handbagquestions

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...

I found an excellent condition Manon suede bag, but I’m not sure if it’s 40’s or 50’s. Can anyone help date the bag?

Hi! I found this. Gorgeous handbag today! Unfortunately I am not familiar with the brand. Can anyone tell me about what it’s worth?

I have this adorable mini circle straw top handle bag with lime green gingham lining on the inside and two matching square cloth napkins/handkerchiefs. There is no label but it looks old and I was wondering if anyone knows around when this could be from?

I am having trouble identifying what type of leather this is. It’s the most velvety leather I have ever felt, and it is extremely delicate and very easily stained with water/oils. It was an estate find and i tested a small spot on the base with a very lightly dampened cloth, and the leather...

I bought this bag in a vintage store in Rome. Could you help identifying if it is a real Valentino or not. And if it is, could anyone point to the approximate time period, please? Thank you!

hello all! So my mother who just turned 69 is starting to go through some of her old fashion items and we found this interesting bag. It has a mesh or chain mail inner liner, while the outside seems to be two inch leather squares that are linked together by chain adornments. This bag was taken...

Hi all I am new to the forum and have a few "vintage" purses that i recently inherited that I would love to learn more about if anyone has any info I would be eternally grateful!

Hey! A couple of months ago this old genuine leather bag was passed down to me by my aunt. There are no labels on the inside, only a small metal label on the outside that reads "roma". It's is in perfect condition (has never been worn). I'm trying to identify the brand but it has proven to be...

Hi y'all. I'm not sure what to call this type of leather, and i am not super good at telling diff types of leather apart. I don't know if i should call it suede or maybe it is Slink? iIt is velvety soft and has no nap. It has a particular grain but doesnt look to show pores that i can tell...

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Good afternoon! I need assistance dating these purses. Thank you in advance.

Hi All, I would love your advice/opinions or a link to a company who can help authenticate this bag. I've purchased for my mother for Mothers Day but really don't want to be giving her a fake. I've paid $275 Thank you for any thoughts that you have <3

Hello everyone I'm Chiara, I am new in this wonderful forum. Congratulations to all. I found this bag gucci hard leather, the inside there are these numbers. Mod. Brev. No. 81383 Can you tell me what it is?

Can anybody help me identify this bag It's a small piece with grey fabric, then clear beads hang on both sides. It has this logo which looks like HC to me, but I could be wrong.

knocking hand emotiHello! Alright well, I've been handed down a purse. (not exactly sure if it is considered vintage or not, but..Anyways) It is for sure original Celine. Not Céline paris! I took it in to get some kind of info from a Celine store. (not knowing anything at all) All the...

This looks to me like an 80's purse - but I cannot find any real "vintage" JPG purses as a comparison!! This one is all leather and has a long flap that covers the whole purse, with a magnetic closure. Also - being vintage and given how much JPG purses sell for NOW.....what on earth can I ask...