Beading, lace, embroidery, metallics, silk, satin, fur, velvet...Carry the most unique handbag of the ball, wearing your vintage opera gown to go with it!
1930's French Black Hand-Beaded Evening Purse With Multi-Colored Hand-Embroidered Flowers

1930's French Black Hand-Beaded Evening Purse With Multi-Colored Hand-Embroidered Flowers

$350

Vintage brown alligator purse by Deitsch who was an American maker of luxury reptile bags from the 1940's. It is so rare to find a pristine example that we added only a set of vintage tassels from the period (and we'll happily remove them for you purists out there!). Dimensions - Height 8"; Length 8"; Width 2"

1940's Deitsch Red/Brown Alligator Purse

$525

This vintage cream micro-beaded clover leaf clutch was made in France in the 1940s. It's covered with delicate light pink and green clovers and pink hearts too. Finally, it has a gold trim brass scalloped top that drapes over it's original vintage brass frame. They must not celebrate St. Patty in France because this gorgeous bag has never been used, but you'll carry it all Spring! Dimensions - Height 5.5"; Length 9.5"; Depth 2"

1940's French Cream Micro-Beaded Clutch, Light Pink And Green Clovers And Pink Hearts

$395

Lucite box shape vintage purse with beautiful original hardware and leather lining. French, circa 1940. Dimensions - Height 8"; Length 6"; Width 4"

1940's French Tortoise Lucite Box Purse, Golden Brass Hardware, Golden Crown Pendant

$625

Truly the most beautiful ostrich bag we've ever had, this 1940s structured gem came from our favorite purveyor of vintage heirlooms in Portobello Road, London. Its vintage golden bow & chain came from a village flea market near Versailles. It's a bi-cultural marriage of undeniable provenance. Dimensions - Height 7"; Width 10"; Depth 3"

1940's London Black Ostrich Purse, Golden Bow, Heavy Chain

$660

Micro-beading, hand-embroidered petit-point roses and lovely original hardware make this little Parisian 1940s bag a museum-quality treasure. The rose pink chalcedony stones are all original and in perfect condition, as is the exquisite hand-chased frame. The original handle has been replaced with a beautiful vintage chain which detaches to wear as a necklace if you wish. Dimensions - 6" Height; 5" Width; 2" Depth. Chain 9" (Chain becomes an 18" necklace when detached.)

1940's Parisian White Micro-Beaded Purse With Pink And Green Roses And Golden Brass Hardware

$325

This lusciously beaded circular handbag is a vibrant royal blue that sparkles like a star-filled night sky. Topped with a vintage pearl and enamel medallion; it will take you everywhere in celestial style. By Walborg, Paris circa 1940. Dimensions - Height 6"; Diameter 5"; Handle 5"

1940's Royal Blue Walborg Circular Purse Topped With A Vintage Pearl And Golden Enameled Medallion

$295

A classic tortoise-colored lucite vintage purse with an impressive enamel antique Maltese cross. As roomy as it is stately. In perfect condition, and made to last a lifetime, of course. American, circa 1940 Dimensions - Height 6 1/4"; Width 5"; Depth 4"; Handle 6"

1940's Tortoise Lucite Purse With Gold, Green And Red Enamel Maltese Cross

$325

Demure, yet attention-attracting , this 1940s era tortoise Lucite bag is the perfect size for lunch, evening or the polo matches. Dimensions - Height 4 1/2"; Length 7"; Handle 4"; Depth 2 1/4"

1940's Tortoise Lucite Purse, Tortoise Lucite Handle, Golden Designs And Tassel

$195

Perfect for the mother of the bride or a romantic bridesmaid, this vintage beaded purse is perfect & will fit all your wedding day needs. Perfect, too for an evening at the opera or a dressy luncheon event. By famous maker Walborg in Paris circa 1940 Dimensions - Height 7"; Width 5 1/2"; Depth 3"

1940's Walborg Purse With White Beaded Base, Pink And Green Beaded Embellishments, Long Golden Chain

$275

Black feathers, pearls and a flight of songbirds enhance this vintage white lucite bag by famous European maker Walburg circa 1940. Dimensions - Height 5 3/4"; Length 7 1/2"; Handle 4': Depth 3"

1940's Walburg White Lucite Purse With Black Fathers, White Pearls, Golden Brass Hardware

