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 70's black pebbled leather hat shaped shoulder purse. This charming purse was fashioned to look like the "Cordobés Hat" traditionally made in Córdoba, Spain. It has been worn throughout the southern province of Andalucía since the seventeenth century. The interior of the purse is lined in black genuine leather. The tag inside reads "Genuine Leather made in Italy". Measures 12.5" W x 12.5"H Excellent Condition Item# LEA61-4 $75.00
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The vintage "CAPRICE" designed handbags are always exceptional in quality and design and this warm chocolate brown suede shoulder purse will not disappoint you. The full flap has a cutout design accenting the gold metal chain link embellishment. The interior is lined with brown grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket and an open sidewall pocket trimmed with gold piping. SO LUXURIOUS! Measures 9" W x 9.5"H Excellent Condition Item# LEA61-5 $65.00
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Huge black leather purse from the 40's. Two unique tortoise shell-colored Lucite handles create a perfect contrast against the black leather. The handles lock together by a brass turn-latch on each corner. The spacious interior is lined with black grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket and a open sidewall pocket. A very useable DISCERNING RETRO HANDBAG! Measures 16" W x 7.5" H (not including the handles) Excellent Condition Item# LEA61-6 $95.00
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1950's Audrey Hepburn carrying a classic purse
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This is a real beauty from the 50's/60's Superb craftsmanship and fashionable design on this stunning jet black 1950's-60's genuine crocodile skin handbag. Gorgeous glossy skins with a unique pull chain latch. The interior is lined with black grosgrain and black leather. There are two open pockets and a zippered sidewall pocket. The logo inside is very faint but this rings true to a haute couture French design. RUNWAY CHIC! Measures 8" W x 6" H Mint Condition Item# LEA77-4 SOLD
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Plush 60's ultra soft deep black kid suede purse by "Koret". The suede is gathered along gold metal rods with a starburst design on each end. The starburst is set with tiny bright rhinestones. Large storage area on each side of the middle toggle latch compartment. The interior is lined with black satin with two slash pockets lined in gold satin and a zippered sidewall pocket. There is a black satin coin purse attached to the lining by a delicate gold metal chain. OURE RETRO SUMPTUOUSNESS! Measures 10" W x 9" H Excelent Condition Item# LEA77-5 $85.00
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BOLD & DRAMATIC colorful fringed genuine leather shoulder purse from the 80's. Silver metal stars and Concho buttons adorn the front. The back is solid turquoise color with a zipper pocket. The interior is lined with black faux leather with a zippered sidewall pocket. Designed by "Pinky, made in the USA". SUCH FUN Measures 11" W x 10.5" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA77-6 $75.00
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Sadly this fabulous designer “Anne Turk” passed away in 1996 of cancer at the age of 61. During her rein as a purse designer in the 80’s Ann and her son Glenn Miller produced some unique high end purses. Elizabeth Taylor, Ivana Trump and Naomi Campbell were her some of her well known clients. The price range of her handbags were around $500.00 and up. Many of her handbags were fashioned after the 1900's “Art Nouveau” period. Leather handbags with elaborate silver metal and gold metal embellishments. Also some were unique novelty purses. Not only did she sell handbags from her show rooms but Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and other high end selected stores carried her extraordinary handbags as well. These special handbags will end up tucked away on purse collector's closets These Glen Miller for Ann Turk purses are meant to be carried and are retro arm candy. This Ann Turk trapezoid shaped shoulder bag was one of her best sellers. Deep emerald green leather embossed to look like alligatir skin. The latch is a huge gold metal alligator. The etched gold metal shoulder stap is Europran length. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a small open sidewall pocket. This handbag is part of my Ann Turk collection which I am listing. AWESOME! Measures 8" W x 9" H Mint Condition Item# LEA93-3 ON HOLD $175.00
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Totally dramatic genuine leather and genuine cobra snakeskin 80's clutch by "Jasmine". A Cobra skin swag drawn through a band of beige stitched leather with an ivory snakeskin panel below. The backside of the swag is black leather with the zipper surrounded by black leather. The interior is lined with black fabric with a zippered sidewall pocket. AMAZING! Measures 14" W x 7.5"H Excellent Condition Item# LEA74-5 $125.00
