Actually Antique Bags Seriously on SALE!

Actually Antique Bags Seriously on SALE!

Just in: an Arts and Crafts era Bosca Built clutch with tooled leather, an antique tooled leather briefcase with a tooled guitar, an antique seal fur handbag, a large antique carry-all bag with walnut wood handles by Hiawatha, a antique canvas and leather valise, a completely beaded, art deco coin purse marked "Made in France, a reversible brocade pouch wit a metal frame and a Bakelite kiss clasp, an antique seal fur and leather bag from the 1880s, a tiny antique beaded bag with an impossibly small needlepoint castle, AND, I've marked many other antique bags. n VintageBag.com's "Actually Antiques Bags," we show you our truly antique handbags, bags, and purses, including old handbags, evening bags, purses, clutch bags and pouches, wallets, notebooks, card cases, and other antique accessories. Most of th bags and purses are at least 100 years old. All are impeccably made of fine materials, and all are lovely.




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bosca built,arts,bag I've never seen another Bosca Built bag in this condition. See the embossed square at the back center of the bag's interior? "Bosca Built" in embossed in beautiful script. The gracefully tooled and dyed leaf and flower design on the front is gorgeous, as is the lovely dark red enamel on brass front class. The interior of the bag is completely lined in gray-green suede. There's a center section with snap closure, deep pockets on either side, and a pocket at the back wall of the clutch. There's also a full pocket on the outside back of the bag, plus three pockets on the front of the bag, under the flap. The bag is laced all around the sided and the flap, and the lacing is in perfect condition. As is the leather. This Arts and Crafts era, Bosca Built clutch handba 10 3/4" wide at the base, by 5 3/4" high by about 1 1/2" deep, when empty. Near mint condition. No flaws. A great gift for a collector!
Bosca Built Arts and Crafts Clutch w/ Enamel

vintage,retro,brief Gorgeous! What a great gift this would be, especially for a music lover. Standard-sized, 16" high by 10 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep briefcase with exquisite tooling, including a hand tooled guitar against a background of cactus. (Wouldn't this be a great music case?) Zips all around with a large metal zipper. Has handles that have a 2" drop or collapses into the case. Inside, there's a leather lining, plus a wealth of pockets Two large leather file-sized pockets, one on each side, three smaller pockets, and an i.d. pocket with a cut-out window. This case is in excellent antique condition. You (or your forever- grateful friend or relative) can use it tomorrow. All the leathe is supple and sound, the zipper is in great shape, etc. You'll be happy!
Hand Tooled Portfolio or Briefcase w/ Guitar!

antique,beaded,bags Tiny, completely beaded coin purse in darn near mint condition. At first I thought the beads were steel cut, but my trusty magnet says no. The beads are excruciatingly tiny, faceted red glass. Silver overtones. Deco pattern has a silvery white background ruby red, lavender, crystal gray, and gray blue. White leather lining is stamped in gold, "Made in France." Buttonhole on the flap and a mother-of-pearl button. 2 3/4" square. No missing beads, no missing stitches, no missing anything.
Tiny Deco Treasure! Antique, Beaded Coin Purse

antique,seal,bags eExquisite little antique bag with rich, gold-red-brown (dependin on the angle of the light) seal fur on the front at the bag. (Don't feel guilty. The seal died a long, long time ago.) Pleated side gussets and base open to an amazingly generous 6" deep. Hard leather handle swings from the intricate hardware that seems to exist in order to allow it to swing! Leather band across the front is imprinted with a belt outline. Very fine leather for the gussets, base and lining. Three inside pockets. Handle has 3 1/3" drop. Bag measures 8" wide by 5 1/2" high by 6" deep (extended.) Excellent antique condition.
Antique Seal Fur Handbag Patent No., Leather

vintage,antique,bags Terrific antique bag with walnut handles. Cotton is extremely heavy, with woven-in daisies that have yellow, green and black centers. Cute wooden button has red wooden center. Completely lined with off-white cotton broadcloth. Label says, "Hiawatha Tailored Handi-Bag." 16" wide at the bags, by 11" high, by 1 1/2" deep. Walnut handles have a 3 1/2" drop. Excellent vintage condition. No problems!
Hiawatha Tailored Handi-Bag w/ Wooden Handle

antique,alligator Simply gorgeous taupe/olive green alligator or crocodile bag from the suffrage era. Many pockets and sections! Full pocket on the front of the bag, with pleated side gussets and a nice brass closure. Large center section has a metal frame and an intricate brass closure, and it is lined in green faille. Full pocket on the outside back, also lined in green faille, as is the front pocket. Two thin alligator stras with a 4" drop. Bag measures 7" wide by 5" high by 2" deep. Some wear on the inside lining at the corners only. Alligator is in great shape!
From the Suffrage Era Antique Alligator Bag




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