Five Vintage Hand Bags, Mid 20th Century

This lot includes five bags.

THE FIRST
Black glass beaded Hobe frame bag set with green, clear, and yellow stones and cabochons in gold-tone frame, lined in cream satin, and top clasp closure.
Label: "Bags by... Josef"

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

9.5" L x 4" H x 2.5" W

Main textile: Black glass beaded fabric

Lining: Cream silk satin

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Interior details: Two interior back slip pockets, interior front slip pocket

Additions: Satin coin purse with snap closure

Country of origin: Hand Beaded in U.S.A.

THE SECOND
Gold-tone metal and silver-tone metal woven clutch with braided gold-tone metal trimming, a silver rhinestone "CSR" monogram on the front, and attached interior mirror.
Label: N/A

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

7.75" L x 3.75" H x 1.75" W

Main textile: Gold- and silver-tone woven metal

Trim: Gold-tone metal braid

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Straps: Missing

Interior details: Mirror attached to top flap

Country of origin: Made in Italy

THE THIRD
Etched silver-tone metal hard case cosmetics compact with inset brass designs, internal mirror, lipstick tube, and two loose powder compartments with spring clasp closure; paired with black faille and satin carry case.
Label: M. Buccellati

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

6" L x 3" H x 1" W

4.5" Handle Drop on Carry Case

Main textile: Silver-tone etched metal

Trim: Brass insets

Hardware type: Silver-tone metal

Handles: Black silk faille and satin carry case

Interior details: Internal mirror set in lid, spring set lipstick tube, two loose powder compartments

Additions: Pouf protector tray

Country of origin: N/A

THE FOURTH
Champagne glass seed bead reticule with Art Nouveau multi-hued beaded pattern, crocheted top opening, lined in taupe striped silk, and black braided cord.
Label: N/A

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

8" L x 9.75" H x 6" W

17" Handle Drop

Main textile: Beaded pink knit

Trim: Ecru crocheted silk thread

Lining: Taupe satin stripe crepe

Hardware type: N/A

Handles: Single black braided cording

Interior details: Two interior slip pockets

Additions: Dust bag included

Country of origin: N/A

THE FIFTH
Gold-tone metal lamé frame bag with scrolled Art Nouveau gold-tone metal spring clasp and coiled metal handle, and lined in cream silk satin.
Label: Saks Fifth Avenue

Style/Serial Number: N/A

Detailed Features

8" L x 5.5" H x 1" W

5.5" Handle Drop

Main textile: Gold-tone metal lamé

Lining: Cream silk satin

Hardware type: Gold-tone metal

Handles: Single metal coil handle for hand carry

Interior details: Interior front and back slip pockets

Additions: N/A

Country of origin: Made in France

Property from the Collection of Michelle Smith, Washington, D.C.