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Unusual Snakeskin Clad Nautilus Shell Purse
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Nautilus Shell Purse clad in different panels of colored snakeskin in shades of rasberry
Category
1980s Unknown Shoulder Bags
Multiple Shells Purse, Indonesia, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indonesian purse made of a multitude of different shells.
All connected by natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell, Twine
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art
Materials
Tortoise Shell
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Yves Saint Laurent Shell Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Straw clutch decorated with a shell.
Additional information:
Dimensions
Category
1960s French Clutches
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Shells Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Black Lizard Crystal Shells Clutch in very good condition. Black lizard exterior
Category
1980s Clutches
1940s Art Deco Ebony Iridescent Glass Beaded Evening Purse
Located in University City, MO
1940s Exquisite ebony art deco glass carnival beaded evening purse
The elegant oval-shaped
Category
1940s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Black Shell-Shaped Vintage Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bag made of shell-shaped trimmings with transparent resin handles.
Additional information
Category
1960s French Top Handle Bags
Whimsical Sea Life Decoupage Box Purse by Billie Ross of Palm Beach
Located in University City, MO
box purse is decorated
with schools of fish surrounded by a collection of sea shells
The under
Category
1970s Unknown Novelty Bags
1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Flo Raye Originals Ice Blue Ostrich Saucer Hat w Pearlescent Floral Purse: Frosted pastel
Category
1950s American Novelty Bags
Size: One size fits all
1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the 1980s Swarovski Crystal Sea Shell Handbag, a stunning mini vintage evening bag that
Category
1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac a Dos Ellipse Backpack Shell 86lk711s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0919
Made In: France
Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 3.5" Height: 11.5"
Shoulder Handle Drop: 13.5"
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
( 6.5/10 or BC )
L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: EMILIO PUCCI Jana c.1960 "Idolo" Signature Print Silk & Leather Top Handle Purse
Category
1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
DRIES VAN NOTEN Black Tortoise Shell Leather Synthetic Bag
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Color 2: Tortoise Shell
Type of Leather: Leather
Fabric: Synthetic
Age Group: Adult
Style Bag
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
1970s Vintage GUCCI Hard Shell Leather Crossbody Bag Brown
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare vintage GUCCI hard-shell crossbody bag is crafted of pigskin leather in brown featuring a
Category
1970s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Gucci 1980s Gold Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Tone Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag. This vintage stunner is not just a handbag; it's a piece of
Category
1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1980s Gucci Grey Suede Convertible Cross Crossbody Hard Shell
By Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
clam shell style bag is constructed in a light grey suede contrasted with a darker grey leather at the
Category
1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
LOEWE tan brown leather SMALL SHELL TOTE Shoulder Bag
By Loewe
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Loewe Small Shell tote bag in tan smooth calfskin. Unlined featuring flat top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Gucci Brown/Black Tortoise Shell Patent Leather Large Hysteria Hobo
By Gucci
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
safe. Created from tortoise shell patent leather, the Gucci crest accents on the front add a
Category
2010s Italian Hobo Bags
S/S 1992 Gianni Versace Runway Rhinestone Gold Shell Jewel Chain Crossbody Bag
By Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
large rhinestone-covered shell and starfish accents. An ultra-rare find, this Gianni Versace runway bag
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Saint Laurent Monogram Ellipse MM Octagon Shell Bowler 860495
By Saint Laurent
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx)
...
Category
20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford Gold Leather Coral Shell Rope Shoulder Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
surrounds a leopard spotted shell. Below, another brown and white spotted shell pendant hangs. The shell
Category
Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags
Gucci Tortoise Shell Handbag with Hysteria Hardware and Signature GG Logo
By Gucci
Located in Kingston, NY
This Gucci bag features a black gold tone tortoise shell brown patent leather design. The stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
ready-to-wear. A natural shell adorns the front of this bag, making it the perfect beach vacation
Category
1960s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 6.25 in W 10.2 in D 1.75 in
Chanel Classic Flap Soft Shell Vertical Quilted Jumbo Orange Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Shell Flap Bag Vertical Quilted Nylon Jumbo is a limited edition piece from the brands
Category
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
H 8 in W 3 in L 12 in
1990s Raquel Sitwell Black Suede Leather Tortoise Shell Vintage 90s Shoulder Bag
By Raquel Sitwell
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic and classic RAQUEL SITWELL black suede and faux tortoise shell structured shoulder bag! Medium
Category
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Early 1990s Donna Karan Gold Sculptural Hard Shell Mini Crossbody Evening Bag
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A gorgeous gold-tone Donna Karan evening bag from the early 1990s. This petite bag showcases a large gold-tone metal exterior and includes a small black drawstring pocket on the oppo...
