Mid-20th Century Handbags and Purses

Art Deco novelty suede purse with dual feature of concealed makeup kit in the base. Opening with a clasp underneath is a mirror and room for powder and rouge. Ingenious novelty bag...

Stylish 1960s Vintage Italian Shoulder Bag in Brown Leather, Snakeskin-Effect, and Brass Step out with a touch of timeless Italian sophistication with this distinctive vintage should...

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...

1950s Black and white polka dot leatherette purse with brass hardware and black lining with two interior pockets. The belt is original however is in useable shape but the interior is...

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...

Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6" x 6", Strap has 4" drop. 1930's USA.

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 ...

This unique 1970s vintage Italian shoulder bag combines classic craftsmanship with a distinct double-face design. Featuring contrasting textures, one side is rendered in a creamy whi...

This 1960s top handle bag is crafted from a rich, blueish-purple silk satin and pleated all-over with swirling forms across its base where the pleating gathers. It has a structured t...

Vibrantly colored abstract patterned beaded clutch circa 1950s. Lined in blue and gold striped lurex from the period. Snap closure.
Excellent condit...

1960s large handbag featuring an unusual sweep of a handle, lending it a modernist aesthetic, and crafted in a most desirable color and material - gunmetal patent. Simple brass frame...

pucci silk wallet in vibrant purple, grey, blue and black floral print. wallet in excellent condition

Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...

Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Antique collectible leather bag, handmade in Morocco. True vintage Berber bag collectible piece of decorative wall art. Tuareg style bag with embroidered leather elements.  One of a kind hand made in Marrakesh, Morocco. Hand-tooled in Marrakech, south Morocco, this is an old antique man shoulder slim bag, merchants in Morocco when traveling used this bag under their coat to put their money and valuables. The strap is long enough to wear the bag at the shoulder or cross-body with it sitting above the hip. Under the flap, you'll find one long narrow main pocket. This beautiful leather bag has been crafted in Morocco. This bag has a fold over fastening, a square shape, front section and long tassels side adornment. The bag craftsmanship is inspired by the ancient culture of Tuareg tribes from Morocco and some African countries. The hand embossing consists of geometrical Moroccan symbols and culture folk. The hand-embroidered detailing adds character and charm to this shoulder/crossbody bag.  This messenger shoulder leather African bag...

A beautiful bag made from cream enamelled segments all interlocked, in the style of Whiting and Davis, with a bold hand carved cream Bakelite frame and chain handle, with stylised fl...

Vintage gold-tone metal purse The texture of the metal imitates the weaving of straw Width – 14 cm Height – 9 cm Depth – 8 cm Condition – very good, darkening of metal in some pla...

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...

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...

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 unusual to find a shoulder bag in this genre, and especially in this circular shape. Body and shoulder strap is crocheted in black, fully lined, with zip compartment. Metal zipp...

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...

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

Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled hand-painted 1960s vintage handbag by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli Grill ...

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...

When no self-respecting woman left the house with mismatched accessories comes this matching scarf and evening clutch set. Just the thing to make your favorite little black dress any...

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

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

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...

A high quality 1960s I.Magnin large (13" tall) black calf skin tailored handbag with deep side bucket pockets and central large clasp compartment. Leather lined.

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...

Do not miss out on this rare Swarovski embellished handbag! Classic black mini shoulder bag is covered in Swarovski rhinestones and features an adjustable buckle strap which allows for versatility with wear. The focal point of the handbag is the gorgeous silver swan motif embellished at the center it really takes this handbag up a notch and adds a classic and glamorous Swarovski touch. This is such a show-stopping handbag that is sure to be catching eyes from across the room wherever you wear this. Let this handbag stand out and style with your favorite Versace little black dress and Manolo pumps...

AU SELLIER DEAUVILLE - Bag composed of black ostrich overstitched with red thread. It features a gilded metal clasp representing a rudder. Condition: Very good condition Measuremen...

ANONYMOUS -Wicker bag Lesco Lona dating from the 60s. To note, trace of wear on one side, probably due to rubbing against clothes Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 17 c...

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

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