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Ladies' Accessories II: Purses 2 of 2
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Item #jh002, Smashing 60s Navy Patent Leather Handbag

  • Fun light navy faux patent leather single handle handbag with fab details

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - vegan vintage!
  • Twist style goldtone closure, one large compartment inside with a single zipper side pocket.
  • Ivory shiny (satin blend?) interior; base of purse is flat with tiny goldtone feet
  • Measures 11" wide by 8-1/2" high, 3" depth front to back, handle is 1" wide with a 5" drop
  • In excellent condition with only light wear; some age darkening to the goldtone clasp, no tears, holes, stains, etc. Inside is near mint as well.

 

 

$18.00

 

 

 

 

Item #oc418, Wonderful Woven White Straw 60s Handbag

  • Cute glossy whtie straw woven handbag with interwoven braided design and two square handles

  • Ca. early 1960s - Handmade in British Colony of Hong Kong label
  • Goldtone hardware and twist snap/lift up closure, interior is absolutely adorable! Cotton fabric lining done in a floral and square design - shades of dark olive green, pale coral, pink and brown on an off white background. Single pocket on side
  • Base of purse is flat with leather hinges.
  • Measures 12" wide by 8" high, 4" depth front to back, handles have a 4" drop
  • In very good condition with age wear and tarnish to the goldtone clasp; 2 or 3 match head sized places on the front where the straw is unpainted (could be touched up - looks original NOT wear) interior is very good as well with no tears, stains.
  • Fun purse for spring/summer or that cruise this winter!

 

 

 

$18.00

 

 

Item #sr903, Beautiful 50s Black Floral Brocade Handbag

  • Wonderful faux leather black brocade fabric handbag with single handle and goldtone accents

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - no label
  • Exterior brocade is in shades of pearl grey, soft sage and emerald green, light blue, buttery yellow and silver on a black background. Interior is faux tan leather with a single side slit pocket.
  • Measures 14-1/2" wide at base by 7-1/2" high, 3" depth front to back at base (which is flat), strap handle is faux leather as well and measures 1" wide with a 6-1/2" drop.
  • In very good to excellent condition with no stains, tears, holes, wear, fade, etc. There is some normal, light wear to the top of the purse frame and the lift=up clasp but that is all.
  • Wonderful, versatile and roomy purse perfect for fall!

 

 

 

$16.00

 

 

 

Item #sr904, Wonderful Black Calfskin Wallet Set

  • Amazing set of authentic calfskin leather textured wallet and coin purse in a rich midnight black

  • Ca. 1940s or 50s, both pieces are marked and are reptile textured
  • Coin purse or credit card holder is envelope style with a red leather loop; wallet is bi-fold with a snap closure and several pockets (including a stamp pocket)
  • Coin purse measures 4" wide by 3" high; wallet measures 4" x 4" when closed, 8" wide when open and lying flat. Interior of wallet is navy blue although exterior still looks black to us (as does the coin purse)
  • Both pieces are in excellent condition with no stains, holes, tears, dryness, etc. Snap on wallet has some age tarnish, that is all.
  • Fabulous set - would make a one of a kind gift!

 

 

 

$12.00

 

 

Item #oc404, Sensational 60s Deadstock Ruby Red Duo-Fold Ladies' Wallet

  • Killer deep red cowhide ladies leather wallet with lovely art nouveau silver and black floral design on front corner

  • Ca. 1960s, 'Sorrento' embossed on inside corner
  • Front flapover with snap closure, interior is nice and roomy with an ID slit on one end, bill compartment, single zipper compartment as well as a change area.
  • Measures 7" wide by 4" high
  • In new, probably deadstock unused condition with no holes, stains, dryness, flaking, etc. Interior is ivory vinyl; floral design on front has no missing paint. Snap closes nice and tight.
  • GREAT retro red color! Shade deeper than our photos show....

 

 

$10.00

 

 

 

Item #my427, FAB 50s Pearlescent Navy Novelty Golf Handbag

  • Absolutely adorable one-of-a-kind vintage ladies' bucket style handbag in a pearlescent (slightly reflective) navy blue with novelty 'window' design of golfers!

