Bags + Purse
I Ponti Firenze Brown Italian Leather Purse
A beautiful rare classic vintage 80s to early 90s I Ponti Firenze chestnut brown leather purse is a soft, smooth Italian leather.
The bag features two rolled top handles and brass hardware throughout— a front belt design with a keeper and brass circle buckle—magnetic closure.
The purse's top has a full-length zipper with a pull tab. Inside is a large pocket with a zipper and two small slide card pockets.
Purse leather and stitching are exceptional—slight patina to the leather. Small to medium size.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 8" handle drop
- 6" height
- 3 3/16" width
- 11" length
- 9" top zipper
CONDITION
Near Mint
Cleaned and ready to wear.
Please look at closeups in photographs for more details.
Era: Early 1990s
Tag/label: Leather tag inside the purse - I Ponti Firenze
Made in Italy
Genuine Leather
PURSE SIZE REFERENCE
SMALL
6 to 12" width - phone, cosmetics, credit cards, small wallet
MEDIUM
12 to 14" width - wallet, cosmetics, small book, or small pad
LARGE
14 to 16" width - phone, small book, medium pad, cosmetic bag, water container
EXTRA LARGE
16" width or more - Will hold a phone, small book, iPad, cosmetics, water bottle, or wallet. This type of bag is perfect for overnight ventures.
For Extra large: If adding a top or bottoms, roll neatly between tissue paper to save room and minor wrinkles—place at the top of the bag.
Some purses and bags fall between mini, small, medium, or large if they have fuller or many compartments for items.
Follow the listing measurements for accuracy.
When searching for a bag online, it is essential to know the size of the bag and what the bag's purpose is. If you like to buy a bag the same size as your current bag, use a bag you already own to compare the size. Size is a significant factor; some airlines have restrictions on carry-on size.
Dooney & Bourke Black Pebble Leather Carpet Bag
Classic, Dooney and Bourke vintage 90s carpet shoulder bag, in black pebble All-Weather-Leather, deep cognac British tan Piping.
The bag has brass hardware and two detachable shoulder straps that are not adjustable. Double zipper pulls a YKK zipper, five brass feet, Dooney, and Bourke strap knobs.
There are two full interior pockets and two small card pockets.
Authentic 100% Brass Duck FOB (Original FOB), leather duck seal
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
13" Drop Strap Length
10" Length
4" Width
9" Height
CONDITION
Excellent
Cleaned and Ready to use.
The bag has some breaks in the leather piping at the upper parts of the top front, top back ends of the purse—a few loose stitches on the upper right and left-hand sides, and at the end by the inside zipper. The bottom of the bag has four rounded sides with some break in the leather piping—a small discolored area on the bottom corner of the purse. The bag's interior is clean.
Some photos show the tan lighter due to lighting. Please refer to the closed top of the purse photograph for more accurate color.
Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Era: 1990s
Tag/label:
Red, white, and blue Dooney & Bourke tag MADE in the U.S.A. - underneath tag A8 007856
We love this purse with a nice deep honey patina and just the right amount of vintage character. It was indeed a rare Dooney and Bourke find.
All Dooney & Bourke bags, to the best of my knowledge and research, are 100% authentic. Any recognizable signs of wear I can see are noted in the listing. Remember, these are not new items but are vintage Dooney & Bourke and may have some wear but are lovely to own.
PURSE SIZE REFERENCE CHART
SMALL
6 to 12" width - phone, cosmetics, credit cards, small wallet
MEDIUM
12 to 14" width - wallet, cosmetics, small book, or small pad
LARGE
14 to 16" width - phone, small book, medium pad, cosmetic bag, water container
EXTRA LARGE
16" width or more - Will hold a phone, small book, iPad, cosmetics, water bottle, or wallet. This type of bag is perfect for overnight ventures.
For Extra large: If adding a top or bottoms, roll neatly between tissue paper to save room and minor wrinkle—place at the top of the bag.
Some purses and bags fall between mini, small, medium, or large if they have fuller or many compartments for items.
Follow the listing measurements for accuracy.
When searching for a bag online, it is essential to know the size of the bag and what the bag's purpose is. If you like to buy a bag the same size as your current bag, use a bag you already own to compare the size. Size is a significant factor where some airlines have restrictions on carry-on size.
Fossil Black Crossbody Bag
Vintage 90s Fossil 1954 black leather crossbody bag is a beautifully soft, smooth leather with an adjustable strap and brass hardware.
This front magnetic snap purse is a flap style and features an outside 7" deep pocket with a zipper and a Fossil key with serial number. Underneath the front flap is a 6 1/2" deep slide pocket.
The purse's back has a 7" deep zipper pocket with four deep slide pockets, one zipper pocket, and six credit card compartments.
Other features inside the purse are a black leather patch, a lining logo print, and another zipper compartment— a nice tech bag for pads, phones, and other gear.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 22" strap drop
- 2 1/2" width
- 10" depth
- 9 1/2" length
CONDITION
Excellent to Near Mint
Leather cleaned and conditioned. Ready to wear.
There is a light faint scuff on the strap and piping. There is no discoloration. Overall in beautiful, cared-for condition.
Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Era: 1990s
Tag/label: Fossil
Material: leather
PURSE SIZE REFERENCE CHART
SMALL
6 to 12" wide - phone, cosmetics, credit cards, small wallet
MEDIUM
12 to 14" wide - wallet, cosmetics, small book, or small pad
LARGE
14 to 16" wide - phone, small book, medium pad, cosmetic bag, water container
EXTRA LARGE
16" wide or more - Will hold a phone, small book, iPad, cosmetics, water bottle, or wallet. This type of bag is perfect for overnight ventures.
For Extra large: If adding a top or bottoms, roll neatly between tissue paper to save room and minor wrinkle—place at the top of the bag.
Some purses and bags fall between mini, small, medium, or large if they have fuller or many compartments for items.
Follow the listing measurements for accuracy.
When searching for a bag online, it is essential to know the size of the bag and what the bag's purpose is. If you like to buy a bag the same size as your current bag, use a bag you already own to compare the size. Size is a significant factor where some airlines have restrictions on carry-on size.
Lumured, Cream Beaded Purse, Vintage 50s
Vintage 50s Lumured beaded deep cream purse has a long shoulder strap and opens and closes with solid brass barrel hinges and a metal frame. It is a robust, reliable tight locking mechanism.
A vintage Lumured purse with a long crossover body strap is rare and unusual in an elongated purse shape. It is ideal for hands-free travel or events in today's world; a tight solid barrel hinge closure protects items securely.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 31" strap length drop
- 7 1/2" depth
- 1/4" width
- 6 1/2" length
CONDITION
Near Mint
Cleaned - Ready to wear
The beading is in excellent tight condition, and none of the beads are missing.
The purse interior is clean and beautiful, without any stains or rips.
A small area underneath the strap with a slightly deeper cream coloring is not noticeable and does not affect the wear. Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Era: 1950s
Tag/label: Lumured Made In U.S.A. Pat. No 2,587,132
Material Fabric: beads, lining taffeta
1950s Cream Floral Beaded Clutch
Vintage 50s gorgeous floral beaded sequin shimmer silk purse has a beautiful scallop flap front with snap closure.
The bag has an interior pocket large enough to hold lipstick, a compact, and a card.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 9" length
- 1" depth
- 5" height
CONDITION
Cleaned and ready to wear.
The purse lining has some stain from vintage age opening and closing—one missing bead. Beads and sequins are sewn tight without any loss—a rare item.
Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Era: 1950s
Tag/label - Handmade in Hong Kong
Material: beads/sequin/silk satin
Reticule Crochet Lace Silk Drawstring Purse
This lovely rare mid-1890s to 1900s silk reticule purse is a beautiful light cognac and umber brown color and is a conical shape with a hanging tassel.
The purse features an intricate, delicate crochet lace pattern, a scalloped top edge, and double drawstrings with tassels. This purse fabric is silk, and the crochet feels like mercerized crochet luster silky cotton. I have not seen another like this after extensive research.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 10 1/2" length
- 4 1/2" width
It is measured flat across the top.
- 5 1/2" width
It is measured flat across the middle.
- 5" hanging tassel
CONDITION
Excellent
Clean interior, no stains or odors. Due to age, the purse was brushed lightly, vacuumed with a screen, and lightly steamed.
This purse is in beautiful condition for its age and handling. Crochet has no pulls or breaks and is tight—fabric and straps are sturdy for rare special occasions and as a collectible. The fabric is also in excellent condition, without any fabric decay or tears I can find. A tiny area on the material is lighter than others. This area is so little to discover.
Crochet has a nice deep yellow gold-aged coloring. Both sides of the purse are in photographs for further inspection of the bag. It is photographed with white tissue paper inside to show the crochet pattern.
Please see the photographs for further inspection.
Era: 1890 -1900s
Reticule History
The purse is called the "Reticule" in France; England called it the "Indispensable."
Reticules are small drawstring purses, also known as the indispensable purse, which were the first actual handbag carried by women from the 17th to 19th centuries. With changing fashions, the full-skirted dresses with pockets fell out of style during the 18th century after the discovery of Pompeii, creating a trend for slimline silhouettes from Greek and Roman styles, leaving women without a way to carry their small daily items. Thus came the handbag invented with a cord or chain was born.
Reticule bags were handmade by ladies at home to show their feminine skills. At the same time, it allowed them the freedom to be an artist and design a one-of-a-kind purse or plainer everyday bag. Manufacturing in the 19th century immensely helped with the development of new materials.
In the 16th century, the first handbag was attached to a chatelaine hook to carry keys, sewing items, and other bags due to voluminous skirts. You could wear bags on each hip, referred to as thigh pockets.
Island Harry Haslett Bag
Floral vintage 90s, Island Harry Haslett beige crochet double strap bag.
Lovely soft cotton lining. An outside zipper and inside pocket and zipper.
The raised floral crochet on this bag is just gorgeous. This a unique gift for someone who enjoys beautiful crochet bags.
PURSE MEASUREMENTS
- 5" handle drop
- 7" depth
- 7" length
CONDITION
Mint
Organically Dry Cleaned - Ready to wear.
Please look at closeups in photographs for a more detailed inspection.
Tag/label: Island Harry Haslett
Fabric: cotton/silk crochet
Origin: Indonesia