1960s/1970s Brown Ostrich Skin Handbag by 'Classique'
This smart handbag combines the instantly recognisable appearance of ostrich skin, with a classic design style. We love the soft, padded feel of the front and back of the bag, and the warm, mid-brown colouring of the skin, whose matt finish is enhanced by the gleaming goldtone metal frame and...
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| 1940s/1950s Black Fabric Evening Bag by CFR
This elegant evening bag caught our eye due to the unusual decoration on its front, plus its sparkling pull tab! The bag is a slim, rectangular shape and is formed from soft black fabric. The back of the bag shows plain fabric, whilst the fabric at the front has been arranged into a pattern of...
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| c1960s Brown Lizard Skin Bag
This slim, classic-shaped handbag exudes neat and elegant style! Made from lizard skin in a mottled, rich brown colour, it features gently-curving sides and a goldtone metal clasp and frame. The top layer of the single handle is lizard skin, whilst the layer underneath is smooth leather in a...
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| c1960s White Beaded and Sequinned Evening Bag
The exterior of this delightful bag has been embellished throughout with beads and sequins! Indeed, the decoration all but covers the white base fabric, which looks to have a satiny sheen. The front and back of the bag feature similar patterns of flower shapes, which are formed by strings of...
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c1940s Black 'Genuine Cordé' Handbag
The appeal of this 'Genuine Cordé' handbag lies in its smart design and the eyecatching cordé pattern along its front. Cordé handbags featured rows of rayon covered cord (known as cordé), which were stitched onto a fabric background, and arranged to form a variety of...
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| c1950s Black Suede Handbag by Koret, USA
We think this beautiful handbag exudes sophisticated and timeless style! It was made by Amercan company 'Koret' - 'Koret, Inc' was founded by Richard Koret in New York in 1929, and the company still exists today. In addition to producing fine quality bags under its own name, Koret was also the...
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c1950s Handbag in Blue Fabric by CFR
We love the unusual blue shade of this elegant handbag. Made from finely-ribbed, grosgrain fabric, it is also a versatile item, as it could be used either as an evening bag, or carried at a smart daytime occasion. Its semi-circular shape incorporates a curved frame (which is concealed by matching...
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| c1930s Black Bag with Needlepoint Decoration
The appeal of this dainty bag lies in its intricate and colourful needlepoint decoration! The round-edged, fabric body has been embellished with flowers, leaves and buds which have been applied using very small stitches - the same design appears on both the front and back of the bag. Floral...
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