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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PUCCI would have been green with envy at this 70's pure bold whirling colors on this box shaped purse by "LEWIS". Bright bold colors as only silk will produce. The eclectic use of pattern and innovative color combinations gives this purse such a distinctive look. The silver metal frame is an inlay of the same silk. The wristlet length handle is lined underneath with dark blue faux leather. The interior is lined with thick tan faux leather with a zippered sidewall pocket. A REAL RETRO and RARE EYE-CATCHER! Mint Condition Measures 9.5" W x 6.5" H x 4" D Item# CAS78-4 SOLD
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FREIGHT-TRAIN long midnight blue faux leather purse from the 60's. I can just see this retro style in the TV series "Mad Men". The frame had gold metal ends with the center wrapped in the same midnight blue faux leather. The double handle is wristlet length. The interior is lined with blue taffeta. RETRO ARM CANDY! Measures 18" W x 7" H Mint Condition Item# CAS89-1 $58.00
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Tucked away since the 60's and never used is this charming sea green colored vinyl handbag covered with tiny white polka-dots. The interior is lined with emerald green moiré satin with an open sidewall pocket. A matching coin purse still remains inside along with instructions for the care of the gold metal frame. Designed by St. Michael. DELIGHTFUL! Measures 10" W x 5" H Mint Condition Item# CAS99-8 SOLD
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Totally matchless RARE clear vinyl purse from the POP-ART 70's. I was told this purse was from "Fiorucci". The dollar bills and coins all date from the 70's. The silver chain strap is shoulder length. There is a clear vinyl coin purse with two bright shiny pennies resting within. UNIQUE! Measures 9" W x 5.25" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS62-42 $65.00
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Several years ago this outstanding artist "GREER DESIGNS"did several "Poodle" purses for me. All were sold and I never could get her to do others with her busy schedule. Now I will be offering three of her designs soon and this is the first. Her depiction of playful poodles complimenting the structure of the vintage handbags is amazing. So much detail and innovation. You feel you can reach out and pet the little darlings. This vintage 60's purse is beige pearl tone vinyl satchel A-Line purse. The handle is a luggage style. The interior is lined with gold moiré fabric with an open sidewall pocket. AMAZING COLLECTABLE WEARABLE ART! Measures 9" W x 7" H x 4"D Excellent Condition Item# CAS225-5 $145.00
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Funky 70's leather CRAZY-QUILT shoulder purse. Colorful patches on suede and leather trimmed with white faux leather. Storage galore in this fun retro handbag. The front snap compartment folds out and has a multitude of credit-cards slots along with a slash pocket and a pen slot. The backside has a zipper compartment and a open storage compartment. The interior is lined with cream-colored cotton fabric with an open sidewall pocket. A fey fob snaps to the sidewall pocket. The shoulder strap is adjustable. A matching cosmetic case, eyeglass holder and checkbook cover or still stored inside. Measures 11" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS81-2 $48.00
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Totally unique fluorescent green shoulder purse from the GO-GO boots 70's. A scallop design along the top with tiny copper colored dots trimming the front back and shoulder straps. The long dove grey zipper opens up to expose an interior lined with black fabric with a zippered sidewall pocket. Designed by "NAT". HOT RETRO! Measures 10" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS225-6 $45.00
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Delightful faux Leopard fur clutch from the 60's. A large brass finger-ring swings up or down to change the look. The interior is lined with black taffeta. A PURR-FECT little clutch for day or evening wear. ALLURING! Measures 11" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS81-3 $48.00
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Engaging huge vintage tapestry tote in gold and black. Frolicking cherubs cover the front and back. The handles are shoulder length. A large black tassel hands from the zipper pull. The interior is lined in spill proof black vinyl with a zippered sidewall pocket. Designed by Calrelli, Made in Canada. PRECIOUS! Measures 17" W x 11" H Mint Condition Item# CAS226-4 $55.00
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A UNIQUE "SOURE" tote from the 50's. Fashion ladies from the 1800's painted on tan linen with a clear vinyl overlay. Each lady and child have rhinestone accents. The front and back are exactly the same. The purses trim and handles are white patent. The interior has a middle toggle latch compartment. a slash pocket and a zippered pocket. All are lined in textured spill proof vinyl. A RARE RETRO GEM! Measures 10" W x 9" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS112-6 $95.00
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The vintage 60's/ 70's box purse with so much flair. The box purse has an A-frame shape and a contoured flap. The faux leather has a snakeskin texture. The wristlet length handles are anchored in front by two large circular buttons trimmed with brass colored metal. The bag rests on four little brass colored pegs. The interior is lined in dark brown grosgrain with a slash pocket lined in gold grosgrain. SMASHING UNIQUE LOOK! Measures 9" W x 6" H x 5" D Mint Condition Item# CAS110-1 $55.00
