1950s Black Suede Handbag by Dobbie Bags
This bag is not only a striking and unusual design, but it is in extremely desirable condition too! Made from smooth, black suede, it features rounded sides and a curving top frame. The outer edges are defined with a narrow black strip, and all but the centre sections of the frame are neatly...
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| 1930s/1940s Leather Clutch Bag from Paris
Even without seeing the French label inside, we think this slim, envelope-style clutch bag is très chic! Made from textured leather in a rich chocolate shade, it features a front flap which is held neatly beneath a matching leather strap. The back of the bag incorporates a slim open...
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| c1930s Beaded Purse with Looped Pattern
It is the striking pattern on the front of this purse which we find appealing! The purse is rectangular in shape, with rounded sides and a rounded flap which is secured by a goldtone metal press-stud. The exterior is decorated throughout with lustrous, rounded, white beads. At the front of the...
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| 1940s/1950s Black 'Genuine Cordé' Handbag
The appeal of this fine cordé bag lies in its smart and elegant appearance - it is also in highly desirable condition! Cordé bags featured rows of rayon covered cord (known as cordé), which were stitched onto a fabric background, and arranged to form patterns. They were...
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c1950s Black Evening Bag with Diamond-shaped Decoration
We love the unusual way in which this glamorous little evening bag has been styled! The bag (and single handle) are made in glossy black satin fabric, which also covers the frame. The fabric along the front and back of the bag has been pressed into intricate diamond-shaped patterns, giving a...
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| 1950s/1960s Bronze-coloured Patent Leather Bag by Waldybag
This classic-shaped handbag by Waldybag exudes style and quality! The front and back are in glossy, bronze-coloured patent leather, whilst the sides and handles are matt leather in a deep caramel colour. There are two bow-shaped, goldtone metal handle trims at the front of the bag; the clasp and...
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1950s Goldtone Mesh Evening Bag by Whiting & Davis
This glamorous, goldtone mesh evening bag is perfect for parties! It was made by renowned American company Whiting & Davis, founded in Massachusetts in 1876, and still in existence today. The original company made jewellery, and it expanded to produce mesh bags at the start of the twentieth...
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| 1940s/1950s 'Genuine Cordé' Mocha-coloured Handbag
This elegant handbag is made from rayon covered cord (known as cordé), which has been styled into geometric patterns; this was a popular material for handbags throughout the 1940s and into the 1950s. This particular example is in an attractive mocha colour, and has a single cordé...
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