Early 20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

French Chinoise Beaded Hand Bag. Embroidered with silk and gold metallic threads are Butterflies, Chinese Characters and flowers on a white beaded ground. Gilded clasp with faux gems...

This beautiful 1920's beaded bag, showcases the most intricate and beautiful beadwork. Rendered in a sparkling cobalt blue glass beaded background which contours a vibrant red flower...

Lovely Edwardian Beauvais Embroidered Bag from the turn of the 20th century in France. Lavishly hand embroidered with roses on black silk faille wi...

Wonderful, large 1920's Czech Jeweled Mesh Purse of the largest scale and finest quality relined by famed, Art Bag of Madison Ave. NY. Jeweled frame with...

Art Deco evening bag, its body crafted of a floral-design brocade on a black background and seamed to shape. Of note is the ornamented gold metal frame and clasp, the former constructed of ivory colored enamel on the sides centering a blue enamel base decorated with delicate marcasite floral motifs front and back. Carved and pierced jade motifs provide the final embellishments, as the ball clasp on top and the oval on the front of the enameled frame. Matching brocade forms the handle. The black interior, no wear issues noted, features open compartments on either side, each lined in yellow, A sewn-in label reads "Anton Moritz...

So typical of its time, this bag was created in the 1920s. Condition Report: Very Good - A little mis-shaping to one of the red celluloid beads and a tiny element of unravelling to the silk thread tassel. This is consistent with age and does not detract from the appeal of the piece. The Details... This evening bag or dance purse...

An antique Chainmail Purse from the Art Nouveau era. Chainmail purses were de rigueur during this period and were often relatively plain in des...

This stunning evening bag from the teens is worked in an unusual color combination using cut steel beads. Lavender, blue, silver and gold are the predominant colors in a design that ...

Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp (untested) Silk interior with a gilt monogr...

Beautiful Art Deco Jeweled Czech Minaudiere from the 1920's. A bronze filigree cage is set with paste jewels and enamel with a black velvet backing in th...

Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. L...

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire crystal inlay. Large black silk tassel conceals lipstick...

Extraordinary and rare bag from the Wiener Werstatte. Fine bright red beads, abstract design with kid leather lining. We are attributing our bag to Maria Likarz-Strauss, based on a...

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...

Asprey London Sterling silver opulent art deco vanity compact c 1920s The elegant vintage compact is designed with sterling silver The sterling panels ...

20s red, black & yellow enamel mesh purse. Measurements: 12" Length 2 1/4" Width

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 an...

Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period. Double pocket tightened by a...

The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...

UNKNOWN - (Made in France) Stylized gray metal evening bag with flower decoration, ornamented with geometrical pattern flexible links enameled with turquoise-color, brown, and white,...

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...

Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...

A hand embroidered evening bag with petit point embroidery all around. Front and back as well as the side stripes. Petit point is a fine magnifying glass work, The bag was embroidered in Germany at the turn of the century. Around 19th century. This evening bag is in perfect condition . Dimensions: Bags width 21 cm, height 20 cm, depth 3 cm Bag hanger...

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 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...

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 gently, elegantly curved frame is set with white spinels, citrines, emeralds and synthetic sapphires, in a frame of silver (it is marked 'Made In Italy'...

The Mandalian Chainmail Mesh Enamel Print Purse from the 1920s is a stunning example of vintage glamour and craftsmanship. Its intricate chainmail mesh exterior is adorned with vibrant enamel prints that evoke the opulence and artistry of the Roaring Twenties. The purse’s unique design combines the durability of metal with the delicate beauty of enamel work, making it a statement accessory perfect for evening wear or special occasions. The classic 1920s silhouette is complemented by its compact size, making it both functional and fashionable. This purse can be styled with elegant flapper dresses, art deco ensembles, or even modern vintage-inspired outfits. It pairs beautifully with high-end designer items such as a Chanel 1920s...

UNKNOWN - Silvery metal minaudiere / evening bag from the 1920s with geometrical pattern made of brown, red, yellow, and gray enameled squared bendable mesh. Condition: Good conditi...

A charming and highly attractive handbag, perfect for evening or that special occasion. the needlepoint is of the highest and finest quality with roses and a variety of other flowers...

1920's hand-beaded purse with green leaves, red roses, and harp against a white field in seed beads. Blue flowers border the top edge. Silver tone embossed frame. Unlined. Looped see...

This Art Nouveau handbag is made from high-quality heavy black fabric and features a gold-tone metal frame richly decorated with beautiful cut-out flowers and leaves, a snap closure ...

Art Deco Evening Bag of sterling silver set with precious stones such as aquamarines, emeralds and rubies in the Neoclassical taste. The tightly gathered pouch body of the bag is of...

Fabulous antique dark apricot velvet bag in a floral design, with couch work gold and silver metallic embroidery on both the front and back, and a lovely floral filigree frame. The b...

A fine beaded bag with Putties, wreaths and floral sprays on a white field. Multi colored tassel. All in the Michael Powolny Weiner Werstatte style. 9", 11" with tassel.

Miniature flapper dance purse of iridiscent sequins with gold tambour embroidery. Inside is a small mirror and pocket. France 1920's. 4" x 4", 10" chain E...

French Art Deco Anglo Indian evening clutch bag composed of a patchwork of 19th century silk lame sari fabrics of various floral patterns with clasp of a...

Product details: Circa 1900's. Dark brown velvet with silver design details. Featuring sterling silver 3D floral motif, griffin detail on the front with ND monogram. Total weight is...