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Large square candy apple beveled acrylic rhinestones cover the flap in this long narrow wristlet purse. The purse is cover with candy apple colored faux leather. The wristlet strap is made of the same material. The purse folds out to expose a long zippered compartment. There is a shoulder length silver metal chain that can be clipped on. The interior is lined with red fabric. RED HOT RETRO! Measures 12" W x 4.25" H Mint Condition Item# CAS107-2 $48.00
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A very UNIQUE petite purse that has three separate purse that are stair-stepped. Textured black heavy gauge vinyl with a large gold metal leopard gracing the front purse. Each purse has a circular gold metal zipper pull. The European length shoulder strap is removable. The interiors are lined with black fabric. Designed by "Nima". TERRIFIC! Measures 5.5" W x 8" H Mint Condition Item# CAS103-21 $85.00
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Sweet petite box purse from the 60's. A combination of white vinyl Cain weave with blue vinyl lid, The wristlet length straps are blue vinyl and genuine leather. The interior is lined with white patent with a small zippered sidewall pocket. Designed by "GAYMODE" Measures 8.5" W x 6" H x 4" D Excellent Condition Item# CAS95-1 $58.00
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A colorful plush cut velour box purse from the 70's. These wild retro patterns were strongly influences by the Pucci designs of the same era. So many designers followed this fashion craze using colorful psychedelic prints. The handles are wristlet length and are made of faux leather. The interior is lined with faux black leather with a middle zipper compartment. WILD and UNTAMED! Measures 10" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS30-9 $75.00
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What a FIND! A 70's/80's"Spiral-Bound" Notebook shoulder purse. Covered with thick white faux leather with a huge brass spiral. The shoulder length strap is fastened to the spiral. The large notebook flap lifts up to expose an interior covered with dark blue taffeta. There is a small zippered sidewall pocket. The sides fold out which gives the handbag lots of room inside. QUITE RARE and SO RETRO! Measures 9.5" W x 10" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS05-30 $75.00
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Truly a funky MOD-ART purse from the 70's. Dark blue crinkle faux leather draw-string purse with lipstick red faux leather shoulder straps. The draw string tote in incased in a box shape made of silver chrome metal that has riveted sides. The interior is lined with the underside of the faux leather. SUCH A RETRO EYE-CATCHER Measures 7.5" W x 10" H x 4" D Excellent Condition Item# CAS69-5 $48.00
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Bold 50's/60's Train Box Purse covered with a fibrant pattern only silk can produce. The box has an overlay of clear vinyl. The frame is antique gold met al. The handle is clear Lucite. A matching lonf scarf that can be used as a head wrap or draped around your neck. The interior of the purse is lined with soft pal blue fabric with an open pocket. Designed by JR Handbags, Julius Resnick Incorporated. HOT RETRO! Measures 8" W x 5" H x 4" D Scarf Measures 43" W x 13" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS11-51 $125.00
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Delightfully HUGE vintage 40's fold over Velour CARPET Handbag with the most charming scene of three puppies resting on a pillow. This purse folds over and with stowing the tuck away chain, now you have a clutch purse. The backside is faux black leather. The interior is black taffeta. SO UNUSUAL! Measures 15" W x 15" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS67-15 $85.00
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Tall razor thin faux leather handbag from the 50's designed by "Triangle". The sides expand in a folder like fashion. The interior is lined with gold moiré satin with a zippered sidewall pocket. TOTALLY UNIQUE! Measures 7" W x 12" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS07-26 $65.00
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Engaging long faux leather tote in a deep ruby red color. The dowel handles are clear bright clear acrylic. The interior is lined with red satin with the creator (PX) signature as the design on the fabric, A single snap closes the purse. UNIQUE! Measures 13.5" W x 6" H Mint Condition Item# CAS105-9 $58.00
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The 1964 film adaptation of Harold Robbins “The Carpetbaggers” motivated Jerry Terrence to use the rugs sold at his family business, Target Carpets, to fashion his outrageously popular line of Jerry Terrence Carpet Bags. The bags were discontinued three years later, but in the fall 2006, 64-year-old Terrence is bringing them back in 27 new styles to Nordstrom's. This makes this unique vintage Terrance clutch even more valuable. The carpet clutch has a multitude of colors that will bland with many outfits. TOTAL FUN! Measures 14" w x 6.5" H Excellent Condition Item# CAS99-4 $95.00
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JR Purse 1955 issue of Handbags & Accessories
