Vintage Leather Handbags
Fine Lizard and Alligator handbags today command a figure of $1,200.00 and up. Quality leather handbags also command a high range of $200.00 and up.
High End Vintage purses are extremely well made and can last far beyond their years with gentle use.
You do not have to spend a small fortune to be IN STYLE! These are Very Collectable Vintage Purses!
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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A very unique and RARE 70's handbag by no other than "Mark Cross". Two ultra soft moss green kid suede pouches hang on a large round brass circle. The circle has a latch gives you the option of rearranging the pouches or only using one. The interiors are the underside of the suede. The larger pouch in stamped with the "Mark Cross", made in Italy logo. INCREDIBLE! Measures 7"H x 8.5" H large pouch - 4.5" W x 9" H small pouch Excellent Condition Item# LEA106-1 $145.00 |
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The quilted Chanel look was so hot in the 70's and this petite "Koret" purse added to the look with a half moon shape and thick taffy twist brass handle. Quilted midnight blue glove soft genuine leather with a full flap with a brass filigree adornment. There is a shoulder strap that can be clipped on. The interior is lined with dark blue faux leather with a long slash pocket and a small zippered sidewall pocket. AMAZING! Measures 9" W x 5" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA106-2 $115.00 |
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Extremely RARE 1940's black leather box purse by the highly sought after vintage designer "Rosenfeld". All 12 Signs of the Zodiac are arranged on the front panel and are made of molded brass. The two leather handles are wristlet length. The interior is lined in black grosgrain with a large black leather open sidewall pocket. The pocket also has a brass zipper compartment. A vintage mirror rests in the open pocket. A vintage purse collector's dream comes true. AMAZING! Measures 12" W x 9" H x 3" D Excellent Condition Item# LEA105-1 $345.00 ON HOLD |
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This vintage purse is a work of art and has been tucked away and never used. Large handmade black English saddle leather handbag with an art-deco design embellishing the front. A sleek greyhound is running through the night with a scene created with genuine snakeskin, suede and leather. The interior is fully lined with ultra soft genuine tan suede with a large suede sidewall pocket. There is a long European length shoulder strap that can be clipped on. Each end of the strap has a leather tassel. The designer has his hand written signature "David Jann" marked 1986. The label reads, "Made by hand for All Things Bright & British Ltd. AWESOME! Measures 12.5" W x 10" H Mint Condition Item# LEA101-1 $225.00 ON HOLD |
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A divine petite vintage black leather box purse by "Caprice". A belt and buckle adornment on the front adds even more charm to this box purse. The buckle is set with bright crystal clear rhinestones. The interior is lined with ribbed black satin with two separate compartments and a zippered sidewall pocket. DELIGHTFULLY CAPTIVATING! Measures 6" W x 5" H x 4" D Excellent Condition Item# LEA100-10 $75.00 |
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"Maud Frizon de Marco" began her career in the 1960s as a model for Parisian Haute Couture Houses of Nina Ricci, Jean Patou, and André Courrèges. At the time models had to provide their own shoes to match the clothes designers assigned them for their runway shows and photo shoots. Frizon disliked the available shoes from other designers, and in 1969 elected to create her own and opened her first boutique in the St. Germain des Pres district of Paris. That first shoe collection, with each pair hand-cut and finished, was praised by critics as sexy and unpredictable. Frizon was an immediate success. Building on the traditions of Beth Levine and foreshadowing the later designs of Manolo Blahnik, Frizon shoes were showy and extravagant, and her name joined the ranks of the haute couture boutiques. At the height of her success in the 1980s her reputation was similar to that of Blahnik today. Frizon often used expensive and everyday materials together in unusual combinations: lizard and snake, suede and satin, canvas and crocodile. Brigitte Bardot was a regular at the boutique, famous for her love of Frizon's high-heeled Russian boots. In Shoes – Fashion and Fantasy Colin McDowell wrote "If shoes can be said to have a personality, none have more so than the products of Maud Frizon's imagination. Some of her shoe designs had a matching purse and I am always excited to locate one of these vintage handbags. This 80's petite cylinder shaped purse is covered with black genuine suede and trimmed with black satin piping Tiny circles trim the bottom edge and are dotted with tiny bright rhinestones. The interior is lined with black genuine suede. SIMPLY DEVINE! Measures 5" W x 5" H Mint Condition Item# LEA-SS-100 $125.00
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This exquisite unique vintage shoulder purse is a GABBRIELLI, Italy. A rounded bucket style in the front covered with sienna-brown genuine leather embossed to look like alligator skin. The center is smooth leather with the Gabbrielli logos embossed into the leather. Trimmed with suede and ornate ribbon and tapestry. The bucket is topped off with a suede pouch that has a drawstring with large gold globes on the ends. The interior is lined with leaf-patterned fabric with a zippered sidewall pocket. SENSATIONAL! Measures 9" W x 9" H Mint Condition Item# LEA99-92 $125.00 |
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Incredibly long freight train lipstick red-pebbled leather handbag from the 60's. The leather is gathered into a leather wrapped frame. The leather handle is wristlet length. The interior is lined with black taffeta with a brass zippered sidewall pocket. A RETRO EYE-CATCHER! Measures 19.5" W x 6.5" H Excellent Conditiob Item# LEA92-2 $125.00
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A elegant country club time traveler all the way from the 40's. This huge classic handbag is covered with black genuine lizard skin. The wide frame is also wrapped in lizard skin with a brushed solid brass latch and pull. The interior is lined with black genuine leather with an open sidewall pouch pocket and a zippered sidewall pocket. A REAL HEAD TURNER! Measures 15" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA92-3 SOLD |
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"Brio" made some quality and UNIQUE purses in the 80' and this bright colored genuine leather PINWHEEL purse is no exception. Colorful leather panels are separated by black leather piping with a wide leather panel that gathers when closed. The strap is a long European length. The interior is lined with black velveteen with a small zippered sidewall pocket. A VERSITLE FUN RETRO PURSE! Measures 8" W x 10" H Mint Condition Item# LEA77-3 $75.00 |
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A certain understated elegancethat will clearly spell to purse tastefules. A glossy deep black genuine alligator skin "Courier Shaped Handbag! This compact handbag is adorned with the most beautiful link gold chain. Complimenting the chain is gold filigree on the front of the handbag.The lining is black grosgrain with a tiny pouch and comb slot. This gem was purchaes in the 70's at Saks 5th Avenue. HOT CLASSY COUTURE! Measures 7.5" W x 5.5" H Exellent Condition Item# LEA56-80 $245.00 |
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A large warm chocolate brown soft and subtle genuine alligator skin purse from the 80's. Made in Italy for "Saks 5th Avenue". The thick gold wristlet length chain is removable for use as a clutch. The interior is lined with dark brown leather with a zippered sidewall pocket trimmed with alligator skin. A SUPERIOR HAND BAG! Measures 13.5" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA66-26 $175.00
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A colorful "Emily Ann” painted clutch from the 80's. The artwork has a strong southwest look in eye-catching colors. The interior is lined with soft black fleece cotton with a zippered sidewall pocket. Dare to be different! Measures 12" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA26-42 $85.00 |
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Splashes of vivid pieces of leather create a delightful Clown face. A perfect circle shoulder bag just big enough for you needed essentials. The back and sides are solid black embossed to look like leather. The interior is lined with faux black leather with an open slash pocket. TO CUTE! Measures 6.5" in circumference Excellent Condition Item# LEA16-2 $58.00 |
