This beautiful bag was made in the Waalwijk factory of the Blok van Heijst company. In the first half of the 20th century, Blok van Heijst was a leading company in the field of luxury leather goods such as bags and shoes.
This beautiful bag was made in the Waalwijk factory of the Blok van Heijst company. In the first half of the 20th century, Blok van Heijst was a leading company in the field of luxury leather goods such as bags and shoes.
A Legend Finds a New Owner On July 10, 2025, the very first Birkin bag, custom-made for Jane Birkin in 1984, went up for auction at Sotheby's in Paris. After an intense ten-minute bidding war, the bag sold to a private Japanese collector for €7 million (approximately $10.1 million including fees), making it the most expensive handbag ever.
Are bags from the past really of better quality? In this interview with EenVandaag it becomes clear that there is a big difference between the leather quality of then and now. While consumers increasingly desire perfect, trend-sensitive items, this often comes at the expense of sustainability. Leather, made from animal skins, is no longer what it once was. Curious about the impact of these changes and how you can still opt for quality? Read on and discover how you can do yourself and the environment a favor with a quality bag!
On Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March, Valuable th'Ing is organizing the Vintage Atelier Days for the second time this year. You are very welcome to view, try on and buy the
Collector's item: vintage snakeskin handbag - Zumpolle, 1950's. This is truly a collector's item! This handbag was made in the 1950s. At that time, reptile leather use was at its peak. The pieces of leather are sewn together in the middle.
This beautiful clutch was made by the renowned Amsterdam company Verweegen & Kok, which closed its doors for good at the end of the 1960s.
The Picard clutch: looking for a manufacturing date One of the first bags I purchased for Waardevol d'Ing is a black trapezoidal clutch made of beautiful black cowhide leather. The bracket is covered with the same leather. A flap that falls from the back of the bag over the bracket to the front and through a loop
