handbag Beautiful gathered alligator handbag circa 1940, with snap closure and three interior pockets. L 11.5 H 5 D 5

This is a vintage 1960's Emilio Pucci by Jana handbag in a signature Pucci printed raw silk and Cream / tan leather. This bag has top handles, gold tone ...

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

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

Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling." up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...

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 ...

Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling." up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...

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...

Miniature Mod 1960's Plastic Box Bag in chalk white with gilt accents. Hinged handles. 6" x 4" x 2.5". Handles 3.5" in height. Retailed by Saks Fifth Ave. Excellent condition.

This square shoulder bag in greys and cream is made from lizard pattern leather. It features a fold-over front flap with a silver-toned push-lock fastening and a matching shoulder st...

1940s twill hand bag in a rare tone of apricot twill. The closure is made of brass and designed into a decorative curse to match the decorative grip on the double sash handle. The in...

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...

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...

1960s Vintage Tan Crocodile Hand/Shoulder Bag A great Vintage piece in very good clean condition, the bag has a choice of a single hand carrying handle and the addition of an over s...

1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.

Rare find here, 1960s Char Leather case. It has compartments. Wipstiched, Floral motif. Great distressed look. Measuring 13 in high x 17.5in wide x 2.5 deep. We have more Char pieces...

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...

This vintage Enid Collins beige wooden box-shaped bag has a painted design of leaves, a branch, and a bird. The design is decorated with coins and...

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

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...

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...

Charming Raffia Tulips Handbag from the 1960's. Ivory cellophane raffia is crochet to form the body of the open top bag. A fringe of handmade pastel raffia tulips decorates the upper...

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

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 smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.

1940s Brown Round Alligator Purse. Gold tone hardware, 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...

Exotic Black Alligator Handbag c 1960 The sleek retro handbag is designed with genuine alligator skin on all sides The chic handbag is carried with a ...

1940s Black Alligator Handbag Slight tarnish on the metal work. L 12 H 9 D 4.5

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, ...

This crocodile print leather top handle bag shows a beautiful colour gradient from beige (matt central panel) to brown (glossy sides) on the front whereas the glossy back is monochro...

1960s black alligator handbag featuring a foldover flap and double handles secured in front with small enameled buckles. Accordion interior with zippered compartment on one side.

Classy 1960s handbag made in France for Lord & Taylor, the bag has a single handle and an envelope flap with oval enhancement. Slim and chic, but roomy enough to hold your essentials...

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 ...

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 ravel bag by Hermes Two zipper closures, one along top middle and one of front edges (to be able to open when laying flat) Includes luggage tag as well as lock and key Dimens...

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...

Vintage travel duffle by Hermes Zipper closure along top and side Two top handles Dimensions: 18" x 9" x 8" Condition: Okay, with noticeable wear

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 is a black crocodile handbag by Bellesto, from 1960. It has two handles which are 6" high, one main compartment, with three open pockets, and one zipped. It has gold detail on t...

MAGNIFICENT Kelly 35 bag from the House of HERMES in shiny black porosus crocodile. The jewelry is gold plated. On each tab, inscription "HERMES Paris". It...

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 ...

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 ...

Travel duffle by Hermes Zipper closure along top and side Two top handles Front pocket pouch Additional belt strap secure closure on top Dimensions: 24" x 13" x 10" Condition: Okay...

A high quality 1960s I.Magnin large (13" tall) black calf skin tailored handbag with deep side bucket pockets and central large clasp compartment. Leather lined.

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:...