Opulent Artisan Chamber Nautilus Jeweled Shell Evening Bag c 1970s

A very rare and outstanding yellow silk moire handbag, topped with a beautiful and intact hand painted celluloid 'rose', with green leaves. Handbags with these highly decorative and ...

A charming and highly decorative handbag, made from golden/amber silk velvet, which has a veil, or netting, layer over the top , giving a delicacy and depth to the handbag. Topped w...

Pierre Cardin’s preference, right from the start, was always for large jewels, and always designed in close connection with the garment, accentuating a predominant element of the cut, or drawing attention to a detail. Training essentially as an architect, he moved into fashion, working first for Paquin, them moving to Elsa Schiaparelli and , finally, Christian Dior, before opening his own house in 1950. Designing ground breaking...

Beautiful 1920s bronze and brown fully beaded evening bag! The perfect alternative to a clutch! This rare gem features two gold metal chains, and can be adjusted to wear long or shor...

A gorgeous black enamel compact, minaudiere, purse from Volupte. It has a black front decorated with enamel flowers and painted leaves on either side and the back is brushed gold me...

This stunning Chanel gold satin silk evening bag with gold camellia detail is the perfect accessory for anyone's closet. Featuring a crystal encrusted Camellia, handle drop and small...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

A beautiful black suede minaudiere compact wallet evening bag. It has a top handle with suede fringe tassels on the ends, a gold metal top snap butto...

Rare Chanel Unfolding Octagon Inspired Precious Keepsake Treasure Box Flap Bag Pre-Fall 2022 Collection Champagne Hardware Classic CC turn lock closure and interwoven chain stra...