Antique Handbags, Vintage Handbags & Collectible Handbags

Vintage & antique beaded, embroidered, and mesh handbags and purses, from Victorian through the 1930's.

hbad098cn-Art Deco Enamel metal mesh handbag Armor metal mesh enamel purse from the 1920s, 7.5x5.5. Gilded brass frame and brass chain. Good condition with minimal enamel loss. Unlined. Hinges in good condition.
HBAD411 Antique beaded bag Beautiful early century beaded reticule bag. Irridescent carnival glass blues, purples, magenta and green on light purple silk. This bag is in very good condition but with some fraying of the silk on the rim. 6" by 15" with tassel.
HBAD97 Vintage beaded handbag 1920's Beaded drawstring bag. Nicely crocheted. Cream colored satin lining.
hbed102gh-Turn of the 20th Century Lady's Reticule Turn of the 20th Century Lady's Reticule 7.5x6.6cm
HBVC704-MY: Early 20th C. needlepoint handbag Beautiful tiny needlepoint bag with gilded brass frame, set with tiny marcasites. Brass chain. nice tight clasp. Pink taffeta lining and pocket is excellent. Has a calling card in the pocket from that time. Exterior is clean and excellent. 6 x 8 inches
HBVN698 Vintage mesh handbag Fabulous little vintage unlined mesh handbag. Silver frame holds faceted garnets. Chain is 10" long. Secure double ball closure. A few links missing just below hinges. Garnets are open backed. 5" x 5"
HBVN699 Vintage brocade purse Silk brocade clutch bag with bejewled goldtone metal frame. Fabric is a rose and olive color. Nice tight clasp. Interior is a peachy satin with a pocket & coin purse attached to a delicate chain. Inside of frame is marked "Jemco". Small amount of fraying.
HBVN700 1920's beaded purse Square beaded bag, circa 1920's. Exterior excellent. Interior taffeta, a few stains. Snap is separated from the lining. Otherwise excellent. 3-7/8 in. x 5-7/8 in.
HBVN701 Vintage drawstring purse Gorgeous beaded drawstring bag. Drawstring chains strung through silver rings sewn into lining. Exterior excellent. Interior lining has a few tears. 9 in. x 7 in not counting bottom fringe.
HBVN702MY:Japanese beaded bag Beaded & embroidered handbag from pre WWII Japan. Silk lining, pocket & coin purse. Torii Ginza tag. All pristine. 6 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.
hbvn704-Antique beaded drawstring bag Early century petite beaded drawstring bag. Beading over cream silk lining. Silken drawstring cord. Excellent condition. 3.5 x 5.5 inches.
hbvn708-Hand made vintage beaded/embroidered evening bag Beaded evening bag, Hand embroidered in floral design in the tinest chain stitches surrounded by tiny pearlescent white beads. Satin lined with label MADE IN FRANCE HAND-MADE. 5.5 x 3.5 inches. Snap closure in good working order.