1950s Handbags and Purses

This vintage minaudière or small make up compact clutch was made by Wadsworth, most likely in the 50s. Coined "Pandora" it's made from gold metal,...

NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on off-white background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 12 cm - Length: 20 cm - Depth: 2 cm SKU:...

Black and gold caviar beaded evening purse Floral micro beaded design Gold jeweled clasp closure Black beaded strap Black silk lining Silk inn...

UNKNOWN - Black silk handbag. Engraved golden metal fastening with an Eastern style and transparent faceted pearls. Tiny interior pocket. Piece from the 1950s/1960s. Condition: Very...

1950s clear and pearlescent hexagonal confetti lucite bag. The original label reads 'Charles S. Kahn Inc. - Miami, Florida', a collectable brand known as Kahn of Florida. Some of the...

Chic Hand Embroidered and Beaded Chinoiserie Clutch made in France from antique Chinese textile from the early 20th Century. Wonderful quality with marcasite set fern motifs with Gre...

Unusual Beaded and Embroidered Bag by Charlet Bags. Flowers are hand embroidered with colored silk thread and metallic floss on a base of ivory seed be...

Mod orange sherbert textured bag in looped raffia from the 1960's Japan. Completely hand crochet with matching crochet handle. Bag 14" x 9" x 5", Plus 5" h...

A vintage brown lizzard top handle hand bag. The bag is lined in suede , and has one zip pocket, one pouch pocket and a poppe pocket. Measurements: le...

1950 Koret Tresor Stunning Floral Beaded Handbag In Green & Blue On White Background. Absolutely charming and a very functional size handbag by one of the...

This elegant vintage 1950s black top-handle bag exudes timeless sophistication and classic style. Crafted from genuine leather, the bag features a sleek and structured silhouette, ty...

Gucci Vintage Navy Leather Clutch - GHW - Circa 1950's. The beautiful vintage clutch is in excellent vintage condition. It features a gold circular clasp and a blue jewel at center...

Delvaux- Collector's item rare Vintage 1950s monogrammed canvas and leather suitcase travel bag luggage. We offer more vintage items, view our frontstore Details: Good sturdy lea...

Lightweight and flexible, this beautiful evening bag is glamorous thanks to its scrolling beadwork but remains more understated than most Walborgs due to its matte black fabric groun...

Subtly striking, this exquisite silk handbag features a muted Chinoiserie motif that would be remarkable on its own were it not upstaged by its unique figured brass top lid, which is...

Super Unusual Italian Straw and Raffia Figural Bag from the 1950's. Designed in a triangular form, origami style with 2 compartments. Tiny chains suspended in the center hold the bam...

American Tourister hatbox or overnight case. Material: leather trim with pink satin interior. From Providence Rhode Island sizes: Diameter 40 cm x Dep...

Gina Lollobrigida. 57 Chevys. Boomerang coffee tables. There was a time in the 50s when round was square and points meant progress. An icon of mid-century style, this classic geometric handbag...

Lovely embroidered french purse with 18th Century scenes. Lavishly silk stitch embroidered and beautifully detailed. Clasp and hilt are gilded sterl...

Attractive handworked needlepoint clutch patterned as an antique rug. Satin lined. USA 1950's. 5" x 9" x .75" Excellent condition.

A cut vintage black felt bag that is large enough for todays essentials. The bag has gathering at the top, and is top handle. Measurements: width 11 1/2'', h...

Classic vintage 1950s Louis Vuitton duffle bag. Perfect for weekend trips, this LV monogram print duffle is made with saddle leather and brass hardware and wrapped in the iconic Loui...

This eye catching clear and pearlescent lucite bag was made in the 1950s. A trapeze design is one of the more desirable shapes for collectors and although unlabelled, the quality sug...

The most beautiful evening bag from the 1950s. This piece is completely encrusted in tiny jet black seed beads that are vividly contrasted by embroidered red and green roses. The frame of the bag is gold tone and black metal with small pink rose details and a scallop edge. Kiss lock closure. Black satin interior. Gold tone tubogas chain...

As intricate as an Italian mosaic but as impermeable as a safe, this handbag is both a strongbox and a piece of art. Fully crusted with seed beads—some of which are doubled for extra topography—the purse...

1950s Koret coral color seed beaded handbag with beaded handle, seed bead looped fringe bottom and cobalt blue silk satin lining. Excellent condition. Medium...

A dazzling vintage mini bag that captures the allure of old-world glamour. This exquisite piece is meticulously hand-set with clear rhinestones across a structured metal frame, creat...

Post-war suburban gold, this nostalgic box purse is a beautiful, functional conversation piece thanks to its sizeable interior and clever double decker design. The Lucite lid flips open to reveal a tray, beneath which is hidden a second “underground” compartment opened by a spring latch beside the clasp. Unlike most box purses with a single, cavernous interior compartment, this one keeps all your necessities neat and in place. Poodle skirt...

