Martha Raye 1930s metal mesh evening bag
March 16, 2009
Another wonderful piece of vintage history from Martha Raye, blue and gold metal clutch purse from the 1930s, beaded metal flap closure, very heavy for its modest size, ecru satin lining reads “Hand Made in France”, 9″ wide, 5 1/2″ high, fair condition with some blurry discoloration of the blue and gold mesh, a few missing beads on the clasp, substantial staining but no tearing of the lining, $125
Imagine the fascinating places and people this bag must have met.
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1950s black fabric evening bag
March 4, 2009
lovely and unusual evening bag from the 1950s, black wool, elegantly crumpled, with gold metal frame, wide open-mouthed opening for practicality, lined in black satin trimmed with gold, made by Lewis, 10 1/2″ wide, 6 1/4″ high, very good condition, a wonderfully quirky bag sure to gather compliments, $50
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distinctive Coccinelle crocodile handbag
January 5, 2009
a gorgeous bag in a gorgeous shape, rich caramel brown color pressed crocodile handbag from Coccinelle, made in West Germany, full leather lining, leather exterior trim, and adjustable leather strap, graceful gold hardware, 7 1/2″ wide, 7 3/4″ high, 3″ deep, body of the bag in very good condition, strap with enough wear to soon require replacement, lining with a couple pen marks, pen marks on the bottom, a distinctive beautifully made handbag that will incite compliments, $75
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Pierre Cardin 1970s signature handbag
October 25, 2008
vintage 1970s Pierre Cardin navy signature handbag, camera case shape, zippered top with a buttery soft navy leather lining, navy canvas and leather exterior, Pierre Cardin gold signature zipper pull, 46″ leather strap, 8 1/2″ wide, 5 1/2″ high, 1 1/2″ thick, very good condition with no damage, $75
vintage 1955 handbags newsreel
August 21, 2008
1950s faux alligator Kelly handbag
August 12, 2008
impressively sized Kelly-style handbag from the 1950s, brown leather embossed with faux alligator, suede lining, brushed brass hardware, excellent almost brand-new condition, This bag is so well made, it almost fooled us into believeing it was authentic alligator, $125
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vintage Bottega Veneta suede handbag
August 12, 2008
Delicate suede and leather drawstring pouch handbag from Bottega Veneta, dating to the 1970s, satin lining, tasseled handle, very good condition, $65
SOLD
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1960s suede colorblock handbag
August 12, 2008
Blue, green, and yellow colorblocks on front, solid beige on back, finely detailed gold hardware, faille lining, very good condition with just a couple smudges, 11 ¼” wide, 7 ½” high, 3 ½” deep, $75
This handbag can be seen in our runway fashion show, worn with a yellow Guy Laroche linen suit:
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exquisite black alligator handbag 1950s
August 12, 2008
Classic Kelly style handbag of timeless black alligator, made in the 1950s of the most exquisite skins, gleaming brass hardware, excellent condition with virtually no wear, a bag which would cost many thousands if new, $350
This handbag can be seen in our runway fashion show:
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python snake handbag 1980s
August 11, 2008
Dramatic python skin, fully lined in leather, multiple compartments, 36” strap can be hidden inside to create a clutch, no makers marks, 10” long, 7” high, 1 ½” wide, excellent condition, $75
