Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Accordion style expanding interior with center divider; interior side pocket.
Burnished Gray and Gold Accordion File Box Purse with Buckle Top Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Accordion style expanding interior with center divider; interior side pocket.
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Accordion Classic Single Flap
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Medium Tall Accordion Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6143 Brand: Chanel Model: Medium Tall Accordion Classic Single Flap ...
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare woven rattan crossbody accordion bag designed by Yves Saint Laurent for his first ready-to-wear line, Saint Laurent Rive Gauche. The introduction of YSL's new line ...
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H 7.75 in W 4 in L 8.75 in
Chanel Quilted Metallic Accordion Flap 224475 Gold Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.75" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" & 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Seria...
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H 7.09 in W 3.94 in L 9.06 in
Chanel Denim X Quilted Leather Accordion Flap 222969 Black Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:6301211 Made In:France Measurements: Length: 9.05512" Width:3.93701 " Height: 7.08661" Shoulder strap drop: 16.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ...
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H 5.11 in W 6.29 in L 8.66 in
Chanel Quilted Bicolor Accordion Flap 867313 Black X White Patent Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 13 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Copper Accordion Cage Backpack Purse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Leather bag inside of a copper cage. Straps are on clips and this can be converted to an over the shoulder bag.
Vintage GUCCI Brown Leather Long Accordion Briefcase
By Gucci
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage GUCCI briefcase comes in a brown marbled look leather and features a long, rectangular shaped accordion construction, frontal envelope pocket, double carry straps at the bott...
Nettie Rosenstein Beige Ostrich 60s Accordion Handbag
By Hermès, Nettie Rosenstein
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous little beige ostrich skin Nettie Rosenstein handbag with flap closure, gold-tone hardware, black leather lining, original mirror and accordion-style expanding purse. Ador...
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H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Black Embossed Leather Gold GG Evening Envelope Accordion Clutch Bag Leather Gold hardware Snap closure Leather interior Made in Italy Measures 11.5" W...
Sterling Silver Mesh Accordion Coin Purse Monogram
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Sterling Silver Mesh Accordion Coin Purse Monogram This is a beautiful collectible mesh accordian coin purse with dangling beads on the bottom.
Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Accordion Long Wallet 92lv75
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0037 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.5" Width: .5" Height: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and ...
Chanel Quilted Metallic Accordion Flap Pearl 224475 Gold Leather Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 7506512 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.75" Width: 4" Height: 7.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" & 15" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includ...
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Accordion Chain Wallet Long Flap 426lv61
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0036 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7.4" Width: .5" Height: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) No Chain Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather...
Early 1950s Cappuccino Brown Alligator Handbag with Pockets
Located in Gresham, OR
A finely made and finished early 1950s handbag in cappuccino brown alligator with spectacular details: Two beautiful closures, two front pockets, zippered compartment, accordion sty...
Susan Gail Original Burgundy leather accordion handbag
By Susan Gail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Susan Gail Original Burgundy leather accordion handbag
Bulgari Bvlgari Vintage Tan Leather Accordion Tote Shoulder Bag
By Bulgari
Located in Rome, Rome
Bulgari Bvlgari 'Accordion' Shoulder bag in tan leather. Gold metal hardware. Twist closure on the front. Single flat shoulder strap.. 3 main compartments (middle one with zip closur...
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H 6.5 in D 3 in L 10 in
1960s Harry Rosenfeld Accordion Leather Faux Bamboo Lucite Handle Handbag
By Harry Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous and smart 1960s Harry Rosenfeld accordion style, camel colored leather handbag with stunning lucite faux bamboo handle,.
Susan Gail Original Navy Blue Box Calf Accordion Handbag, 1950s
By Susan Gail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Susan Gail Original navy blue box calf Accordion handbag from the 1950s. Structured bag with in internal frame and shaped double handles. Brass hardware with a clasp opening at the t...
Hermes Black Green Blue Leather 2 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Accordion Bag
By Hermès
Located in Charlotte, NC
Hermes Black Green Blue Leather 2 in 1 Small Mini Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Accordion Bag Leather Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Made in France Top handle drop 1...
Rare Accordion Purse by Eric de Kolb
By Eric de Kolb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This is another consignment from one of our long-time collectors. Over the years we have seen several of these charming and rare bags. This one is in the best condition of those we...
Salvatore Ferragamo Rare 1950s Taupe Leather Accordion Purse
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and unusual 1950s Ferragamo taupe leather box purse with tab closure and padded top handle. Pewter/aged silver metal hardware, suede interior, three expanding compartments, zip ...
Vintage 1940s accordion gate top metallic beggar's bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage 1940s golden fabric bag with accordion gate top. Excellent, unworn condition. Chain handle.
Vintage GUCCI 1970 Monogram canvas & leather accordion briefcase
By Gucci
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage GUCCI 1970 Monogram canvas & leather accordion briefcase with locking brass hardware front. The brief case is a demi sized case measuring 12-1/2" X 10", with a depth of 3". ...
Vintage Bogan Accordion Top Handle Box Bag
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Wonderfully Engineered Box Bag With An Accordion Shaped Top By Eli Bogan. This Cleverly Designed Handbag Is Very Modern Despite the Fact That It Was Patented In 1949. The Bag Is Made...
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Lax Accordion Medium Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
This Chanel Lax Accordion tote bag is crafted from black Lambskin leather, features silver-tone hardware, woven-in leather chain straps with leather pad and embossed logo at the fron...
Chanel Mini Chocolate Bar Gold Accordion Flap Bag
Located in West palm beach, FL
Chanel Mini Chocolate Bar Gold Accordion Flap Bag with brushed gold hardware 2000
Chanel Black Caviar Leather CC Chain Accordion Fold Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Irvine, CA
Chanel CC Accordion Fold shoulder bag is crafted of luxurious caviar leather in black. The bag features tall dual silver-tone chain link shoulder straps threaded with leather and a f...
1940s Brass Accordian Cord Bag
Located in Rockwood, ON
9” L x 4.5 W x 5.5” H (10” including handle) Fully lined, the purse closes with accordion style top and brass lid.
Bogan Accordion Top Handbag
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderfully engineered box bag with an accordion shaped top by Eli Bogan. This cleverly designed handbag is very modern, though it was patented in 1949. The bag is made of midnight b...
Rare Roger Model for Josef French Accordion Handbag
By Josef
Located in Litchfield County, CT
Roger Model for Josef made in France black leather accordion handbag. Very good condition with some wear to the top, most notable on thin scratch see image. Leather is soft and in go...
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
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First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
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