Deco 20s to 30s Whiting and Davis mesh metal bag painted in floral motif in pinks, greens, black and blue. Ornate metal frame, chain handle. Marked Whiting & Davis inside frame. Bag is in superb condition but missing silk lining....sturdy as is, frame is perfection, no wear to paint. Bag itself is 9" long, 6" wide (excluding strap). $295

Summery woven cotton soft sided 40s handbag in ocean blue and metallic silver. Over the wrist strap pouch style bag with deep folds at corners. Flawless, no label. Strap is 3" wide, bag measures 14" top to bottom, 20" including strap. $115

Winter white crochet Edwardian wedding bag with fob details. Drawstring opening, cotton muslin lined....no flaws. 12" long (bag itself), 9" wide. $215

Early 1950s couture silk drawstring pouch style bag from the house of JEANNE PAQUIN. Soft white silk is touched with peacock blue dye, then tufted with gradient lengths of blue silk to create the illusion of feathers. Silk embroidered ball fringe around bound edges, silk rope drawstrings. Two small pockets inside. A bag designed with a nod toward the "directoire" period with all the hallmarks of Jeanne's orginal styling....attention to textures, exotic detailing. Jeanne was one of the first women to gain celebrity as a designer, and the first to open her own house. Read more about Jeanne here. Attributed to being created for gowns to attend the 1953 Coronation for Queen Elizabeth (family word, no provenance). Made around the same time that Paquin merged with the House of Worth. One of 2 Paquin bags Dorothea's will be offering. Bag measures 11" top to bottom not including strap, about 7" wide, flawless condition *click picture for more images* $300

Bold royal purple silk dupioni JEANNE PAQUIN drawstring pouch evening bag from the early 1950s. Silk embroidered ball fringe, bound edges and braided drawstring. Lined in silk with 2 pockets. A couture piece from a house that rarely did accessories....certainly few examples are seen or surviving. Believed to be created to coordinate with a gown for the 1953 Queen of England's Coronation (family information, no provenance). Bag is in pristine condition. *click picture for more images* bag 11" high, 7" wide (not including straps) $300

Sweetest pale pink 1930s organza ruffles basket-bag adorned with pastel florettes and silk ribbon. Some hand stitching, some machine...appears home made (superbly so). A few splits in silk ribbon, no stains or holes. Measures 12" top to bottom, 9" at widest point. $125

1960s evening back of figural scene in needlepoint. Chain strap, rhinestone clasp. Never used, has original tissue inside, mirror and black satin coin purse. One spot where fabric lining has come unsewn in corner. No stains or holes. Measures 8" wide. $55

Funky soft, supple leather patchwork handbag from the 1960s with appliqued leather potted flower on front. O-rings between links of leather make up chain. Lined with acetate, labeled only "genuine leather". Great warm autumnal hues. 14" long (bag only), 24" long w/ strap. Some wear to leather, no cracks or stains. $135

Miniscule Edwardian ecru crocheted sachet bag with blue silk ribbon and bows. Measures 3 1/2" wide by 4" tall! No flaws. $45

Fantastic mod leather handbag in summery tangerine hue. O ring closure slips through leather straps, envelope flap snaps shut beneath, top opening has large metal zipper. Metal feet on bottom. Luxe leather in the style of vintage Coach, and color very like the trademark orange of Bonnie Cashin....however, no markings. No flaws. 12" high by 12" wide excluding strap. $165

Cocoa brown lizard handbag from the 60s by BELLESTONE. Lizard covered frame across top, kelly style design. Slightly misshapen from storage, clean with no cracks or stains to lizard. A superb bag. 9 1/2" wide by 6" high. $135

Mint condition Enid Collins "Money Tree" box bag. Large wooden shallow box, 8" high, 3" deep. Flawless condition, mirror inside lid. $135

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Charming black wooden 60s Enid Collins box bag with the "Nite Owl" motif. Gold leather strap, mirror inside. All gems intact, some wear to paint at edges. Smaller box style, 7" high, 8" wide. $110

1960s vinyl handbag with confetti flecked lucite handle, gold metallic design under vinyl with atomic leaves. Good sized bag, measures 11" top to bottom without handle, 15" with. No flaws. $60

