Terminology regarding the condition of the Vintage Handbags:
Please remember when buying vintage purses there are normally minor imperfections unless these are very noticable or detract from the style or attractiveness of the item they are not normally mentioned.
LOOKING FOR PERFECTION - VINTAGE IS NOT FOR YOU!
(Mint Condition) MINT - As close to "new" as possible for its age. No problems.
(Excellent Condition) Normal wear expected for age. Any problems are not easily visible.
(Gently Used) Normal wear expected for age. Shows very minimal wear
(Used) A purse that was used everyday. Not abused.... but used, shows more noticeable wear.
(Rest assured I do not sell handbags that are not attractive or fit to carry.)
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UNIQUE shaped vintage vinyl rattan box purse with a thick panel of gold swirled Lucite panel adorning the front. A panel of Lucite adorns the top frame on both the front and backside. The handles are also gold Lucite. The interior is lined with patterned brown cotton fabric with a zippered sidewall pocket. The label states "made in Hong Kong". This gem of a purse will draw envious glances! Measures 8" W x 7" H x 6" D Mint Condition Item# WIC113-1 SOLD
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An adorable vintage 70's wood box purse. The purse is hand painted with bright summer flowers. Three-dimensional lady-bugs and a happy caterpillar are enjoying the flowers. The handle is root-beer-colored Lucite. The interior is lined with green fabric with a little mirror mounted in the inside lid. SO WHISICAL and FUN TO CARRY! Measures 9.5" W x 5" H x 5" D Excellent Condition Item# WOD107-3 SOLD
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A labor intensive rare LARGE wood inlay box purse from the late 60's early 70's. Double thickness with the inlay over wood panels, all hand created. Genuine brass fittings. The interior shows the 2nd layer of wood. TREMENDOUS! Measures 10.5" W x 8" H x 5.5" W Excellent Condition Item# WOD107-4 $75.00
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Sweet vintage wood box purse with three dimensional delicate pink flowers. The flowers are accented with hand-painted trailing vines. The Lucite handle matches the pale yellow paint. The interior is lined with yellow vinyl trimmed with a yellow border. Signed in the back "Ben & Jan". Fun foe SPRING & SUMMER! Measures 9" W x 5" H x 5" D Gently Used Condition Item# WOD107-5 $45.00
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TICK TOCK goes the clocks and watches in your imagination on this vintage wood box purse. The clocks and watches are dotted with colorful rhinestones . A watch fob has faux pearls and band of green fabric. The acrylic handle is attached to a real black genuine panel. The turn latch is brass and leather. The interior is natural wood with a small round mirror mounted on the inside lid. SO CHARMING! Measures 11" W x 8.5" H x 3" D Excellent Condition Item# WOD95-9 $75.00
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2008 Kaminski Tote $245.00
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A rare 80's vintage box purse designed by "Helen Kaminski". Helen Kaminski started her company in the early 1980’s in Sydney Australia making raffia hats. Helen's hats were so popular she started making handbags. Her hats and handbags are carried in the finest stores and are very pricey. This petite tightly woven rattan box purse is in a warn honey-color. There is a tiny spot on one bottom corner that has a few broken weaves. Unless you turn it upside down you cannot see the imperfection. The handles are perfect and the weave reminds me of American Indian baskets. A tiny silver metal leaf adorns the front. A WORK OF ART! Measures 8" W x 4.5" H x 3" D Excellent Condition Item# WIC40-1 SOLD
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"Betsy B" vintage basket purses are one of my favorites with her decoupage lids that are so pronominal. This lovely box purse has an adorable little red Fox in her den with her sweet babies. Lovely ferns surround the den. The natural wood octagon shaped box is trimmed with faux tan leather and the handle is also wrapped with the faux tan leather. The interior is lined with tan knobby linen. There is a small mirror on the inside lid. A WORK OF ART and a COLLECTORS REVERIE! Measures 8.5" W x 6" H x 6" D Mint Condition Item# WOD03-2 $75.00
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This is a roomy vintage wicker box purse. A large golden colored Lucite panel decorates the front. The panel is adorned with colorful Lucite flowers and butterflies. A matching Lucite trim decorates the top and also has Lucite flowers and butterflies. The interior is lined beige spill proof vinyl. Designed by "Tropical, Miami Florida. PURE ARM CANDY! Measures 10" W x 7.5" H x 4" D Excellent Condition Item# WIC10-8 $75.00
