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Vintage Crochet Beaded Purse with Lucite + Rhinestones

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1960   item# 926962 (stock# GA293)

Vintage Crochet Beaded Purse with Lucite + Rhinestones
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One-of-a-kind wonderful! … Gorgeously designed, superbly constructed, and in near-mint condition, this singular purse hailing from the 1950’s is a real showpiece! With a gathered and well-padded body composed of brown crochet knit, accented with gold threads, its top opening and recessed base are made of gold metallic crochet knit that is encrusted with faceted, black and bronze metallic beads. Dazzling, faux tortoise shell lucite double handles gracefully arch above the body of the bag ...click for details


Vintage 50s Crochet Knit + Wood Bead Drawstring Purse

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1960   item# 920811 (stock# GA279)

Vintage 50s Crochet Knit + Wood Bead Drawstring Purse
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Divine design ~ Creative construction … In a goes-with-everything, black and brown crochet knit, this sublime drawstring handbag sits on a hard plastic, oval base, and is embellished with three graduating rows of cube-shaped wood beads, highlighted with metallic gold threads. The substantial drawstring cords are threaded through brass rings that are crocheted to the neck of the bag, and the tips of the cords are finished with fabulous, metallic gold thread adornments, totally encrusted w ...click for details


Rare + Ravishing Vintage Telephone Cord Clutch Purse

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1960   item# 908224 (stock# GA245)

Rare + Ravishing Vintage Telephone Cord Clutch Purse
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Retro ’50s fashion with a dash of Deco! … A craze swept the country during the 1940’s and ’50s to manufacture handbags out of plastic telephone cord! Today, these purses are popular collectibles and difficult to find. This spectacular piece is quite rare among phone cord bags: It is designed as a clutch and sports a chic, white metal frame with fabulous goldtone clasp. Applied to a ground of pale red twill, the coiled cords in this vibrant beauty display a vivid palette of primary colors ...click for details


Rare Vintage Handmade Folding Bamboo Handbag

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1970   item# 903597 (stock# GA233)

Rare Vintage Handmade Folding Bamboo Handbag
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Functional ~ Wearable ~ Art … The design and construction of this fabulous folding handbag are based on the highly collectible, collapsible bamboo baskets produced in Japan, during the 1950’s and ’60s. Very possibly handcrafted in Japan, as well, it is fashioned from artistically shaped bamboo slats tied together and lined in strong twisted and knotted, cotton cord netting. The top opening boasts bamboo handles fitted with golden yellow, faux leather hand straps, as well as a faux leath ...click for details


Vintage Chrome Alligator Florida Souvenir Hinged Cuff

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Memorabilia: Pre 1960   item# 798128 (stock# GA119)

Vintage Chrome Alligator Florida Souvenir Hinged Cuff
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Rare retro kitsch … Hailing from the late 1940’s to early ’50s, this amazing souvenir cuff bracelet is a wonderful piece of Americana! Designed in ribbed chrome with a front flat plaque, the bracelet is hinged and has a front opening, consisting of a chrome bead and slot. Embellishing the front plaque is a figural of an alligator, with SOUVENIR FLORIDA stamped across its tail. The alligator, which has been surmounted to the front element, is crafted in astonishing detail—from its massive ...click for details


Retro Floral Barkcloth + Dyed Rattan Handbag Purse

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1970   item# 759958 (stock# GA048)

Retro Floral Barkcloth + Dyed Rattan Handbag Purse
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Summer chic, vintage-style … This charming and versatile bag is just the perfect take-along—whether you’re basking on the beach, knitting on the porch, or walking in the park! Constructed of a sturdy, wrapped rattan, round frame with flat bottom, its front and back boast beautiful, vintage barkcloth print panels. The interior of the purse is unlined and the top of each barkcloth panel is elasticized. Along with the natural rattan, the sides and bottom of the frame are dyed green and red, ...click for details


Rare Art Deco Celluloid + Glass Beaded Dance Purse

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1920   item# 724242 (stock# TR307)

Rare Art Deco Celluloid + Glass Beaded Dance Purse
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An antique treasure to add spice to today’s holiday and evening attire … Circa early 1900’s, this fabulous beaded dance purse is quite a rarity of design and construction. First, it’s nicely padded, weighty body is composed of a fine crochet knit in golden yellow thread, which alternates with both slender and broad, chevron pattern vertical bands of black glass bugle beads. Next, the bottom of the bag is embellished with a dainty and delicate loop fringe, also made of black glass bugle beads. Th ...click for details


Unusual Vintage Confetti Lucite + Knit Purse Handbag

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1960   item# 721690 (stock# TR300)

Unusual Vintage Confetti Lucite + Knit Purse Handbag
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Delightful, Delicious, De-Lovely … What a fabulous find this 1950’s purse is—and just in time for all those holiday festivities! The body of the bag is composed of a fine cream crochet knit that is embellished with gold threads throughout. The frame, with its U-shaped double handles, as well as the large, curved foldover lid, is made of clear lucite that is all a-sparkle with gold confetti. The interior is fully lined in a vibrant copper satiny faille and the bottom of the handbag is constructed ...click for details


Vintage Belgian Walborg Bronze Metallic Bead Box Purse

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1960   item# 715115 (stock# TR287)

Vintage Belgian Walborg Bronze Metallic Bead Box Purse
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Glitz, Glitter, and Glam … Here’s the perfect finishing touch for that special evening or holiday ensemble! Hailing from the 1950’s, but decidedly Art Deco in design, this Belgian handmade Walborg purse is a-swirl with small bronze metallic beads—from its oblong box body, to its foldover snap clasp, to its soft, round hand strap. The interior is fully lined in chocolate brown satin, with a generous sidewall pocket. And the original vanity mirror is neatly tucked inside the pocket, with the Walbo ...click for details


Antique Art Nouveau Knit + Steel Bead Purse with Bonus

Catalogue: Archives: Collectibles: Nostalgia: Pre 1930   item# 715078 (stock# TR286)

Antique Art Nouveau Knit + Steel Bead Purse with Bonus
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Chic 1920’s charmer … Petite squares of fine black crochet knit, accented with a center silver cut steel bead, interplay with squares of glimmering silver cut steel beads to create a stylish checkerboard pattern in this elegant Art Nouveau vintage purse. The frame, which may be silverplate, is splendidly etched with a dainty floral and foliate pattern on both sides, and a paperclip link hand chain is attached at the top. A gracious acorn-shaped kiss clasp opens to reveal a fully lined in ...click for details

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