1930s hopsack floral embroidered tussy mussy mini handbag. Basket design, flat bag lined in pink silk. No labels, no flaws. So sweet! 8 1/2" tall, 7" wide at widest point. $115

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Late teens to early 20s dainty rose print silk bag with ribbon ring handles. Embroidered with what appears to be a letter R or combination of letters, only on one side. No flaws. Measures 10" long. $75

Rosenfeld cello and SUEDE patchwork bag from the 60s....click picture for more images & details! Goldtone metal hardware, opens at top, hinged on either side. Branch shaped handle. Large bag measures 12" wide, 9" tall. Made in Italy. Smudge on top left patch was surface and wiped clean, bag is flawless! $160

1920s black silk drawstring pouch evening bag with stylized fleur de lis design in iridescent beads front and back. Lined in ivory silk, no label, no flaws. Measures 8" tall. $70

Exquisite little silvertone metal 20s handbag with drawstring closure, deco chain and finger rings. Referred to as a finger or tango bag.  Looks very Whiting & Davis, no label. Mesh over fabric lining, O rings attach drawstring chain to mesh (one has come apart, not noticeable unless all the way open and looking for it). No flaws to lining or metal, original finger rings intact! Bag measures 4" wide by 5" long. $225

1960s kelly style black bag with carpet pile floral design in bold red, yellow, blue and peach. Double handles, structured hard side frame...mint condition. 13" wide by 10" high, 17" including handle. $175

Arts and Crafts 1920s carved leather bag with deco details. Whip stitch leather around edges and handle. Comes with teensy Indian Head coin purse. Brasstone metal frame and clasp. Exterior and interior are pristine, one crack in the handle which is weak....could be repaired at a leather shop or replaced. Bag measures 9" high by 7" wide. $175

1930s gold mesh pouch style handbag by Whiting and Davis. Metal frame, kiss lock, chain strap. Fully lined, superb condition. 7" tall $160

1940s felted bucket style bag with double straps, 3-D flowers on front. Deep chocolate brown with soft blue reverse and interior. Rounded bottom, roomy inside, no closure. Hand made, likely from a kit in the 40s....no flaws. Bag itself stands 10" tall, with straps 18". $95

1930s evening bag of black crepe rayon with deco bubble design. Rhinestone accents on flap, no maker name...short fabric handle. Bag measures 8" x 8" (without handle). $135

Czech wooden beaded 1940s mini bag. Bucket handle, zip top, lined in cotton. No label, no flaws. 7" by 7" (bag itself). $75

50s soft white satin handbag covered in rhinestones, rhinestones along top of kiss lock metal frame at top...metal chain strap. by Walborg. Flawless condition. Measures 7" wide by 6" tall. $90

1930s Czech wooden bead handbag with goldtone metal frame and chain strap. Beaded loop fringe at bottom, lined in silk (wear toward frame, could be replaced if planning to use). No label. Bag measures 9" long, 5" wide. $175

1930s chocolate brown silk velvet ruffled evening bag. Silvertone metal frame, glove/hand strap on back. NRA label, has coin purse and mirror inside. 10" wide, 6" tall. No flaws. $125

1940s barkcloth flat clutch bag in vivid aqua and shades of cocoa. Envelope style lined in moire taffeta, snaps shut. Measures 8" wide by 6" tall, no flaws...a darling bag in a great textile! $65

Chic 1960s mini  kelly style cocktail bag in black rabbit fur with goldtone metal frame and chain strap. No flaws, measures 8" wide and 5" tall $55

Woven sisal Edwardian handbag with arm loop, wool yarn brighly colored flowers on front. Flat disc lined in cotton, opens at top. Handmade, no flaws. Circle of bag measures 12", overall length is 20". $125

Stunning Edwardian era embroidered bag with folding square metal top/frame and chain strap. Lined in thin pale green cotton, no flaws. Large sized bag measures 16" by 17". $125

Bonnie Cashin COACH bag in her signature red orange with classic striped lining and turnlock closure, D ring attachment for bucket handle.  Coach metal tag inside. Original paper insert for "Harness Leather" still within, appears never carried but does have some surface marks to soft leather (as anticipated, to "weather" the leather") on top, as shown. Click pictures for more images.  6 1/2" high, 9" wide, 4 1/2" deep $360

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