  • Ca. 1950s, early 60s - 'Owen Originals Inc. Fort Lauderdale, Florida' label. Good sized with a flat, oval base - faux leather
  • Window on the front is clear plastic overlay with appliqued red and blue man and woman golfers; body of each 'golfer' is embroidered gold thread. Notice the oversized golf shoes on the lady golfer! So darn cute! Background is a light tan felt.
  • Large interior with two side pockets; twist clasp closure, rings and closure are goldtone and do have light wear.
  • Measures 12" tall (not including handle) by 11" wide at base; 3" front to back depth; strap is 1-1/2" wide with a 10" drop.
  • In excellent vintage condition with normal, light wear; clear plastic is intact with a few dimples (NOT tears or holes). There is a very faint dime sized brownish spot on the felt from age; the golfers are still bright and vibrant; backside of purse has 3 light scuffs (one on the left side is the most obvious and is about 3" long - could be covered up with a matching blue or navy permanent marker) The other two are less than 2" long and are very faint. NONE of this detracts but we wanted to mention to be thorough! Interior of bag is excellent.
  • One of a kind! Quite the conversation piece....

 

 

 

 

 

$22.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item #obd51, Ravishing Roaring 20s Silver Sequinned Dance Purse

  • Stunning sparkly silver tiny dance purse with chain wrist handle and decorated frame

  • Ca. 1920s, no label - possibly earlier
  • Purse is tiny in a reverse teardrop shape with large silvertone ball twist closure; frame is a lovely wavy box engraved design and is silver as well (sterling?)
  • Interior is a dark champagne silk
  • Measures 5-1/2" tall top to bottom (excluding chain), 5-1/2" wide at base, 3" wide at top; chain has a 4-1/2" drop
  • In very good to excellent condition with light tarnish/aging to the sequins; still sparkly but do have some wear and pitting (truly only seen on close inspection). Frame is gorgeous with little to no wear or tarnish; chain is a simple link style and could use another cleaning. Interior is excellent.
  • Very wearable and so lovely in person! Large enough for your liptstick and small cell phone....

 

 

 

$42.00

 

 

 

Item #obd46, Necessary Navy Faille 50s Box Clutch Purse

  • A wardrobe necessity in every stylish vintage woman's wardrobe, this is a simple yet chic navy rayon cloth covered clutch purse with lovely scalloped brass frame

  • Ca. 1950s, label is hard to read yet says '#1' (we think so!)
  • Rounded edges, fab scalloped brass metal frame; lift up clasp closure
  • Interior is beautiful peach fabric with two compartments, center zippered compartment and original tiny clear comb
  • Measures 8" wide by 4" high, 1-1/2" depth front to back at base
  • In excellent vintage condition with no holes, stains, etc. to the exterior fabric. There is slight wear just beginning on the four corners of the base; also wear and aging to the brass frame with several pinhead sized dings (dots). Interior is excellent with the zipper also showing age/wear.
  • Perfect size for your coin purse, cell phone and necessities!

 

 

 

$16.00

 

 

 

Item #obl11, Stunning Silvery Grey Beaded 80s 'La Regale' Bag

  • Perfect glitz with that party outfit! 'La Regale' designer label heavily beaded purse with dark charcoal chain strap

  • Ca. 1980s, single snap closure
  • Body of purse is charcoal grey (or dark silver) satin with intricately beaded starburst/diamond design along the top area with clusters of tiny pearl like beads and bugle beads along the bottom half
  • Interior is matching, beautiful silver satin with single side pocket
  • Measures 8" wide by 6" high, strap is 22" total length
  • In very good to excellent vintage condition with no holes, fraying, etc. One half of a row of beads missing on back side and there are 3 or 4 very faint brownish spots (smaller than a dime) on the backside as well; well hidden among the beading. Interior is excellent.
  • Still glitzy and party-worthy!

 

 

 

$20.00

 

 

 

 

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