A smart 1950s tri-tone woven straw structured handbag. Square shape with a brass toggle closure at top. Satin acetate lining.

Magnificent detailed etched gilded gold tone vermeil hardware frame is accented with multi-color rhinestones highlighted with two Swans on top of the beautiful hardware frame ...

This wonderfully detailed wallet, of soft buffalo skin is detailed with Sterling Silver along the outer front edge, etched in swirls of floral design. When closed, the wallet m...

Circa 1950 - France Elegant prototype evening handbag by Christian Dior (Attributed to) dating from the 1950s. Rigid bag in black suede printed and stamped in gold with small scale m...

Lucille de Paris Large Crocodile Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with coin purse and Lucille de Paris Mirror. In excellent condition. ...

A beautifully hand stitched and sewn handbag with a charming antique rustic scene with two figures by master craftsmen and luxury good manufacturer Morabito. executed in silk, in fin...

A structured, ladylike handbag for ALL fifty shades of gray, this purse combines polish and geometry with practicality. An extremely hard-to-find color for handbags, this medium gray...

Large envelope clutch of maroon lizard with interested latch closure. Lined in camel suede. Compartmentalized interior. Most likely made in Argentina.

1950's pastel pink kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching pink leather gloves. Rarely found in leather this classic shape is lined in na...

Koret Black Alligator Large Top Handle Bag made in America, comes with attached coin purse and a Kent London pocket Comb. VERY RARE Measurements: Height - 9.5 inches Width - 15 ...

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back and handle with a gilt pave floral spray as a center medallion. 2 interior sectio...

NOT SIGNED -Pocket embroidered with a floral pattern on black background. Silk interior. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height : 12 cm - Length : 19,5 cm - Depth : 3 cm SKU...

Black leather clutch with engraved metal. Additional information: Condition: Decent condition Dimensions: Length: 21 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4.5 cm Seller Reference: S257

Charming and unusual French Feathered Bird Compact from the 1950's. A pair of charming feathered birds are perched on a patinaed branch and set under a glass dome with a mirrored in...

Step into summer with a fun and functional 1950's straw tote handbag. The exotic design will transport you to the tropics with the body of the large handbag woven in coconut fibers ...

Elegant envelope clutch made antique metallic Indian textile with 14K gold ball and ruby clasp. Lined in peach silk satin with multiple compartments. USA 1...

A wonderful vintage leather beauty case by Elizabeth Arden. In a tan leather , the case has a leather handle and two locks. it has the initials JML. The interior is lined in pink fab...

Waste not, want not: A mid-century fur hat bobble gets transformed into a bag charm (or key chain) that elevates the pedestrian into a confection. Handmade key chain with split key ...

Lovely silk satin clutch which is rembroidered with metallic threads, floral sprays, beads and pearls. The edges are piped in gold kid leather.
Can be used with bow handle or ...

Elegant Pave Rhinestone Clutch retailed by Tury, 10 Rue Royale, Paris. A web of pave rhinestone "fabric" is laid over a butter cream satin with lame ...

1950s Merlot leather handbag with hand-painted custom LOVE graffiti art. Original working locks and keys included. Custom-made in France in 1950s.

Brooks multicolored double-purse has micro-sized seed beading throughout. Hand-beaded in France, patterned with multi-colors of florals. Both purses are attached and fully lined with...

ANONYMOUS -Small pink bag embroidered with Leo Miller beads. Condition: Good condition Dimensions : Width: about 20 cm - Height: 17 cm - Handle: 35 cm - D...

A sparkling statement piece to your cocktail wardrobe. This 1950's evening bag, embellished with silver and pink claw set rhinestones, in a checkerboard pattern is the perfect touch ...

1950's baby blue kid leather classic Coblentz fold over clutch with matching baby blue leather gloves. Rarely found in leather, this classic shape is lined in navy corded silk and cl...

A chic vintage clutch handbag by Corde.This large brown envelope bag has a flap over front with a poper fastening and one internal pouch pocket. Measu...

Unknown - Black inside-out leather bag decorated with pearls, and an openwork golden metal fastener decorated with glass paste cabochons. Additional information: Condition: Good con...

DUC - Black leather vintage bag with golden metal. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 26 cm - Height: 17 cm - Depth: 4 cm - Handle: 55 cm SKU:S330

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

Of high French quality workmanship, this very smart and classic evening bag is all hand beaded, and has a very unusual and stylised opening/closure, of clear pastes set in gilded met...

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...

Louis Vuitton Courier Vintage 44" Trunk with Leather Handels and Keys