Antique Beaded Bags
Exceptional Micro Beaded Bag
Located in New York, NY
beaded bags we have ever handled.
25" handle. 7" wide by 10" deep
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1920s American Antique Beaded Bags
Edwardian Beaded Crystal Purse
Located in New York, NY
Charming Edwardian Beaded Crystal Evening Purse from the early part of the 20th Century. Elaborate
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1910s French Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage 1920
s Beaded Evening Bag 1920
s Flapper Purse Blue and Red Beaded Bag
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Menominee Bandolier
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
throughout. The beaded bags were made by women but typically worn by men for dance occasions. Although
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19th Century American Native American Antique Beaded Bags
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Fabric, Beads
Michael Powolny Attributed WW Beaded Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine beaded bag with Putties, wreaths and floral sprays on
a white field. Multi colored tassel
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Beaded Bags
Seed Bead Art Deco Patterned Bag with Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Charming Seed Bead Art Deco Bag with Crystals from the 1920's. Hand beaded with Art Deco patterns
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
1930
s French Chinoise Beaded Evening Bag
Located in Sharon, CT
French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies
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Early 20th Century French Antique Beaded Bags
Antique Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s Purse
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Fabulous colorway on this, purple, green and red, just stunning!! Cabochons stones on the frame in Red and blue. Ornat...
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Wiener Werkstatt Beaded Bag Maria Likarz (attributed(
By Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Sharon, CT
Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Beaded Bags
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
. Embroidery in solar rays ending with matching tassels. Matching handle also finished with a beaded rosebud
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
$601
Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Antique hand-knitted beaded bag with hallmarked silver hanger + chain from 1850s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
The beaded bag has a silver handle in the shape of a double arch, which is designed with an
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1850s German Antique Beaded Bags
$850 Sale Price
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Size: Centimeter
Beautiful 1920s Bronze Gold Fully Beaded Vintage 20s Flapper Purse Bag Pouch
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
19th Century Northern Plains Beaded Possibles Bag
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
for healing. Native Americans traditionally decorated these bags with beads or fur.
Period: 19th
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beaded Bags
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Other
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1910s Beaded Multi Colored Steel Bead Evening Bag W Beaded Fringe
Located in Portland, OR
This 1910's antique handbag is such a beautiful example of a higher end finely beaded bag from that
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1910s French Antique Beaded Bags
20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag
Located in San Francisco, CA
20s Red Beaded Drawstring Handbag. Silk lining in excellent condition.
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage 1920s Beaded Purse
Located in Long Island City, NY
Unique multicolored brightly striped design with multicolored fringe. Entire purse is beaded with
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Beaded Handbag with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage beaded handbag from the 1920's. Mini bugle beads are made of white glass and strung neatly
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed expandable hand-beaded reticule evening bag from around the
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1870s Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s French Beaded Handbag with Fringe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the late 1910's through the early 1920's and features seed beads sewn in a
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
Golden Tiny Steel Beaded Impressionistic Floral Bag
Located in New York, NY
lining is not intact but still is original The fringe has some tiny beads missing. This purse measures 10
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1910s Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Beaded Handbag with Silver Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is made entirely of rows of seed beads. Floral motif is
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1920s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Beaded Floral Wristlet Bag w/ Fringe
Located in San Francisco, CA
1920's hand-beaded purse with green leaves, red roses, and harp against a white field in seed beads
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Beaded Handbag with Gold-Toned Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage handbag dates to the 1920's and is comprised entirely of small seed beads. Floral motif is
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
Sophisticated Art Deco Deep Red Beaded Flapper Evening Bag with Tassel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with faceted red glass beads.
