Minaudiere Purse

Brown Clutch - Embossed - Leather Like - Elongated / Long Metal Minaudiere - Espresso Brown Clutch - Embossed - Leather Like - Elongated / Long Metal Minaudiere - Espresso
List Price: $60.00
Sale Price: $35.00

10"W x 3"H x 2" DLow rounded oblong clutch with 24k gold plated hardware. High quality piece."Croc-embossed" glazed exteriorGoldtone frame has "diamond" rhinestones covering metal flap with snap closureLuxurious black velvet lining interior...

Minaudiere Purse

GRAY LADYBUG BEETLE CRYSTAL EVENING PURSE MINAUDIERE
GRAY LADYBUG BEETLE CRYSTAL EVENING PURSE MINAUDIERE
Paypal   US $34.97
LEATHER BLACK LIZARD EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
LEATHER BLACK LIZARD EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
Paypal   US $76.00
BROWN SATIN BOXED EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
BROWN SATIN BOXED EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
Paypal   US $56.00
NWT J CREW Crushed Glitter Minaudiere Purse SOLD OUT
NWT J CREW Crushed Glitter Minaudiere Purse SOLD OUT
Paypal   US $30.99
Swarovski Crystal Jewel Handbag Purse Clutch Minaudiere
Swarovski Crystal Jewel Handbag Purse Clutch Minaudiere
   US $449.99
GREEN LEATHER SNAKESKIN EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
GREEN LEATHER SNAKESKIN EVENING MINAUDIERE PURSE CLUTCH
Paypal   US $58.00
SILVER BRUSHED METAL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE PURSE
SILVER BRUSHED METAL SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE PURSE
Paypal   US $54.95
chic WOOD MINAUDIERE CLUTCH PURSE HANDBAG GOLD TASSEL
chic WOOD MINAUDIERE CLUTCH PURSE HANDBAG GOLD TASSEL
Paypal   US $65.00
NWT BEADED MINAUDIERE EVENING BAG PURSE CLUTCH GREEN
NWT BEADED MINAUDIERE EVENING BAG PURSE CLUTCH GREEN
Paypal   US $99.97
NEW Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere PurseHandbag
NEW Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere PurseHandbag
Paypal   US $49.99
Judith Leiber Golden Diamond Shaped Minaudiere Purse
Judith Leiber Golden Diamond Shaped Minaudiere Purse
Paypal   US $1,595.00
Judith Leiber STAR Minaudiere Purse
Judith Leiber STAR Minaudiere Purse
Paypal   US $1,775.00
$129 Swarovski Crystal Gold Minaudiere Evening Purse
$129 Swarovski Crystal Gold Minaudiere Evening Purse
Paypal   US $25.00
BEAUTIFUL BAMBOO WOOD CLUTCH PURSE BAG TAGS MINAUDIERE
BEAUTIFUL BAMBOO WOOD CLUTCH PURSE BAG TAGS MINAUDIERE
Paypal   US $117.00
VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE HANDBAG PURSE
VINTAGE JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE HANDBAG PURSE
Paypal   US $825.00
WOOD MINAUDIERE CLUTCH PURSE HANDBAG ANTHROPOLOGIE
WOOD MINAUDIERE CLUTCH PURSE HANDBAG ANTHROPOLOGIE
Paypal   US $66.00
JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE SWAROVSKI PURSE NEW
JUDITH LEIBER CRYSTAL MINAUDIERE SWAROVSKI PURSE NEW
Paypal   US $1,299.00
Swarovski Crystral Kitten Cat Minaudiere Handbag Purse
Swarovski Crystral Kitten Cat Minaudiere Handbag Purse
Paypal   US $499.00
JUDITH LEIBER MINAUDIERE PASTEL PINSTRIPE PURSE $3200
JUDITH LEIBER MINAUDIERE PASTEL PINSTRIPE PURSE $3200
Paypal   US $1,499.00

Where do I find small, clutch purse-like metal cases to make my own minaudiere handbag?

silver-tone, not mesh...hard and case-like. For example, like a Judith Leiber handbag (they're a fortune).
No luck on eBay so far.

Besides e-bay, you might want to check out this link:

http://www.steptoesantiques.co.uk/acatalog/antique_vintage_purses_cases_vanity_bags_luggage.html

Some of the bags could be "covered"...??? I like your idea and find it intriguing. What a creative, fun project.