1930s Top Handle Bags

This truly iconic 1930's Whiting & Davis gold mesh evening bag, is a true piece of fashion accessory history. The wonderful gold toned metal frame is accented by swirling filigree de...

Charming Art Deco Bakelite Bag in a black ribbed cotton rayon blend. An applejuice hand carved bakelite handle is used and a snap closure keeps flap in pl...

A bygone bauble of extreme rarity and beauty, this Celluloid reticule is a brilliant example of Art Deco craftsmanship. Large enough for only a lipstick, a key and some “mad money,” it is nevertheless a statement accessory that can stand up to the most exquisite evening gown. A collectible museum piece that belies its near century of history. Celluloid dagger minaudière with silk bottom tassel and silk rope top handle with caviar bead ball finial. Front face features diagonal row of 15 crystal clear rhinestones surrounded by Art Deco engraving...

Stunning! In its original box this black floral hand-painted handbag is Stunning! It has all the items found in a handbag from this era still in it, w...

1930's Bienen Davis brown leather pouch style handbag with top handle. The push button gold tone closure opens to reveal a faille fabric lined interior w...

DESCRIPTION: VICTORIAN REVIVAL c.1930s Black Suede Leather Hand Painted Cameo Frame Top Purse - One of a Kind! Circa: c.1930’s Label(s): Style: F...

An ingenious design that kept handbags dainty despite having decent capacity, beggar's bags had round accordion-hinged mouths that expanded for filling. Beyond cool engineering this purse's added benefit is its engravable top, which has been left blank for future personalizing. Gold metal mesh pouch...

From the Victorian era through the 1930s, petit point and tapestry handbags enjoyed overwhelming popularity among the fashionable set, with the finest examples containing a minimum of 900 stitches per square inch. This Austrian model is one of the most sought after brands of its time and contains 1600 stitches per square inch. Moreover, its filigree metal frame is delicately etched to resemble Marcasite inlay. Vintage filigree and etched metal frame evening bag of handmade micro petit...

Incredibly Rare Vintage 1930s Hermès brown genuine alligator handbag. Two handles. Gold-tone metal hinged frame and hardware. Metal and alligator clasp at top. Interior has two main ...

French Art Deco Crystal and Perspex Finger Clutch in quilted black silk velvet from the 1920's. A amber perspex finger ring allows wearer to dangle purse. A rosey pink glass rod fr...