Tyrolean Bronze Caviar Bead Evening Bag w 24-Karat Gold Plate Surround, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
Brass Etched Openwork Filigree Cube Purse w MOP Lucite Lid and Clear Base, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Simultaneously delicate and sturdy, this unusual box purse provides a glimpse of its contents via openwork filigree sides, while a clear Lucite platf...
Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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...
Judith Leiber Brown Leather Mini Compartment Bag with Coin Purse, 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in Tucson, AZ
Like Bonnie Cashin’s revolutionary “Cashin Carry” bags of the 1960s, this ingenious purse seems to defy physics with the amount of room it offers. Essentially a series of expandable accordion files with multiple pockets and kiss locks to keep contents secure, it eliminates the need for a wallet. Moreover, the heavyweight gold chain handle looks like a piece of fine jewelry and is long enough to be worn on the shoulder. Chocolate brown shoulder bag...
Brown Matte Alligator Top Handle Hourglass Purse with Comb and Mirror, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
A ladylike staple accessory and a sign of good breeding, an alligator top handle bag remains as relevant today as it was a half-century ago. Pairs as effortlessly with denim and a trench as it does with a cocktail dress. This one has the very modern added benefit of being large enough to hold a 12-oz bottle of water too! (Please note that due to export restrictions this item may only be shipped to a US address.) Vintage alligator handbag with self-covered top frame and single top handle; interior zippered side pocket with open pocket beneath containing mirror and faux tortoise comb...
Art Deco Tortoiseshell Clutch Minaudière w Suede Carrying Sleeve – Saigon, 1930s
Located in Tucson, AZ
NOTE: THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED TO ARIZONA ADDRESSES As ingenious as it is rare and beautiful, this tortoiseshell clutch includes an open sue...
1980s Amazing Brown Velvet and Brass Hardware Italian Evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is an extraordinary and rare 1980s Italian evening bag, distinguished by its striking design and exceptional materials. The structured bag features a rich, deep brown velvet ext...
1950s Vintage Brown Suede and Brass Italian Cosmetic Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a magnificent example of a 1950s-1960s Black Suede and Brass Evening Bag/Vanity Case that seamlessly blends sophisticated mid-century design with practical luxury. The exteri...
1970s High Quality Brown Cut Velvet and Silver Plated Metal Italian evening Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This high-quality 1970s Italian evening bag is a sophisticated blend of rich texture and sleek metallic accents, perfectly capturing the era's transition into late-century glamour. T...
A 1950s Roberta di camerino Style Brown and Beige Velvet Italian Top Handle Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic 1950s Italian top handle handbag captures the iconic elegance reminiscent of Roberta di Camerino's mid-century designs. Crafted from rich, plush velvet featuring a dis...
1980s Modern Brown Velvet and Leather Italian Hand-bag by Morando
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish 1980s Italian handbag by Morando, crafted with a rich brown velvet body and black leather trim. The front flap showcases a subtle embroidered emblem framed by horizontal st...
A 1970s Vintage Brown Velvet, Leather and Silver Hardware Italian Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This original 1970s Italian brown velvet handbag combines tactile luxury with refined mid-century Italian craftsmanship. Wrapped in rich, deep brown velvet with a subtle sheen, the e...
