Designer Bags / Purses Information and Price Guide - Beaded Bags

Van Cleef & Arpels Bags and Purses

B B Administrator — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:02:54 +0000

Van Cleef & Arpels Bags and Purses. Van Cleef & Arpels was founded in 1896 by Alfred Van Cleef and his father-in-law Salomon Arpels in Paris. Their pieces often feature flowers, animals, and fairies, and have been worn by style icons such as Farah Pahlavi, the Duchess of Windsor, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor, Eva Perón. and Queen Nazli of Egypt. Reference: Wikipedia.

In addition to jewelry, Van Cleef & Arpels also made some exquisite bags and purses. These were often made of gold or set with gemstones.

Below are some examples and price guides of Van Cleef & Arpels bags and purses including a 14K gold and diamond clutch and a ruby set purse. There is also an example of their makers mark.

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Faraone Bags and Purses

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Faraone Bags and Purses. Faraone was particularly active during the 1940’s to 1960’s. We have not found much information on this company but it appears they had strong links with Tiffany’s.

Below are some examples of Faraone bags and purses including a gold and diamond evening bag and a two colored gold evening bag. There is also an example of Farone’s maker’s mark which should not be confused with Farone Mennella, another notable jeweler based in the US.

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Bourdier Bags and Purses

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Théodule Bourdier was a noted goldsmith. He won at least two gold medals at the Exposition Universelles in Paris. In the treatise “French Jewellery of the 19th Century”, Henri Vever mentions him only twice. Reference: Bonham’s

Below are some examples and price guides of Bourdier bags and purses including a rectangular platinum, diamond and seed pearl evening bag round bag with seed pearl fringe

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Judith Leiber Beaded Bags

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Judith Leiber Beaded Bags. Judith Leiber founded her business in 1963 and has become renown for her innovative handbags / purses. They are not beaded in the technical sense of being sewn with threads but deserve to be mentioned in their own right, as works of art.

Below are some examples of Judith Leiber beaded bags including a silver crystal jaguar evening bag and an unusual watermelon clutch bag.

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Tiffany & Co Beaded Bags

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Tiffany & Co Beaded Bags. Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany. Reference: Wikipedia

Renown for their glass and lamps, Tiffany also made and retailed beaded bags. Below are some examples of Tiffany & Co beaded bags including an example of their maker’s mark and a sapphire and gold beaded purse.

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Chanel Beaded Bags

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Chanel Beaded Bags. The House of Chanel (Chanel S.A.) originated in 1909 when Gabrielle Chanel, aka Coco Chanel, opened a millinery shop at 160 Boulevard Malesherbes, the ground floor of the Parisian flat of the socialite and textile businessman Étienne Balsan, of whom she was the mistress.

The Chanel logo comprises two interlocked, opposed letters-C, one faced left, one faced right. The logotype was given to Chanel by the Château de Crémat, Nice, and was not registered as a trademark until the first Chanel shops were established. Along with other makers, Chanel is a target of counterfeiters. An authentic classic Chanel handbag retails from around US$4,150, while a counterfeit usually costs around US$200. Beginning in the 1990s, all authentic Chanel handbags were numbered. Reference: Wikipedia

The entwined letters often form part of the design of Chanel handbags, especially the clasp. Below are some examples of Chanel beaded bags and examples of makers mark.

Chanel Made in France Lable

Entwined “C’s” Chanel clasp

Chanel Box Frame Evening Bag Beaded Satin Small – Exterior Color: Black – Interior Color: Black – Exterior Material: Satin, Beaded

Sold for US$1,300 at DTLA Auctioneers in 2022

Vintage Authentic CHANEL CC Cosmetic Purse Vanity Hand Bag Beaded.

Sold for US$380 at Annzstiques Auction House in 2022

CHANEL CC Logos Chain Party Hand Bag Purse Clear Light Blue Beaded

Size: Small
Accents: Beaded
Model: Party Hand Bag
Style: Hand Bag
Handle Style: Top Handle
Bag Height: 5.1

Sold for US$24,000 at Bidhaus in 2022

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