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The decoupage scenes on this vintage octagon shaped wood box purse is pronominal. Beautiful moss draped trees, flowering pathways an arching wooden bridge over cool reflecting pond. Lovely southern belles bedecked in the finery belonging in the era of” Gone With The Wind". Stunning perfect wood with a two-tone white and black pearlized handle, brass hinges and three-ball brass closure. The lining is gold velour. A true RARE vintage treasure! Measures 8" W x 5" H x 6" D Mint Condition Item# WIC10-9 $95.00
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A sweetheart of a basket weave purse with a domed tortoise shell acrylic lid. A gold metal latch adorns the front. The interior is lined with charming brown cotton that has vintage car logo print. There is a small zippered sidewall pocket. Delightful! Measures 8.5" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# WIC32-3 SOLD
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A very different look to this 70's white vinyl box purse. Marbleized acrylic squares of different pastel colors decorate the front and looked like they are tied together with white cord. A band of white acrylic wrapped the top and sides. The latch is also white acrylic. The interior is lined with spill proof black vinyl with a zippered sidewall pocket. A fun and UNIQUE spring and summer handbag! Measures 8.5" W x 7" H Gently Used Condition Item# WIC35-4 $55.00
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Delightful petite Asian designed high gloss black lacquer wood box purse. Each side is completely different. One side has a mother of pearl inlay with a lovely charming apple blossom branch with two sweet birds. The other side has a vibrant water scene designed with copper colored paints. The interior is lined with red velvet with a zippered middle section. The handles are made of faux black leather. A WORK OF ART! Measures 7.5" W x 4.5" H Mint Condition Item# WIC32-4 $65.00
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The perfect spring and summer handbag! Top quality and unique all the way "Adele". Heavy with a thick layer of white seed beads. Within the seed beads is a design of a graceful butterfly headed for a lovely flower. Trimmed with thick white acrylic with gold metal accents and gold barrel closure. The body of the purse is vinyl wicker. The lining is heavy fax leather in gold. There is a zippered sidewall pocket and a shiny gold slash pocket. Measures 10" W x 6.5" H Excellent Condition Item# WIC40-6 SOLD
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Charming vintage decoupage oval wood box purse with a Victorian street scene. A lady walking her dog, a little boy talking to a shopkeeper. The shop is a clock shop. The interior is natural wood with a tiny round mirror mounted on the inside lid. The handle is Lucite. SPECIAL! Measures 8"W x 4.5" H x 5.5" D Excellent Condition Item# WOD95-7 $58.00
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"Adele" made the nicest quality rattan and bead box purses you could buy. Heavy, sturdy and uniquely designed. This one is no exception. Millions of tiny seed-beads create the pastel floral pattern on the front. The box purse trim and handles are white Lucite. The interior is lined with faux gold leather with a slash pocket and zippered sidewall compartment. REMARKABLE! Measures 8" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# WIC86-6 $95.00
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Charming "Roger Van S" wood Treasure Chest Box Purse. Blanks of pecan colored wood with chestnut colored faux leather trim. The hobnails and latch are antique brass. The interior is lined with dark brown ribbed cotton with a sidewall pocket trimmed with elastic. A fun purse for the beach or any casual wear! Measures 9" W x 4" H Mint Condition Item# WOD86-9 $85.00
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"Midas of Miami" was famous for their unique designed handbags. This truly falls into this category! Huge attaché shape embellished with 3 dimensional Horse and Colt. The fabric on the Horse and Colt is faux suede. Swirls of artistic design are created the screen-printed background. The lining is pink satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. Measures 14" W x 11" H Excellent Condition Item# WIC60-22 $115.00
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"Betsy B" vintage basket purses are one of my favorites with her decoupage lids that are so pronominal. This lovely basket purse has a beach scene that you can almost feel the sand between your toes. The picnic basket weave is trimmed with faux tan leather and the handle is also wrapped with the faux tan leather. The interior is lined with tan knobby linen. There is a small mirror on the inside lid. A WORK OF ART and a COLLECTORS DREAM! Measures 9.5" W x 7" H Mint Condition Item# WIC01-1 $75.00
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