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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Such modern flare on this unique genuine deep green colored snakeskin. Large wooden circles hold a rope shoulder strap. A marching wooden dowel is the loop latch. The interior is lined with faux black leather with a built-in sidewall kisslock purse and a brass zippered sidewall pocket. AMAZING 60'S "MORRIS MOSKOWITZ" VERY RARE HANDBAG! Measures 10" W x 10" H Excellent Condition Item # LEA200-1 $75.00
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A genuine Python and Karung snakeskin shoulder purse designed in a very long fan shape. Natural colored Python and black dyed Python and Karung gives a stunning texture to this UNIQUE late 70's early 80's shoulder bag. The snakeskin shoulder strap is adjustable. The interior is lined with black faux leather with a zippered sidewall pocket. Designed by "Risque Handbag" made in Hong Kong. PHENOMENAL! Measures 16" W x 9" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA102-SS-2 $125.00
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Neiman Marcus 1980 Varon magazine ad
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"Varon" only used fine exotic skins and sold only to the upper end department stores and their handbags had a high-end price tag. This 80's beauty has a combination of alligator, ostrich and snakeskin trimmed with rick black leather. The shoulder strap snaps off for use as a clutch. The three e inner compartments are staggered in size and the purse folds out like a file, The lings are signature Varon fabric and the back compartment has a zippered sidewall pocket. HIGH END VINTAGE! Measures 11" W x 6" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA105-2 SOLD |
The ‘glory days’ of cultivated seasoned travelers.
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Eye-catching head turning 50's cultivated well-organized honey-colored genuine alligator skin travel handbag by "Koret". Topping the handbag is a large genuine brass teardrop kiss latch. A separate pocket on the front has a pullout document folder. The document folder has slots for a passport, tickets and money. The interior is lined with genuine tan leather with two-slash pocket lined in gold-colored satin and a brass zipped sidewall pocket. Resting in one slash pocket is a mirror tucked into a leather sleeve. In the middle of the interior is a pivoting coin purse with three separate satin lined sections. When travel was elegant this handbag was the EPITOME OF ELEGANCE! Measures 11" W x 8" H Mint Condition Item# LEA200-SL-3 $425.00
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Vintage Kieselstein-Cord selling for $1.925.00
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1991 Kieselstein-Cord introduced its first handbag collections, which included the iconic Alligator Trophy bag, which is in the collections of the Met and the Louvre. Kieselstein-Cord is an international award winning luxury lifestyle brand founded by American designer, artist, and photographer Barry Kieselstein-Cord. Products include fine jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, belt buckles, bronze statuary, leather goods including handbags, eye ware, home furnishings, and accessories. The designer has worked with Calvin Klein and Perry Ellis and has been collected by many well-known celebrities. This Kieselstein-Cord black butter soft Italian leather is collector’s dream since this is a 1991 design one of his first designs. The drawstring pouch design is totally eye-catching and is whipped-stitches with black Italian leather, a silver horse head adorns the front and the leather shoulder strap h is also whipped-stitched. The interior is something to behold lined in plush emerald green suede with a metal zippered sidewall pocket. The pull strings have lattice etched silver tips. Now this handbag is 22 years old it ranks in the vintage category. Tucked away and never used. Made in Italy, and SIMPLY PLUSH! Measures 12" W x 12" H Mint Condition Item# LEA91-SL-2 $525.00 |
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"Clive Shelton" designed some very UNIQUE handbags in the 80's and this is one such design. Black genuine Cobra snakeskin with gold leather piping in a cylinder shape. The top is a satin pleated trim in a luscious moss green color. The black cord drawstring is long enough to slip onto your shoulder. The interior is lined with lush black satin. Only the upper end stores like Neiman Marcus carried his designs. HOT RETRO! Measures 4" W x 9.5" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA-SS-300 $125.00 |
Coblentz Bag Co. ad 1936
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Sophisticated classic warm brown 50's alligator skin handbag by "Coblentz". Premium cut alligator skins run down the front and back with thick skin covered top handle and solid brass and silver metal lift-up latch. The interior is lined in soft butterscotch genuine leather with three open sidewall pockets and a zippered sidewall pocket. RUNWAY CHIC! Measures 9" W x 6.5" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA-SS-2 $225.00 |
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This is an 80's unique petite shaped shoulder purse covered with symmetrical genuine alligator underside skins. Gloss black with a strong construction. The black alligator strap is European length. The interior is lined with buff-colored genuine suede with an open sidewall pocket. The designer was "Chela Carteras". RUNWAY CHIC! Measures 8" W x 7" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA101-13 $185.00 |
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This is a truly unique roomy bucket shoulder bag from the 80's. Cream-colored genuine leather and gold that has a wide belt that snaps together. The belt loops, bottom and shoulder strap are a copper color. The interior is lined with ivory-colored linen with a zippered sidewall pocket. The designer of this EYE-CANDY handbag was "La Corina" Measures 7.5" W x 10" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA79-8 $65.00 |
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40's UNIQUE rich dark brown suede purse with two thick brass adornments along the bottom with suede fringes. Suede flaps on each side fold in to create concealed compartments. The interior is lined with brown grosgrain with an open pocket holding a matching coin purse. A RARE TIME TRAVELER! Measures 8.5" W x 9" H Excellent Condition Item# LEA12-5 $75.00 |
Saks Classic Look 1959
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Simple elegant vintage black leather handbag that has quality leather inside and out side. The unique mounting of the wristlet length handle adds a graceful flair. The hardware is solid brass. The interior is lined with red leather with a long brass zippered sidewall pocket. A CLASSIC TIME TRAVELER! Measures 8" W x 8" H Item# LEA40-4 $55.00 |
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