$285

1940's White Beaded Purse With Light Pink/ Yellow Designs And Detachable Necklace/ Lavalier

1940's White Beaded Purse With Light Pink/ Yellow Designs And Detachable Necklace/ Lavalier

$325

Real pheasant feathers and a hand carved German folk-art pheasant adorn this 1940s vintage Wilardy lucite purse. Its unusual shape makes it a true collector's item. No other in the world is its equal. Dimensions - Height 8"; Width 8"; Depth 4.5"; Handle 6"

1940's Wilardy Butterscotch Lucite Purse Adorned With Pheasant Feathers And A Hand Carved Pheasant

$655

Classic black Wilardy lucite vintage purse from 1950s Miami adorned with a gold-leafed vintage bowknot. You will have this in your wardrobe forever. So very Elizabeth Taylor! Dimensions - Height 7.5"; Width 8.5"; Depth 5"; Handle 6"

1950's Black Lucite Wilardy Purse With Gold-Leafed Bowknot

$565

This vintage purse is the perfect marriage of a vintage tortoise carving poised au tremblant atop an oval 1950s lucite example by Wilardy. Antique amber and gold fob adorn the front. So classic, yet so today. Dimensions - Height 6"; Length 4"; Depth 5"

1950's Wilardy Oval Tortoise Lucite Purse, Antique Amber And Gold Fob

$395

Vintage 1960s brown crocodile purse with lovely lucite handles. This unusual shape will stand out in a crowd. Hidden chain, if you love a shoulder bag.

1960's Brown Crocodile Purse, Yellow Tortoise Lucite Handles

$325

Vintage 1960's brown lucite and chain mail handbag set off with a vintage golden turtle clasp. So unique and so much fun! Dimensions - 7" Height; 9" Width; 12" Length with handle

1960's Brown Lucite And Chain Mail Purse, Brown Tortoise Lucite Handles, Vintage Golden Turtle Clasp

$325

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Vintage 1960s Nettie Rosenstein brown crocodile handbag with gold chain.

1960's Nettie Rosenstein Dark Brown Crocodile Purse, Heavy Golden Chain, Golden Crown Pendant

$660

Vintage tan real crocodile with mink-trimmed edges and mink handle. An incredibly rare attention-getter. Made in Spain, worn all over Europe in the 1960's and now it's yours, if you wish. Dimensions - 11" Height; 6" Length; 3 Width

1960's Spanish Tan Crocodile Purse, Brown Mink-Trimmed Edges, Mink Handle

$385

The Suzanne Bag returns, this time in genuine black alligator with a unique antique silver crown closure. You'll feel like the princess you are. From the 1960's in pristine condition, this is a bag to treasure forever. Dimensions - Height 5 3/4"; Width 7 1/2"; Handle 4"; Depth 3"

1960's Suzanne Black Alligator Purse With Antique Silver Crown Closure

$375

Giraffe and geraniums combine together so well in this art-deco vintage style purse from the 1970s. The vintage golden chain adds to its charm. We especially love how the giraffe print leather forms its unusually prominent gussets. Dimensions - Height 8"; Width 9"; Depth 4"; Handle 14"

1970's Art-Deco Purse, Yellow Giraffes And Geraniums, Green Leaves, Golden Bees, Heavy Golden Chain

$285

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Darling rectangular 1980's vintage purse with hand-painted hearts and a happy cherub wielding arrows. Black satin and vintage lucite handles complete the look. Dimensions - Height 7"; Width 13-1/2"; Depth 3"

1980's Rectangular Purse, Hand-Painted Hearts, Black Satin Trim And Red Lucite Handles

$245

Exquisitely hand-beaded in France, "Bags by Josef" created this precious bag at the turn of the century. Note the finely chased frame and beautiful silk lining. Dimensions - Height 5 1/4"; Width 6 3/4"; Handle 4"; Depth 2"

Bags By Josef Vintage Purse Hand-Beaded With White Beads Over Golden Silk, Golden Tassels

$195

This magnificent vintage black alligator purse was made in Belgium in the 1950's for Saks and Bonwit Teller. The production was limited, so they are sought after by collectors. This example could retail for over $1000.00 (if you can find one.) Dimensions - Height 9"; Length 7"; Depth 4"

Bellestone Vintage Black Alligator Purse With Golden Suede Tassel

$655