Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

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...

Charming Raffia Tulips Handbag from the 1960's. Ivory cellophane raffia is crochet to form the body of the open top bag. A fringe of handmade pastel raffia tulips decorates the upper...

Enid Collins 1965 'Money Tree' Original box bag. Light wood background, hand painted with coin and jewel appliqué. Has a brass turn lock on an off white leather latch with matching o...

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...

Classy 1960s handbag made in France for Lord & Taylor, the bag has a single handle and an envelope flap with oval enhancement. Slim and chic, but roomy enough to hold your essentials...

Unusual rectangular box bag in orange cut velvet with metal handle in gold accented in silver.The rectangular clasp pulls down to open the bag. Black faille...

Valentino Garavani, Black Alligator, Top-Handle Bag, Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s Good condition.

A smart 1960s Mod Koret handbag in genuine black patent leather. Handle is wrapped and covered entirely in black resin faceted beads. Snap flap closure. inside pocket. Bag measure...

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

Gucci 1960s black leather lizard handbag with mini wallet and mini rectangular mirror. This handbag is in 'LIKE NEW' condition. There are significant f...

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...

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 ...

Rare find here, 1960s Char Leather case. It has compartments. Wipstiched, Floral motif. Great distressed look. Measuring 13 in high x 17.5in wide x 2.5 deep. We have more Char pieces...

Very Vintage, VALENTINO GARAVANI, Aligator Top Handle Handbag with Gold Tone Hardware, 1960s 7.5" x 7.5" Excellent condition. Monogram plate, unused.

DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse Circa: c.1960 Label(s): Emilio Pucci Bags by Jana Designer: ...

The Origial Box Bag by Collins of Texas made of Mahagoni. The box is collared in an olive tone on the outside, the original natural wood tone on the inside. The front is hand painte...

1940s Black Felt Handbag w Large Bakelite Frame and Loop Handle: Triangular shaped bag with single loop handle and pointed corners. Beautiful caramel colo...

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...

This is a black crocodile handbag by Bellesto, from 1960. It has two handles which are 6" high, one main compartment, with three open pockets, and one zipped. It has gold detail on t...

Roberta di Camerino Bagonghi Bag is the Roberta di Camerino's iconic bag from the 1950s and 1960s inspired by doctor's bags and lined in v...

This timeless collectable from the 1950s is an oversized, eyecaticng statement piece that adds a hint of tastful clamur to any ensable. Suptous cut velvet - chenille fabric in mult-l...

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 ...

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 ...

Eye-catching "Don't be like the rest of them, Darling!" up-cycled 1950s/1960s vintage handbag hand-painted by Lilli Grill. Talented Munich-based illustrator Ursula Baur alias Lilli ...

Late 1930s to early 1940s brown Art Deco cordé purse with brass hardware frame and extra-wide arm handle. The bag is lined with brown twill and and has two pockets.

1960S ANDRE COURREGES White & Orange Bag

This is a black alligator handbag by Cordoba, from 1960. It has one handle, which is 5" high, one main compartment, with two open pockets, and one zips, with a gold clip closure.

Rodo -(Made in Italy) dark blue wicker bag. Interior in blue and gold imitation. To note, the metal parts are dedicated. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: 30 cm, Height:...

NOT SIGNED - Wicker and silver metal bag from the 1960's. Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Height: 15 cm - Length: 24 m - Depth: 10 cm - Hand...

This exquisite black handbag is a rare find from the 1940s, embodying the sophisticated, structured glamour of Italian post-war design with an Art Deco-inspired sensibility. The exte...

Roberta Di Camerino - Black leather bag. To note, the golden metal attributes are patinated. The brand was created during the 1960s in Venice by Giuliana Camerino. It was, at the t...

Black leather and velvet handbag. Golden metal elements. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Length: 28 cm - Height: 14 cm - Depth: 12 cm - Handle: 30 cm ...

Carel bag in red and black raffia. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 28 cm, Height: 18 cm, Depth: 11 cm, Handles: 33 cm Condition: Good condition Seller Ref number: S1426

Vintage black velvet handbag. Beige suede interior and golden metal elements. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: ...

Bag made of shell-shaped trimmings with transparent resin handles. Additional information: Dimensions: Width: from 26 cm to 45 cm, Height: 22 cm, Depth: 4 cm Condition: Good condit...

1930s Quilted trapunto hand bag made of a black twill frame made of a brass. The top of the frame is finished with a clear Art Deco closure and extra wide handles. The interior is li...

(Made in France) Velvet and dark blue leather bag. Canvas interior. To note, rare marks on the leather. Additional information: Condition: Good condition Dimensions: Width : 39 cm -...

Vintage Paco 1969 Paco Rabanne handbag in white leather with acrylic and stainless steel hoops. This white leather tote reimagines minimalism through a sculptural, almost industrial ...

Amazing Art Deco Black Calf Top Handle Bag with elaborate chased chrome frame and leather ruffle accents. Incredible novelty design. 1930's USA.

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...

A beautiful fine black glass beaded by Delill in and intracate square pattern. It has a top handle, top black glass button closure and is silk lined with an inner pocket. Height 8"...

Exceptional art deco black grosgrain fabric and tapestry bag with hand-stitched floral needlework motive which features on both sides. The frame is solid sterling silver with import...

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...

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...

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...

An eye-catching alternative to the traditional gold and silver metal mesh for which the company is famous, this rare enamel plated mesh version also features a unique Bakelite top fr...

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

Rendered in the most decadent pearlescent marbled lucite set off my gold toned filigree metal, this original 1950's lucite box bag, is sure to be a favourite in your handbag collecti...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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

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.

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...