Beaded loops are embroidered in rows along the bag for extra shimmery
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Early 20th Century Antique Beaded Bags
1890s Victorian Black Beaded Pouch with Filigree Frame and Carved Detail
Located in San Francisco, CA
1890s victorian black beaded pouch with unusual hand carved frame embellishment. Filigree metal
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1890s Antique Beaded Bags
Fendi Beaded
Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
Located in London, GB
Fendi Beaded & Lizard Skin Baguette Bag
From the 190's is this rare bag which is fully adorned
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Early 1900s Antique Beaded Bags
Pair of Antique Native American Beaded Possible Bags
Tepee Bags
, Sioux
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
A pair of Sioux (Plains Indian) beaded possible bags (also referred to as tipi bags). Constructed
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beaded Bags
H 10.25 in W 13.5 in D 3.5 in
RED/BLACK CHECKERBOARD BEADED BAG
Located in Alford, MA
Evening bag with black checkerboard beading on a red crochet base with 3" black bead looped fringe
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage Ivory and Brown Beaded Purse
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage beaded purse in ivory with rows of brown beads. The purse has a flap over front
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
Located in New York, NY
1920S Micro Beaded Persian Rug Purse Bag
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage Cream Purse in Sequin and Beads
Located in London, GB
A pretty vintage evening purse covered in sequins and beads. The bag has a fold over front with
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
1930
s French Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector and Made in France in the 1930's, this stunning Art Deco clutch is covered with a geometric beadwork pattern on the front and back. The bag is made fro...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
20s Cornflower Blue Loop-Fringe Hand-Beaded Bag
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful 1920s hand-beaded loop-fringe evening bag, most likely French made. Fringe is all
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920s Art Deco Black
Red Bead Flapper Handbag
Located in New York, NY
bands in red beads beginning on the bottom and ascending 3 inches up the bag. The bottom circle is
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1920s American Antique Beaded Bags
Exquisite Glass Hand Beaded Flower Evening Bag ca 1920s
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite glass hand beaded flower evening bag ca 1920s
The opulent glass beaded evening purse is
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s diamond shaped beaded evening purse with fringe
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning copper toned faceted beads make up this uniquely shaped evening purse. Heavy twisted
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Bags
Large Victorian Beaded Bag Rare Oriental Carpet Design. 1880
s.
Located in University City, MO
Rare and striking fringed Victorian beaded bag depicting an oriental rug. The detail here is just
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1880s British Antique Beaded Bags
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
. Embroidery in solar rays ending with matching tassels. Matching handle also finished with a beaded rosebud
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
1920s French Art Deco Steel-Cut Beaded Evening Bag - Exquisite!
Located in Gresham, OR
An exquisite French made (stamped in frame) 1920s Art Deco style steel-cut beaded evening bag in a
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
An exquisite fine micro beaded subtly coloured large handbag with jewelled frame
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very fine and detailed large micro beaded bag, with exquisite detail and nuanced colouring, still
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1860s French Antique Beaded Bags
H 12.5 in W 7.6 in D 0.4 in L 12.5 in
Mandalian Art Deco Chainmail Metal Bag with Enamel Bead Fringe, 1920s
Located in University City, MO
1920's Carpet style Art Deco flapper bag with a lustrous pearly enamel finish in gorgeous muted pastel tones. Intricate slinky chainmail mesh of individual enameled interlocked tiles...
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1920s American Antique Beaded Bags
Chippewa or Winnebago, Native American, Beaded, Bandolier Bag, circa 1880
Located in York County, PA
.
Bandolier bags are large, heavily beaded pouches with a slit at the top. They have a beaded strap worn
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1880s American Antique Beaded Bags
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Beads
Antique Native American Indian Beaded Octopus Bag, Metis, circa 1890
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
sides of this exquisite bag are adorned with complex beaded foliate motifs.
These unique bags
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beaded Bags
Materials
Beads
Beaded Native American Bandolier Bag, Great Lakes or Woodlands, circa 1880
Located in York County, PA
trade good, replaced the traditional porcupine quills.
Beaded bandolier bags were produced mainly
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1880s American Antique Beaded Bags
Materials
Cotton
Stunning 20s Beaded Red Steel Beaded Handbag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a gem!
* Cherub motif on the frame
* Steel beading on the handbag as well as the fringe
* Provence attributed to the Anheuser Busch family
* silk lining intact
measur...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Art Deco Beaded Bag with Beaded Drawstring
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this sweet Art Deco beaded bag combines bright pink beads with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920s beaded drawstring handbag in white
pink glass beads
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
From the 1920s a hand beaded drawstring bag in pink & white glass beads...The pouch style bag has
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Early 20th Century American Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage Cream Beaded Purse
Located in London, GB
A pretty cream beaded purse in an attractive design. The purse has a central clasp and small handle
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s French Beaded Evening Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
beads and boteh shaped designs made form silver and green bugle beads. The sides and bottom of the bag
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920’s Cream Beaded Fan Handbag
Located in London, GB
This adorable little bag features a beaded ring handle and coloured beading detail used to
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Art Deco Beaded Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
beautiful example that I felt it was worth including in the collection. The body of the bag is copper beads
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
Ivory Whiting
Davis Beaded Evening Bag
By Whiting
Davis
Located in Paris, FR
1920s Whiting & Davis ivory mini-evening small beaded bag featuring gold tone top closure, small
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1920s American Antique Beaded Bags
Beaded antique pompadur bag biedermaier Germany
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A very nice pompadur bag from the late biedermaier period. Imagine the bag has been knitted (unbelievable) with a cord with berries! The bag is lined with light, a pearl tassel hangs...
