Vintage and Retro Bags, Handbags, Purses

Vintage and Retro Bags, Handbags, Purses

Just in: a 1950s vintage Margolin fold-over leather clutch, a large vintage frame bag with sculptured pile upholstery covering, a vintage Dofan clutch with a Bakelite and marcasite closure, a large vintage Dofan bag, a retro Furla satchel marked Made in Italy, a Tano of Spain small vintage train case bag, an imported calfskin bag from France and the 1940s, a chocolate brown vintage Dofan handbag, a vintage Dunhill clutch with matching mirror, case and dust bag, a vintage black leather kelly bag marked "Made in Spain," an unusual vintage Coach shoulder bag with a "Coach New York" imprint on the front, plus many bags seriously on sale. "Handbags and Purses" is the category where we display vintage bags from designers and manufactures like Revits, Ronay, Evans, Falchi, Margolin, Kruger, Bellestone, Coblentz, Dofan, Frenchy, Reich, Koret, Coach, Saber, Lennox, Aigner, Lesco, Renelli, Sydney, Empress, Dorian, Mayer, Garay, Escort, Elite, Jourdan, Bonnie Cashin, Barbara Bolan, Towe Kadin, Saltz, Nippon, Geller, Whitbey, Perry Ellis, Whiting and Davis, Rosenfeld, Romain, Moskowitz, Sterling, Evans, Meyers, Florence Leather School, Waldybag, Vassar, Berne, Triangle, Berge Corde, and more. This is where we stash the vintage and retro handbags, shoulder bags, clutch bags, frame bags, brocade and tapestry bags, alligator, snake skin, lizard, and other exotic skins bags, as well as bags with Lucite, Bakelite, and celluloid trim.




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vintage,designer This is a wonderful bag, an "Exactmatch" by the Rvits company. The lizard skins are from young animals, so the scales are almost tiny--and in impeccable condition. The finish is in rich, warm shades of brown with faint, rosy undertones. The sturdy brass frame covered in more lizard skin. The wide handle is nicely sculpted, is lined is supple brown leather, and has a 6" drop. The bag itself is lined in brown grosgrain watered silk, with two inside pockets, both with gpld piping. The Revits embroidered fabric label is firmly attached. The bag is 7 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high by 4 1/4" deep. Near mint condition.
1940s Lizard Barrel Bag "Exactmatch" by Revits

vintage,bakelite,bag Smooth, high quality leather for this lovely, mint condition Dofan clutch. Amber Bakelite knob on the snap closure is inset with facetted marcasites--very sparkly! Full pocket on the outside front. Back has a leather hand strap just ready for your hand to slip into! Leather lining with three pockets, one with a metal zipper. Clearly marked, "Dofan / Made in France." 9 1/2" wide at the widest point, by 6" high, by 1 1/2" deep. Absolutely mint!
Vintage Dofan Clutch Bakelite, Marcasites Knob

vintage,clutch,bags During the 1950s, every teenaged girl in America carried a clutch like this. And (I remember my cousin's,) they stuffed them with all their critical stuff until the clutches got fat and round, like large sausages!

This is a Margolin, a top-quality leather bag. Essentially, it is two leather pockets. One opens with the center metal zipper, and extends through the entire bag. The second is in the top flap. It also has a metal zipper. Bag is self-lined with its own suede. Still smells like new leather. 9 /14" wide at the widest point, 10" high with unfolded, 3/4" deep. Absolutely mint, never carried.

New w/ Tag! Margolin 1950s Fold-Over Clutch

retro,italian,purses Just a little bit jazzy! Black leather Furla satchel. Leather has lots of texture and the taupe leather piping really turn a perhaps, possibly boring satchel into a very special handbag. Two outside pockets are lined with Furla signature fabric, as the bag itself. One inside pocket with zipper and Furla zipper pull. Zippered top, also with Furla zipper pull. "FURLA" printed on the front of the bag. Semi-rigid handles have a 20" drop. Bag is 13" wide by 6 1/2" high by 3 1/4" deep. Mint, never carried.
Retro, Black Leather Furla Satchel w/ Pockets

vintage,handbags,bag I'm sure no one else will be carrying this bag! Large frame bag completely covered in sculptured pile fabric in black and primary colors, Lined in black grosgrain fabric with one large, zippered pocket. Metal frame wrapped in black vinyl. Handle has a 6" drop. Snap closure. 13 1/2" wide at widest point by 10 1/2" high by 2 1/2" deep. Mint condition, never carried.
Vibrant Vintage Bag! High-Pile Cotton Fabric

vintage,handbags,bag Large, heavy duty Dofan handbag, clearly marked, "Dofan / Made in France." Very heavy leather, with padded, horizontal ridges and top stitching on front and back of bag--the ridges make for a lot of stability. Eames era brass fittings, including those big rings that split in two when the bag opens, then come back together when it closes. Four brass feet. Red leatherette lining with three pockets, one with a metal zipper. Sculptured handle has a 6" drop. Bag measures 11 1/2" wide by 8 1/2" high by 4" deep. Excellent vintage condition.
Heavy Duty Vintage Dofan! Large, Leather Lined




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