Forget stocking fillers – it’s handbags that are in demand for Christmas
19 November 2021 Designer handbags are coveted presents and pre-owned or second-hand versions are the best way to buy the top brands at attractive prices.A Christian Dior pink micro handbag estimated at £400-600 at Chiswick Auctions on November 30.
Here is a selection of five branded handbags at auction from Christian Dior to Louis Vuitton.
1. Christian Dior handbag
This Christian Dior handbag (pictured above) is described as a micro bag with a metallic pink glazed handle and strap and gunmetal and pink chrome tone hardware. It is estimate at £400-600 at Chiswick Auctions' Designer Handbags and Fashion sale on November 30 and includes a detachable strap, authenticity card, dustbag and box.
2. Vintage Gucci bag
This vintage Gucci red leather bag is from the 1970s. It is not in perfect condition but it estimated at £80-120 at Thimbleby & Shorland's Antiques & Collectables timed auction ending on November 28.
3. Louis Vuitton drawstring bag
This Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas Noe drawstring bag comes with a dust bag and is estimated at £200-300 at Sworders' Jewellery and Gifts auction on December 2.
4. Mulberry bag and purse
This Mulberry Bayswater black leather bag comes with a matching purse as well as its original dust bag, and carrier bag and box. It is estimated at £400-600 at Lyon & Turnbull's Jewellery, Watches & Silver sale on December 7-8.
5. Vintage Hermès handbag
This small vintage crocodile skin Hermès handbag in black is estimated at €800-1200 at Maison Jules Veilinghuis' Fine Arts & Antiques sale on November 27-28.
For more information view our guide to buying handbags at auction.