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1870s German Antique Beaded Bags
Pair of Beaded Bandolier Bags, Winnebago/Chippewa
Ojibwa
, 19th Century
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
) circa 1870 by a skilled Winnebago/Hochunk (Native American Indian) artist. Intricately beaded with
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Beaded Bags
Materials
Beads
1920s Folk art americana Beaded Flapper bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
Totally beaded 1920s handbag Folk art motif *beaded fringe *Floral motif on frame *silk lined
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1920s American Art Nouveau Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Beaded Clutch Made in France
Located in New Hope, PA
color sequins and clear caviar beads in a swirling design. The bag is lined in black silk and marked
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1920s French Antique Beaded Bags
Exquiste Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is a amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french.
Cabochons stones on the frame in Green
Large clasp
Fringe still in tact at the bottom
Comes with its original chan...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
Floral Beaded Flapper Silk Hand Bag Antique
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Blue Cabochons on the clip closure. Lining in nice shape, this bag is just about 100 years old and looks amazing! Measures 8 in. wide x 12 ...
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Antique Steel Beaded Flapper Hand Bag 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
This is an amazing handbag, lined in silk. Most likely french. Cabochons stones on the frame in Green. Has a large ornate clasp. It comes with its original purse and mirror. Measurin...
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Art Deco Cream, Ecru and Brown Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
Art Deco bag featuring neutral colours of creamy white and shimmering ecru beads, with a brown bead
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1920s Antique Beaded Bags
Art Deco Vintage Silver Peacock Feather Beaded Handbag
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Vintage Silver Peacock Feather Beaded Handbag. This bag is in excellent vintage condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
Graphic Art Deco 1920
s Flapper Beaded Bag
Located in New Hope, PA
black beads in a stunning Art Deco design. The bag has an etched metal frame with a jewel set kiss-lock
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
1920’s ‘Carpetbag’ Micro Glass Beaded Flapper Handbag
Located in Atlanta, GA
Micro beaded handbags from the 1800’s and early 1900’s are amazing examples of a handmade art form
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1920s American Antique Beaded Bags
1920
s Embroidered
Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame
Located in New Hope, PA
From a Beverly Hills collector, this black silk bag is hand embroidered and beaded with cut steel
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
French Hand Made White Beaded Bag with Floral Embroidery
Located in Sparks, NV
Beautiful hand beaded vintage bag with floral embroidery. The bag measures 6"x 5" and has a 10
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Early 20th Century French Antique Beaded Bags
1920s Beaded Evening Bag in Charcoal Gray with Unique Shape
Located in Gresham, OR
An interestingly shaped 1920s bead loop frame bag in charcoal grey with silver filigree frame
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
Antique Victorian Micro Glass Beaded Flower Extra Large Drawstring Bag
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Exquisite antique Victorian beaded flower extra large drawstring bag. Pink satin lining
Excellent
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1870s French Antique Beaded Bags
Bead and Tambour Evening Bag with Folding Mirror, Late 1920s
Located in Tucson, AZ
beaded evening purse with floral tambour embroidery in shades of gold, blue and mauve; engraved gold top
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
Victorian Micro-Beaded Scenic Fringed Bag. Floral Metal Clasp. 1880
s.
Located in University City, MO
Victorian micro-beaded scenic fringed bag depicting two Shaker style
cottages in a stylized
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1880s American Antique Beaded Bags
Late 1920s or Early 1930s Art Deco Cream and Gold Beaded Bag
Located in London, GB
Late 1920s or early 1930s cream and gold beaded handbag. The most striking feature about this bag
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1920s Unknown Antique Beaded Bags
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1930s Black Art Deco Handbag with Decorative Pleating
Located in San Francisco, CA
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 ...
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1930s Antique Beaded Bags
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
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1980s French Antique Beaded Bags
1970s Louis Feraud Couture Tan Lace Floral Embroidered Dress
By Louis Feraud
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Feraud 1970s haute couture light brown lace dress in a 1920s style drop waist silhouette. Amazing embroidered lace and hand finished seam allowances. Small buttons conceal a ba...
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1970s French Antique Beaded Bags
LES HABITUDES 90
s Vintage Ivory Mink Pearl Crystal Capelet
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Please do not purchase if you are International, fur cannot cross customs
USA purchase only
Les Habitudes
1990's
Vintage
Ivory mink
Silver crystals and gemstones
Ivory pearls
One Siz...