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Patrick Murphy made the Mark Cross line. Patrick purchased the store after Cross dies. His son, Gerald, who works there sporadically preferring the arts to retail - ultimately pulls the store from the clutches of bankruptcy in 1934. There was a leather drawstring bag inspired by the feed bags used by the grooms at Longchamp racetrack. The bag was named 'Noah" because you could put everything in it you would need on the ark, and the name stuck. This lovely dark brown leather purse is a "Noah" feed Bag purse. The gold medallion has a button on the back that releases the medallion so it can slid up and down the drawstrings. The long shoulder strap is adjustable. The interior is fully lined in genuine tan suede with a zippered sidewall pocket. In 1998, Sara Lee Corporation closed down Mark Cross' 7 stores in what would have been the corporation's 153rd year. A sad thing since Mark Cross handbags represented a sense of style like no other! Measurses 6" W x 9.5" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA67-3 $125.00
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Charming ultra soft warm brown suede handbag from the 60's. A light green metallic half circle embellishes the front with a darling suede bow in the center. The wristlet length handle is the same shade of green. The frame is gold metal. The interior is lined with tan satin with an open sidewall pocket. Designed by "Life Stride". Measures 11" W x 8" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA74-6 $58.00
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This 60's black petite leather purse is a RARE one indeed. A distinctive low profile round shape with a row of black cord trim with black faceted beads circling the purse. Handing from the trim is a row of faux ld metal coins. The swing and sway and jingle when the purse is carried. The interior is lined with butterscotch-colored leather with a matching coin purse. Designed by "T.R.R.Y, New York. PURE RETRO EYE-CANDY! Measures 6" in dismeter x 3" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA62-20 $145.00 ON HOLD
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Spectacular genuine alligator skin handbag from the 80's. Arching silver metal handle sets off the tan hues of the alligator skins. Simple design with a full flap that gives the handbag a smooth uncluttered look. Unsnap the flap and you will see an interior fully lined with light beige genuine leather. There are four slash pockets and a large middle compartment. A shoulder link silver box link chain strap tucks inside. LUCIOUS! Measures 11" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# LEASS-222 $275.00
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Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view Please see another view A spectacular 80's beige genuine leather handbag with and natural Boa snakeskin trim. The shoulder length strap can be tucked inside for use as a clutch. The interior is lined with beige grosgrain with a zippered sidewall pocket. PALIZZIO made some of the finest exotic skin bags and THIS IS ONE OF THEM! Measures 11.5" W x 7"H Excellent Condition Iteem# LEASS-226 $85.00
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60's Janis Joplin
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Late 60's early 70's HIPPIE leather shoulder purse. This colorful purse is as colorful as Janis Joplin was with her clothes and songs. The shoulder strap is linked with leather and silver metal rings. The interior is lined with in black rayon. Marked genuine leather made in Spain. SUCH FUN! Measures 9" W x 12" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA106-8 $75.00
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ENORMOUS 80's black genuine leather and suede handbag by "Meyers". A stunning butterfly accented with silver leather. Silver metal stars and a moon dot the suede. There is a tuck away shoulder length strap. The interior is lined with black grosgrain with a long zippered sidewall pocket. A DRAMATIC VINTAGE HANDBAG! Measures 16.5"W x 10" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA94-5 $95.00
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A 60’s "Manon" Kelly covered with Stingray pebbled leather in a deep chocolate brown. A lift up diamond shaped gold metal latch with an inset of matching pebbled leather. The interior is lined with lush brown satin with two slash pockets trimmed with gold piping and a zippered sidewall pocket. There is also a comb pocket with the original mirror resting within. PURE ELEGANCE that radiates the class of a bygone era! Measures 9.5" W x 8.5" H Mint Condition Item# LEA28-11 $145.00
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Very tall 16" leather 70's fashion purse by the designer "Caprice”. The whole structure of the purse is suspended on a leather wrapped bar. The bar has two ornate brass ends. The latch is also a gold metal ornate fixture. The lining is beige faux leather with a zippered sidewall pocket and a pouch pocket. The exterior leather is a pebbeled charcoal grey which is SO UNIQUE, SO HOT COUTURE!...... Cutting edge of fashion Measures 11" W x 16" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA36-20 $145.00
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