Oroton is an Australian fashion house that specializes in luxury handbags and accessories. The company was founded in 1938 by Boyd Lane, who started out as an importer of European textiles. In the 1950s, Oroton began to design and manufacture its own handbags, and quickly became known for its innovative use of metallic mesh. The company's signature mesh bags were a hit with Australian women, and Oroton soon became one of the country's leading fashion brands. Embracing the changing fashion trends and consumer demands of the time, the company rebranded as Oroton in 1951, a name derived from "oro" meaning gold in Spanish and "ton" representing the fabric and textiles aspect of the business.

In the 1970s, Oroton expanded its product range to include a wider variety of handbags, as well as other accessories such as scarves, jewellery, and eyewear. The company also began to export its products more...

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Oroton sterling silver purse. Stamped sterling and 925 Germany,…

Sterling Silver Oroton Purse - Stamped 925 Germany, W390g

Oroton sterling silver purse. Stamped sterling and 925 Germany, W390g

An Oroton leather bag. Features dark chocolate brown leather…

Oroton Dark Chocolate Leather Shoulder Bag

An Oroton leather bag. Features dark chocolate brown leather exterior with a single leather shoulder strap with silver tone rings on each side. Magnetic closure opens to canvas lined interior with zip and slip pockets. Silver tone hardware. Bag dimensions…

A collection of Glomesh handbags, one a vintage bag by Oroton…

Vintage Glomesh Oroton Handbag Collection

A collection of Glomesh handbags, one a vintage bag by Oroton West Germany Glo international

Oroton, Australia: silvertone chainmail & circular frame…

Silver Chainmail Rose Evening Bag

Oroton, Australia: silvertone chainmail & circular frame evening bag, moulded rose decoration to frame, loss of finish on chainmail, otherwise good condition, size: 16 x 26 cm

Good ladies Oroton tote handbag with embossed border, good…

Oroton Tote with Embossed Border - Excellent Condition

Good ladies Oroton tote handbag with embossed border, good condition, appears hardly worn, height 28 cm (excluding handles), length 38 cm

Oroton Cruisse mini clutch in gold as new with tags, comes with…

Oroton Gold Mini Clutch with Tags and Dust Bag

Oroton Cruisse mini clutch in gold as new with tags, comes with dust bag length: 25 cm height: 17 cm

Oroton silver mesh purse tests as 800 silver, 375 grams in…

Oroton 800 Silver Mesh Purse, 375g, Original Box

Oroton silver mesh purse tests as 800 silver, 375 grams in original box

An Oroton white Glomesh handbag and matching wallet and a gold…

Oroton Glomesh Handbag, Wallet & Change Purse Set

An Oroton white Glomesh handbag and matching wallet and a gold mesh change purse (2). Provenance: the Verna Jane Arthur collection

A vintage Oroton silver diamante crystal encrusted evening bag…

Dazzling Vintage Evening Bags from Verna Jane Arthur Collection

A vintage Oroton silver diamante crystal encrusted evening bag and a faux pearl evening bag (2). Provenance: the Verna Jane Arthur collection

An Orton white mesh handbag, a cream mesh shoulder bag and a…

Orton Mesh Handbags and Faux Pearl Purse Set

An Orton white mesh handbag, a cream mesh shoulder bag and a faux pearl purse, includes original Oroton box

An Oroton evening purse, beaded diamante, made in West Germany.

Beaded Diamante Oroton Evening Purse from West Germany

An Oroton evening purse, beaded diamante, made in West Germany.

An Oroton Australia leather handbag

Oroton Leather Handbag from Australia

An Oroton Australia leather handbag

A c.1955 Oroton handbag in original box, navy blue mesh with…

Vintage Oroton Navy Blue Mesh Handbag with Gilt Handle

A c.1955 Oroton handbag in original box, navy blue mesh with gilt & white enamel handle

A Oroton mesh evening bag with violet lining, in original box

Oroton Mesh Evening Bag with Violet Lining in Box

A Oroton mesh evening bag with violet lining, in original box

Oroton travel bag, camel coloured

Camel Oroton Travel Bag

Oroton travel bag, camel coloured

Vintage deep brown Oroton handbag

Deep Brown Oroton Vintage Handbag

Vintage deep brown Oroton handbag

Calvin Klein Tan shoulder bag together with a vintage Oroton…

Tan and Black Vintage Shoulder Bags

Calvin Klein Tan shoulder bag together with a vintage Oroton black embossed leather hand bag

An Oroton clutch together with an Oroton coin purse c.…

Vintage Oroton Clutch and Coin Purse Set

An Oroton clutch together with an Oroton coin purse c. 1970s/1980s; Velour, satin, metal convertible strap, leather; Australian; good condition, some stains to lining, small pin holes to bag

Black leather Oroton handbag, with sunburst clasp together with…

5 Leather Bags: Including Oroton Handbag with Sunburst Clasp

Black leather Oroton handbag, with sunburst clasp together with four other leather bags

Vintage Oroton patent leather clutch, together with a black…

Oroton Clutch and Two Handbags by Top Designers

Vintage Oroton patent leather clutch, together with a black mesh-mail handbag and a cream and black handbag by Russell & Bromely, (3)

Two Oroton leather handbags, one in an oversized clutch style…

Oroton Leather Handbags: Aubergine Clutch & Brown Shoulder Bag

Two Oroton leather handbags, one in an oversized clutch style of aubergine leather with ruched detailing together with a brown suede shoulder bag, (2)

Monogrammed Oroton handbag, with beige leather detailing, never…

Oroton Monogrammed Handbag and Fawn Leather Handbag Duo

Monogrammed Oroton handbag, with beige leather detailing, never used, together with a soft fawn leather handbag with tassel to zip, (2)

Five various ladies Handbags, including 2 various white Oroton…

Assorted Women's Handbags: Oroton, Leather, and Beaded Evening Bag

Five various ladies Handbags, including 2 various white Oroton mesh; 2 various blue leather; and one gold beaded evening bag.