1970s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s The exquisite artisan clutch is designed with an organic mother of pearl clam shell Embellished with a sinuous crystal lizard; surrounded with a collection of sea shells & a glass coral branch The clam shell is framed with a gilt metal border. Dangling from the base is a silky fringe tassel. The compact size interior is lined with brown cloth Makes a beautiful accessory perfect for weddings & holidays The back exterior side has a foil label embossed Margaret Bloom Measurements: The length across the furthest section measures 6.75 inches The height measured from the center clasp to the base = 3.75 inches excluding the fringe tassel The compact size interior will accommodate a few small size essentials i.e. folded paper...

Gucci Italy Rare opulent gold plated minaudiere' clutch c 1970s The elegant gold metal clutch is designed with a green leather embossed band that r...

Vintage Lanvin gold-tone shell minaudière evening bag, crafted in Italy with a sculptural ridged design reminiscent of an Art Deco seashell. The glossy gilt metal surface catches the...

1973 Loris Azzaro metallic chainmail knitted set featuring two tone metallic top comes with matching chainmail shoulder bag. Structured minaudiere frame featuring baroque ball clas...

Christian Dior black embroidered suede shoulder bag featuring a gold-tone embroidered front detail, a braided finishing, a braided shoulder handle, a pompon detail, a snap opening un...

1970s Christian Dior "Trotter" zipped shoulder bag featuring, a navy canvas logo "Trotter" pattern, signature Dior letters on a navy leather patch, a top zip opening, a leather sho...

A beautiful Vintage VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Chocolate brown jacquard evening bag with a detachable gold chain strap. MADE IN FRANCE. 22 Place Vendôme, Paris. Features; Beautiful Gold Chain...

Gucci Italy Opulent rare gilt metal minaudiere' clutch purse c 1970s The elegant rectangular clutch is embellished with a criss cross basket weave pattern on the exterior Designed...

DIOR - (Made in France) Black crocodile handbag with beige leather inside. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 27 cm - Height: 13 cm - Depth: 1 cm SKU:S291

Rodo gold-tone metal clutch bag featuring gold-tone metal woven, a claps opening, a rectangular shape, a gold tone leather lining, and inside red stamped signature and an inside pock...

HARRY ROSENFELD Opulent gilt metal lion evening bag Made in Italy The lavish gold metal cylinder evening bag is adorned with a pair of ornate lion emblems on each exterior side The stylized lions are designed with intricate silver metal faces with sinuous gilt metal manes...

1970s Martin Van Schaak Chocolate Ribbed Silk Faille Barrel Clutch w Pineapple : A lovely, unusual fabric in a very wide wale ribbed silk, lined in taffeta. This barrel shaped even...

ROBERTA DI CAMERINO - (Made in Italy) Bag in red and blue canvas and off-white leather. Leather interior. To note, rare marks on the leather interior. Condition: Very good condition...

Eccentric leather handbag designed by the great Gianni Versace in the 1970s. The bag is a handbag made of black leather with elegant gold studs. The sleeves have the appearance of fl...

Over the past several years, Gucci has risen to a monumental status. Their classic and quirky designs have placed the Italian design house at the forefront of luxury brands. Done in ...

Black satin evening bag with rhinestone broches.Close with snap. One flat pocket inside. Black passementerie strap. SIZE 20 cm( height) X 23cm ( width) X 5cm ( depth)

Glamorous gold ... Italian style! This gold nugget is a 'carry anywhere and with everything' bag. It is ostensibly an evening accessory but the effortlessly chic leather design wou...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black panama straw bag with red and golden leave decorations. Piece from the 1975s under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Conditio...

DIOR - (Made in France) Red inside-out leather bag with trimming pompoms. Piece from the 1975s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 20 cm - Width: 24 cm - Depth: 2 c...

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Gilt metal evening bag Made in Italy c 1970 The opulent minaudiere purse is designed with an exotic gold metal panther's head The ey...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Golden trimming bag with tortoiseshell bakelite handles. A Collection circa 1975 under the artistic direction of Yves Saint Laurent. Condition:...

Whiting & Davis silver mesh evening clutch has detailed rhinestone clasp closure. The evening clutch comes with a matching silver mesh change purse. Both items have the signature "Wh...

Halston brown calfskin drawstring bag with accented with detailed top-stitching throughout. His signature logo in gold hardware accents the lower-front. The bag meas...

Meyers wonderfully elegant bronze pylon-skin clutch with the option to use as a shoulder bag is desired. The interior is lined with a warm tan silk. Top closure features a sna...

UNKNOWN - Vintage circular straw bag from the 1960s-1970s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Diameter: 43 cm SKU:S111

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...

An unusual evening bag of vertically ribbed matte black satin with the natural ruffled edge on one side. Single handle, gold clasp. Black satin interior wi...

Vintage Bienen-Davis black grained leather handbag, likely made in the 1970s. Made from a grained or "Saffiano" leather, this evening bag features a chic brown faux tortoise and go...

PIERRE CARDIN - Small evening bag made of satin embroidered with little beads. Condition: Good condition. Rare marks upon the satin. Measurements: Width: 17 cm (6,7 in) - Height: 1...

Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 25 cm - Height : 21 cm - Depth : 4 cm SKU:S1351

ROBERTA DI CAMERINO - (Made in Italy) Braided leather bag with golden metal attributes. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Width: 33 cm - Height: 25 cm - Depth: 4 cm - Hand...

YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Black trimming bag with colorful pompoms. Signature on a golden metal shell-shaped plate. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 1...

NINA RICCI -(Made in France) Passementerie pouch from the 1980s. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 21 cm - Height : 15 cm - Depth : 5 cm - Handle : 98 cm SKU:S1356