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#362
I love vintage handbags. They are usually such high quality and well executed designs. They last years and add individuality to an outfit now. I buy and sell them, but I love every single one I buy and am sad to see them go. Glad to see so many fans here!
 
#364
Hi everyone im new here and forgive me if im crashing someone else's thread because i have no idea how all this works. I just have a question and was wondering if there was anyone here that could help me id my very old vintage clutch wristlet???? I question because im not even sure if that is the proper term to use when describing. i will try to insert a photo but if it doesnt its because i have no idea what im doing as mentioned already lol thanks for any help you can give me. also if no one can help to identify, maybe some of you could give me some terms to describe the bag when searching online???? thank you very much!!!!

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#365
OldFashionLuver said:
Hi everyone im new here and forgive me if im crashing someone else's thread because i have no idea how all this works. I just have a question and was wondering if there was anyone here that could help me id my very old vintage clutch wristlet???? I question because im not even sure if that is the proper term to use when describing. i will try to insert a photo but if it doesnt its because i have no idea what im doing as mentioned already lol thanks for any help you can give me. also if no one can help to identify, maybe some of you could give me some terms to describe the bag when searching online???? thank you very much!!!!

http://www2.snapfish.com/snapfish/f...21063152013,"vp":"s","sb":5},"svm":{"v":"s"}}
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Hi and welcome to tPF!! For some reason the link isn't leading to a photo. Maybe try photobucket. Lots of people here use that and it works.
 
#366
Hi everyone,

I have this lovely vintage Koret in patent leather. I was wondering if anyone else knows anything about this particular bag, the style, year, etc.?

I'm planning to sell it, although I am conflicted because the workmanship is so detailed and the clasp so unusual.

Any help would be appreciated.

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I am having problems with the photo. I have it uploaded here: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/257/dsc04400mm.jpg/

TIA :-)
 
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#367
NorthSideGirl said:
Hi everyone,

I have this lovely vintage Koret in patent leather. I was wondering if anyone else knows anything about this particular bag, the style, year, etc.?

I'm planning to sell it, although I am conflicted because the workmanship is so detailed and the clasp so unusual.

Any help would be appreciated.

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I am having problems with the photo. I have it uploaded here: http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/257/dsc04400mm.jpg/

TIA :-)
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Here's a little history: http://bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.KoretInc

I own a Koret and they are incredibly well made vintage bags. The site I just gave you also sells bags and the best way to estimate a price is to just look at what other vaguely similar bags are selling for. Sadly, I'm noticing that vintage bags just don't demand high prices in relation to their quality at times. Unless it's a really premiere designer. Good luck. Beautiful bag.
 
#368
Jessi319 said:
Here's a little history: http://bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.KoretInc

I own a Koret and they are incredibly well made vintage bags. The site I just gave you also sells bags and the best way to estimate a price is to just look at what other vaguely similar bags are selling for. Sadly, I'm noticing that vintage bags just don't demand high prices in relation to their quality at times. Unless it's a really premiere designer. Good luck. Beautiful bag.
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Jessi319,

Thank you so much! I looked around online, but hadn't found that website for the bagladyemporium. The information was very interesting, and given the times, gave some nice context to the other designers during that era.

I've noticed that about Vintage bags, as well. A vintage Louis commands far more than the Koret bags I've seen, yet the Koret I have has esquisite detail.
 
#369
Yesterday while thrifting, I spotted this beauty. She was only $2.80!! This is such a beautiful example of Vintage framed purses. It's a Bienen-Davis. Still has the attached coin purse and mirror with satin pocket. In wonderful condition too!! Love the curvey lines of her with the kisslock top.

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#370
What a gorgeous bag! On some levels, I'm surprised that these beauties haven't found much higher price tags after the Mad Men craze. I've noticed the influence from the show on fashion, and many styles from the 60's are gracing their influence currently. I was at a consignment Antiques reseller during the time Mad Men was featuring their "client" Lucky Strike. There was a Lucky Strike logo'd ashtray from the 60's or 70's, and they were asking $60 plus tax (at that time, our rate was 10.25%)!

Surely our lovely vintage bags of that era or there abouts should be worth more than an ashtray! But apparently the demand market for these bags is uneven in terms of value versus cost.
 
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NorthSideGirl said:
What a gorgeous bag! On some levels, I'm surprised that these beauties haven't found much higher price tags after the Mad Men craze. I've noticed the influence from the show on fashion, and many styles from the 60's are gracing their influence currently. I was at a consignment Antiques reseller during the time Mad Men was featuring their "client" Lucky Strike. There was a Lucky Strike logo'd ashtray from the 60's or 70's, and they were asking $60 plus tax (at that time, our rate was 10.25%)!

Surely our lovely vintage bags of that era or there abouts should be worth more than an ashtray! But apparently the demand market for these bags is uneven in terms of value versus cost.
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I agree. i was really hoping Mad Men would bring the vintage bag business along a bit. Maybe it will help. With Pan Am , and other shows like it coming out, it couldn't hurt. We'll see.
 
#374
I love all vintage bags and especially Lucite purses. I found a nice box purse that I thought was Lucite, but it tested positive for Bakelite. Except for the hardware, it is in near mint condition. The name on the inside is Hardy. I've only been able to find a few Bakelite Hardy box purses online, but no info on the maker. There is one for sale on Etsy and the seller says that it is by the Hardy that produced Bakelite fishing gear. I checked the logo for the Hardy that produced the fishing gear and it's not like this logo at all, so I don't believe this box purse is from that maker. Would anyone know if this Hardy could possibly be Will Hardy's (Wilardy) father that also manufactured purses under Handbag Specialties? Will Hardy started working for his father in the late 40's. It's odd that I've haven't been able to find any purses produced by his father to compare logos. I'm hoping someone here knows something about this maker. Here is the purse. The last photo has the logo. - http://www.use.com/editset.pl?set=f2fafd8c82221dc9d2dc
 
#375
baglands said:
I love all vintage bags and especially Lucite purses. I found a nice box purse that I thought was Lucite, but it tested positive for Bakelite. Except for the hardware, it is in near mint condition. The name on the inside is Hardy. I've only been able to find a few Bakelite Hardy box purses online, but no info on the maker. There is one for sale on Etsy and the seller says that it is by the Hardy that produced Bakelite fishing gear. I checked the logo for the Hardy that produced the fishing gear and it's not like this logo at all, so I don't believe this box purse is from that maker. Would anyone know if this Hardy could possibly be Will Hardy's (Wilardy) father that also manufactured purses under Handbag Specialties? Will Hardy started working for his father in the late 40's. It's odd that I've haven't been able to find any purses produced by his father to compare logos. I'm hoping someone here knows something about this maker. Here is the purse. The last photo has the logo. - http://www.use.com/editset.pl?set=f2fafd8c82221dc9d2dc
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http://bagladyemporium.com/BLU/index.php?n=Main.Wilardy Bag Lady Emporium/ Bag Lady University is the best place I've found for information but not sure if this will help. Very cool bag!!
 
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