Wadsworth Surrealist Camera Minaudière

Art Deco Jeweled Bakelite Minaudiere. Black Celluloid with blue bakelite fittings and sapphire crystal inlay. Large black silk tassel conceals lipstick...

Satin Minaudiere in wine silk retailed by Bergdorf Goodman. Round form with long strap. Pave cube clasp. 6" x 6" x 2.25". Strap 42". 1980's Italy.

Black Suede and Bakelite Minaudiere from the 1930's. Completely outfitted as a vanity case with compartments for every need (from that period). The borders of the metal frame and c...

Chic Sequin French Bag on black linen base. Elegant and timeless detailing with even seed bead borders on the interiors and edges of strap. Moire taffeta...

Rare Trylon Perisphere Novelty Purse, made of custom created tapestry for the 1939 World's Fair. 6" x 6", Strap has 4" drop. 1930's USA.

Charming Arnold Scassi Pave Mini Cube Novelty Bag from the 1960's which holds very little, maybe a lipstick, a flip phone and some tissues. Rhinestone trimmed flap, Satin exterior, f...

This sweet figural handbag is shaped like a folding hand fan. It's done in a fine, black suede on a frame of gold plated brass. A zippered opening allo...

A gorgeous alligator embossed black leather triangular box handbag from Carey Adina. It has 4 triangular panels emanating from a square base with small go...

An exquisite handbag. Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag. The frame...

Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag...

Presenting a mini satin Gucci evening bag, designed by Tom Ford. This small square bag is constructed of black satin and features a silver-toned chai...

A real collector's piece, and conversation point, this highly imaginative and charming handbag design is a rarity, and is wonderful to use and wear. The centre of the 'rose' pulls to one side, releasing the catch, hence allowing the bag to open. The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'. The bag is made from mole brown silk velvet, with a black 'ruffled' trim highlight. Many bakelite and celluloid bags...