Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.
A precious red Leather Reticule purse with tortoiseshell inlay - England C. 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Insid...
1920's Luscious Kelly Green Beaded Reticule/Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a luscious kelly green beaded reticule, drawstring style purse of the 1920's vintage.
1920's Cobalt Blue&White Glass Beaded Reticule-Handbag
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a strikingly lovely 1920's vintage, cobalt blue and white glass beaded reticule or drawstring style bag. Its shape is elongated and it has three rows of looped beadwork runni...
Victorian Hand-Beaded Reticule Evening Bag 1870s
Located in Burbank, CA
Offered here is a Victorian gold-washed expandable hand-beaded reticule evening bag from around the 1870s. A hinged oval lid embellished with a bezel-set green-swirled Peking glass c...
Steel mesh Reticule Purse - France Premier Empire Circa 1800-1810
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1800-1810 France Interesting Reticule without flange dating from the First French Empire in steel mesh of violonnée or horseshoe shape. Beautiful work of large central rosette,...
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Size: Height 21 cm, width 23 cm.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn-Winter 1977 collection France Small purse, bag or reticule for evening wear to match the blouse and skirt set, posted separately.
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Size: 26 cm X 17 cm Closed reticule
Art Deco Reticule Purse in taffeta and beads- France Circa 1925
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1925 France Beautiful reticule or purse in black taffeta and embroidery with pearls in iridescent gray marcasite dating from the Art Deco period.
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Size: 22cm X 22 cm. Thickness 7 cm
A Regency French Reticule Purse, leather and Chintz Early 19th century
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1810/1830 Europe Elegant purse or reticule in green taffeta and leather lined with Indienne dating from the early 19th century.
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Size: Oval base of 22 cm
Purse Reticule in trimmings, petit point and taffeta - France around 1860
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1860 France Elegant petit point reticule or purse dating from the Second French Empire.
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Size: Width 17 cm, height 15 cm,
A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of King William IV, before Queen Victoria's accession to the English throne in 1837. Insi...
A French Empire Reticule in Leather and Steel beads - France Circa 1795-1815
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1795/1815 France Rare Violin-shaped reticule in embossed morocco, sequins and polished steel beads, complete with its original chain and dating from the first quarter of the 1...
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed by a tie in ivory silk cord.
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Size: Equivalent French Size 38
A Pierre Balmain Ceremonial Satin Evening Dress Bolero and Purse Circa 1950
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Toulon, FR
Closure of the dress at the back by zip and hook. Matching purse or reticule closed by a tie in ivory silk cord.
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Size: Height 21 cm, width 23 cm.
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche evening reticule purse - Autumn-Winter 1977
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn-Winter 1977 collection France Small purse, bag or reticule for evening wear to match the blouse and skirt set, posted separately.
Black silk velvet evening reticule Venetia Studium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fortuny style silk velvet evening bag from Venetia Studium, the atelier-firm known worldwide for the exclusive production of the original Lamps...Black silk velvet with Venetian glas...
Late 18th / Early 19th Century English Silk Purse or Reticule
Located in Tetbury, GB
A magnificent 19th century English silk purse or reticule with wirework and sequin decoration.
Silk
$22,455
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
John Galliano 'L'Ecole de Danse' Ivory Satin Cutwork Formal Dress, ss 1996
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival John Galliano Formal / Bridal Dress ▪ 'L'Ecole de Danse' collection, Spring-Summer 1996 ▪ Crafted from ivory crepe-backed satin cutwork ▪ Boat neck design ▪ Features a lo...
Vintage Art Deco Handbag
Located in London, GB
The best things do come in small sizes. This evening bag has a gold decorative frame, with a central clasp , and internally there is one pouch pocket. Measurements: Width 6'', height...
Tiffany and Company Art Deco Chinese Brocade Evening Bag
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany and Company Art Deco evening bag of antique Chinese textile mounted onto engraved Art Deco gold washed sterling silver mounts. Dot and dash bar silver chain. Lock unhinges t...
Hermès Smallest Mini Kelly Bag Pill Box and its Safety Pin
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Adorable Authentic Hermès Pill Box "Kelly" Bag shape The smallest Kelly bag ever made Will come with its original safety pin, allowing it to be hung Can be used to put ...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
$2,098
Size: Equivalent French Size 34/36
A French Crinoline Changing Taffeta Dress - Napoléon III Period Circa 1855.
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1855. France French Day dress with bodice and round crinoline skirt in changing and noising taffeta dating from the beginning of the Second French Empire. Boned bodice with int...
1920s Peachy Pink and Silver Lame Coat with White Cuffs
Located in London, GB
This show stopping flapper coat was couture made in the mid 1920s. Truly a rare piece to find, especially in such flawless condition and it's one of the best we've handled for nearly...
Art Deco Evening Bag. Old Shanghai
Located in New York, NY
Shanghai in the 1930s was considered the Paris of the East. Here a European export frame has been partnered with an antique 19th Century golden metallic Chinese textile to create a c...
$2,565
Size: Equivalent french size 34.
A Regency Summer day dress in embroidered cotton muslin - England C. 1820-1825
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1820-1825 England or Europe Interesting summer dress in cotton muslin embroidered with wool circa 1820/1825 from the late Regency period in England. It is reminiscent of the w...
Mauve Pink, Black and Metallic Lace Gown with Satin Slip, 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Romantic and moody 1930's lace evening gown Intricate filigree floral lace motif on black net lace. Threads of lamé woven into the mauve filigree. Matching mauve pink satin-backed cr...
$2,098
Size: Equivalent to size 38-40 France
A Ball gown in pink embroidered silk by Rolf & Cie - Paris Circa 1920
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1920-1925 France Stunning evening gown in pink silk embroidered with pearls and sequins from Rolf & Cie in Paris, dating from the Twenties. Dress with thin straps, low wais...
Pale green velvet Opera cape with fur ivory collar Circa 1925
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale green velvet cape with fur collar. Passementerie hook&eye closure on the middle front + one velvet button and buttonhole on the top middle front. One size THIS COAT CANNOT BE ...
Cartier Silk Evening Bag, with gold clasp
By Cartier
Located in Sharon, CT
Cartier Art Deco Evening Bag. Silk with gold thread makes an overall floral pattern. Gold clasp (untested) Silk interior with a gilt monogram J.W.T., and signed Cartier. 7"x5"x2 ...
$16,325
Size: Equivalent to French size 38
A black silk cocktail Gown by Christian Dior HC - Fuseau line, A/W 1957
By Christian Dior
Located in Toulon, FR
Autumn/Winter Collection 1957-1958 Paris A rare black ribbed satin cocktail dress from Christian Dior's last collection before his death on 23 October 1957. This model, numbered 90...
1960's Rolex Ladies Vintage Cocktail Watch - 18K White Gold & Diamonds
By Rolex
Located in Suwanee, GA
NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...
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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
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They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.