American Handbags and Purses

A unique design from the 1940s, this oversized clutch in black faille features a curved top and sides as well as central section of black-on-black design fabric that matches the trim...

Marc Jacobs The Saddle Shoulder Bag – Black Patent Leather Sleek, structured, and effortlessly cool—the Marc Jacobs Saddle Shoulder Bag in black patent leather is a modern take on ...

From the 1920s, this unusual evening clutch is elegant and timeless at once. Done in black satin with black satin handles, it has a fabulous, ruffled, clear Lucite standup frame that is thick and sturdy. The black satin is pleated where it meets the top of the Lucite frame, giving this bag a sumptuous, formal feel. The design is reminiscent of the popular satin Ascot bag by The Row, minus the frame, which is a testament to just how timeless this black satin bag...

An adorable 1980s Maud Frizon gold leather and black suede wrist bag. Inspired by military cockades, this purse has a zip closure on the back.

1950s Wilardy Opaque, Marbled White Lucite Purse, Ornate Clasp, Great Handel Mirror inside top of handbag with a Stunning Pearl and Crystal Decorative cla...

Very cute Mark Cross double handle bucket bag from the late 1980s. Black nylon with Mark Cross logo embroidered at centre front. Black leather handles, trim and base. Contrasting gold tone hardware and small gold MC engraved charm...

Carlos Falchi wonderful textured violet buffalo shoulder bag is detailed with their signature name logo embossed on the exterior front flap...

Monet's large polished silver hardware "Swirl" brooch measures 3 1/4" in length and 1 6/8" in width. Depth measures 1/2". The brooch is signed along the back...

Paco Rabanne -(Made in Armenia) Black leather bag with silvery metal. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 30 cm - Height: 18 cm - Depth: 15 cm...

Trifari Gilded gold vermeil finish "Link" brooch measures 2 1/2" in length, 7/16" in height and 2/8" in depth. The brooch is signed on the backside.

This Norman Norell set is composed of a gold tone metal. Features "N" Logo labeling. Comes with a lipstick case, travel perfume case, and two mirrors with...

A gorgeous Indian-inspired 1940s Harry Rosenfeld sage green velvet envelope clutch with a classic Indian floral design, beaded and embroidered flap in gunmetal, copper and rose gold ...

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...

Elevate your style with the Whiting & Davis Gold Tone Chain Mail Crossbody Bag, a timeless and glamorous accessory that exudes vintage-inspired charm. Crafted from stunning gold-tone...

This Judith Leiber purse is composed of a white lizard with goldtone hardware. Comes with an optional strap. There is an interior zipper pocket. In excellent almost new vintage cond...

Amazing custom vintage Anthony Luciano black quilted patent handbag, exterior accentuated with a serrated trim. A green plastic top frame featuring col...

Minor Defects on Bottom As visible in the picture. Item Was Shelf Pull Never used. Comes with Tassels With their Dust Bag. lining made of black Alcantara the main compartment two o...

striped polyester lining a major subject three pockets, one zipped compartment grained cowhide decorative pendant a magnetic lock pocket on the back, a magnetic lock pocket on the fr...

1960s Judith Leiber box bag with gold hardware and beige faille lining and matching snakeskin coin purse. Originally sold at Saks Fifth Avenue. Meas...