handbagquestions

Hi Everyone! I am stumped on this bag, I was wondering if any of you lovely folks could point me in the right direction please? The bag in question is a well made leather Satchel Crossbody almost dooney and bourke standards, like with precise yellow stitches and red waxed edges. The only...

Hi! I went thrifting and found this gorgeous purse for 25€. I live in Germany and I would like to know if anyone could help me to find out the real value of this purse and where it's from. Thank you!!

I have an unusual Walborg handbag made in Italy. It has a cameo clasp and gold tone frame with an unusual stamp on it. I am trying to identify the marking as well as date the bag. Any assistance would be welcome. Thanks, Cheryl

Aloha!!! Below are photos of a Le Must De Cartier Paris envelope leather clutch, I’m trying to figure out the year this was made. Through my research I’ve found out that the Le Must De Cartier line came out in 1973, also when they coined the ox blood burgundy their color. Some exact ones being...

Does anyone know the name of this Vivienne Westwood bag? I’ve been scouring the internet, and I cannot find any info. I assume it’s from the early 2000’s, but I am not sure…. I found these photos on a resale website, but the item listing did not have a name for the bag. (And the bag was sold...

Am I looking at 30s? 40s? 50s? I have seen this referred to as Point de Beauvais and wondering if that's an appropriate term? Thanks for any help Lauren

Hello all! Picked up these little beauties online. I'd love if you could tell me more about them, are they both coin purses? Both roughly 2.75"L. The black beaded one has 'PAT, MAR 25. 90' which I assume means patented March 25, 1890? I know that doesn't necessarily mean that it's that old but I...

Hiya my lovely knowledgable lot! I fell in love with this bag the style is very unique and the shape is interesting. I got it from a charity shop. As a hobby I restore leather items feed, maintain, small repairs etc. I got this bag mostly for me because I thought it was fun. I got it from an...

Hello! Hoping someone knows the maker of the red handbag in the Hitchcock film Dial M for Murder. The costume designer was Moss Mabry. Thank you!

This belonged to my grandmother born in 1917. Found when cleaning out her house. It's not in the greatest condition but I am curious as to what it exactly is. There's no markings except for the flower on the cap.

Hello I want to know, if anybody know the model of this Loewe bag, I think it’s vintage

I recently inherited an exquisite antique petit point purse from my great grandmother and have been trying to date it and if at all possible find out any other information I can about it's origins! It is approximately 4x5 inches (not including chain and tassel) and completely flat when shut...

Hiya So I scored this bag today at a charity shop - fairly sure it’s leather and it’s super soft. Wondering what to clean it with as it’s a bit grubby? Also does anyone know if these things are worth much if I decide to sell it? Many thanks Poppy x

First post here so firstly good morning and hi! I’ve acquired this Ponyskin vintage bag and would appreciate if anyone can help id it for me. Many thanks x

Hi there, I’m just wondering if anyone has any information on the below Pierre Balmain bag. I believe it’s 1960s calf skin. But that’s all I know :) Any information at all would be awesome!

Hello all, I recently acquired a handbag from a family member and have no idea of how to identify what leather/skin it is. I am a handbag lover, but unfortunately have very little knowledge on vintage items! The only background information I have on the bag is that it was purchased in the...

Hi there! I've recently received a stunning tooled leather handbag with the most unique etched peacock clasp and am hoping to get some insight on it (decade, terminology, pricing, etc.). I'd be thrilled to hear the community's thoughts on this magical piece❤️

I bought this beautiful vintage suede handbag, and I am having a difficult time making out the name printed on the lining in gold. Much has rubbed off, but in the right light you can still make out some letters. It looks to me like the letters are “FS-a-k”. I contacted T&F Slack Shoemakers, but...

I need help identifying this piece it has serial numbers under the tag 022-261-1142

Dear Forum, I have a nice quality, vintage lizard skin purse or clutch bag. I'd like to ID the maker and would be grateful for any help. There is a silver logo on the front of the purse (photo attached). Looks like an elongated 'J'. There is also a stamp to the brass mouth of the inner...

Hi lovely humans! Do any of you have the vaguest inkling as to when the Koret bag shown (see images below) might have been manufactured? I found it at a thrift store a while back and am trying to find out more about it. Thank you, thank you, thank you for any light you can shed!

Hello all, I had the wonderful luck of purchasing some Schiaparelli purses, I have done a little research but still having difficulty, I have seen one label in the label resource which looks identical from a late 50s sweater. The style of the purse looks earlier, possibly 40s to me so was...

Hello, I purchased this vintage handbag, and the gold lettering has worn off so much that it is very hard to read. I have 2 reseller friends who think that it is Bloomingdale's. The handbag is very well made, and I could see where it might read bloomingdale's. My only concern is that all...

Hi everyone! I'm new to your forum but am an avid thrift/vintage aficionado! Y'all seem awesome. Anyway, I got this beautiful little Meeker purse today at the Salvation Army and I would love some help dating it. It's genuine steerhide that's lined and stitched with nylon so I know it's post...

cutest little purse ever. There are 20 fur tails on this purse. I am trying to idenify what type of animal the tails came from. The tails are about the size of a pencil and range from 2.5 to 6". They are white with dark brown ends. Any help would be appreciated. thank you

I ran across and older member post on identifying a Walborg handbag, but I don't see anything recent. I am interested in learning more information on this pictured handbag. Please help. Thanks!

This is a label from an evening bag that is believed to date to the early 20th century. I need help identifying the maker and confirm what dates the bag may come from.

Hi! I'm trying to date this mini crochet bag. It has no tags but it has a metal talon zipper with a circle pull. Does anyone know when this is from?

Hello! I'm looking for any information about this purse. It's woven with a southwestern design, and looks like it was made by Native Americans. I have no idea where to find any information about its origin or tribe. Any info or ideas would be so appreciated thanks!

Hello! This vintage 90s(?) bag manufacturer doesn't seem to have much of a following. Google has zero search results for the company; eBay search results show no other MERCANTI bags for sale. Any information, links or leads on information would be helpful. This bag is a nice-sized clutch...