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1990s Antique Beaded Bags
Vintage Art Deco Black Suede Handbag
Located in London, GB
A chic hexaganol shape Art Deco handbag in black suede. The bag has a decorative art deco clasp and is lined in fabric with one internal pouch pocket and integrated purse.
Measuremen...
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1920s English Antique Beaded Bags
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
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1990s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
Gianni Versace Couture Fall 2001 Black Silk Chiffon Tan Leather Belted Gown
By Gianni Versace Couture, Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely rare Fall 2001 runway GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE, by Donatella, Museum Worthy black silk chiffon and leather full length evening dress! Kylie Minogue also stunned in the gown o...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
1970s Sky Blue Full-Length Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s sky blue full length cotton day dress with an ecru lace bodice and elongated cuffs. Each cuff has a long zip closure that allows for the bishop sleeves to have a full effect. T...
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1970s Antique Beaded Bags
1990s Valentino Black Chiffon and Velvet Dress Shirt Dress
By Valentino
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Amazing 1990s Valentino little black shirt dress from Holt Renfrew Canada. Top is black chiffon with a pussy bow tie, sheer bishop sleeves and delicate ruching at shoulders. Jet blac...
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1990s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
Chanel 1994 Iconic Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 1994 Spring Runway Vintage Pearl Round Sunglasses Rare
Silver-tone metal Chanel vintage round sunglasses with faux pearl trim at frames and arms, adjustable nose pads and tin...
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1990s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Ecru Linen Double Breasted Blazer Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme
Vintage
Ecru
100% linen
Textured
Double breasted
Strong padded shoulders
IT40
Excellent condition, no flaws
Measurements in inches laying flat: length 28, pi...
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1990s Antique Beaded Bags
Art Deco Pave Crystal Clutch
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Pave Crystal Clutch with elaborate pave crystal frame. Crystals are set into mesh to form the body of clutch, lined in satin. 1930's France.
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1930s French Antique Beaded Bags
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
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1930s Art Deco Antique Beaded Bags
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Glass
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE
GUCCI BY TOM FORD
GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG
WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL
DETAILS:
A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years
From one of GUCC...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Collection Nude Silk Grommet Skirt Suit 40/42
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Nude Silk Skirt Suit
F/W 2003 Collection
Blouse/Top: size 42, 87% silk, 13% spandex, hidden button-up closure, raglan sleeves with grommet details and snap ...
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Early 2000s Italian Antique Beaded Bags
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Antique Beaded Bags For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of antique beaded bags for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Brown antique beaded bags, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Purple and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. There have been many classic iterations of antique beaded bags over the years, but those made by Sioux Indian Art and Native American Art are often thought to be among the most stylish. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much are Antique Beaded Bags?
The prices for antique beaded bags start at $108 and top out at $14,995 with these items, on average, selling for $450.
Finding the Right Evening-bags-minaudieres for You
Vintage and designer evening bags and minaudières are elegant accessories that can elevate an ensemble and add an air of sophistication.
Evening bags began as coin purses and pouches. They were practical accessories before travel necessitated large cases and handbags eventually emerged and became a fashion statement. Evening bags grew in popularity with both men and women and, by the early 14th century, included details like embroidery and fine materials such as silk. As women began carrying hand fans, calling cards and perfumes, the evening bag became roomier while keeping its compact charm. Some designers added a thin shoulder strap. Today, the simplicity of a clutch or luxury evening bag remains as stylish as ever.
Minaudières are ornamental cases designed to hold personal items such as jewelry or cosmetics. A version of a vanity case, the minaudière was pioneered in 1933 by Charles Arpels of Van Cleef Arpels. Made from metal, it could be engraved, decorated with precious stones or lacquered. The decade saw the popularity of these jewel-like pieces and other evening bags with Hollywood celebrities and others.
Though some of the world’s best-known luxury brands followed suit, minaudières are now made by only a small number of fashion houses such as Judith Leiber, Chanel, Versace and Hermès.
Shop an array of luxury designer evening bags and vintage minaudières in a range of designs, colors and styles to complement any outfit on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Beaded Bags
- When were beaded bags popular?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Beaded bags became very popular in the late 1800s, first in France where the fashion of the day was established. As women’s clothing became more form-fitting, they lost pockets which necessitated carrying a handbag. Small beaded bags were the perfect accessory and they allowed a woman to show off her beading skills. Find a collection of vintage and modern beaded bags on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
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