Category
1990s American Top Handle Bags
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Category
Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Grey & Multicolor Edie Parker Acrylic Clutch
By Edie Parker
Located in New York, NY
hardware, a shell motif at the front side, optional chain-link shoulder strap, and a top clasp closure
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Purple Rhinestone Convertible Clutch
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Summer 2000 collection. Seen on the runway in various colorways, this hard shell bag is crafted from
Category
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Gold Abstract Rhinestone Convertible
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Summer 2000 collection. Seen on the runway in various colorways, this hard shell bag is crafted from
Category
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
S/S 2000 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Gold Abstract Rhinestone Clutch
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
/Summer 2000 collection. Seen on the runway in various colorways, this hard shell bag is crafted from
Category
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
Fendi Hard Case Logo Clutch
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
in black patent leather, a hard case exterior with a neutral colored speckled tortoise shell finish
Category
Early 2000s Italian Clutches
Vintage Seashell Handbag
Located in New York, NY
This vintage seashell purse is so sweet! I have a soft spot for anything shell-shaped, and I love
Category
Mid-20th Century Novelty Bags
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Large Black Glossy Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
entirely of black crocodile, this bag features a clam shell closure and gold accents at the base of the
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
F/W 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Butterfly Holographic Shoulder Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
silver-tone clam shell closure. The perfect unique and girly addition to any wardrobe, this Dolce
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
-forward and functional.
This rare Bottega Veneta hard shell clutch/ bag from 1980s done in purple woven
Category
1980s Italian Shoulder Bags
H 5 in W 7.75 in D 1.5 in
Charming Handmade Artisan Sea Life Woven Wicker Rope Summer Handbag c 1970
Located in University City, MO
cluster of organic sea shells with gold enamel accents; with small resin enamel pearls & small diamante
Category
1970s Unknown Novelty Bags
Vintage CHANEL Jelly Tote Bag with Pouch Neutral Gray PM
By Chanel
Located in Bangkok, TH
condition with minor signs of wear
Outside: Minor marks on shell
Inside: Minimal signs of wear
Edges: Minor
Category
1990s French Tote Bags
DIOR X RIMOWA Hand Case Black Oblique Aluminum
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
, a key and combination lock, and an interior zipper pocket.
BRAND: Dior
COLOR: Black
MATERIAL: Shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Briefcases and Attachés
White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Celluloid Lid and Long Strap, 1950s
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This charming 1950s purse is a true vintage gem. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it
Category
Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
trimmed with black grey silver and clear swarovski crystals. Top shell covered in crystals while head
Category
1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Lizard Encrusted Artisan Clutch c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal lizard encrusted artisan clutch purse c 1970s
The exquisite artisan
Category
1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag, Sculpture, West Africa
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Tribal Bronze Purse, Bag West Africa
early-mid 20th century.
leather and shell details.
Category
Vintage 1950s Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Chanel Classic double Flap shoulder bag in Pink quilted lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
(egg shell), silver-plated metal hardware, silver-plated metal snake chain allowing a hand, shoulder or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Fendi Cuoio Romano Selleria Bi-Color Medium Peekaboo Iconic Satchel Orange Stone
By Fendi
Located in Denver, CO
released relaxes the outer shell and is carried by a leather top handle or a leather crossbody shoulder
Category
2010s Top Handle Bags
Emerald & Ruby Silk Jewel Embroidered Evening Bag
Located in New York, NY
the Kings and the royals in India. Egg shell, off white silk dupioni is embroidered in silver metal
Category
2010s Indian Evening Bags and Minaudières
UNWORN Fendi Y2K Exotic Black FF Logo Zucchino Abalone Embroidered Baguette Bag
By Fendi
Located in Switzerland, CH
Magnetic flap
Fendi FF logo clasp with an iridescent abalone shell inlay
Adjustable lizard skin loop
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Cheetah Velvet Top Handle Evening Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
silver-tone clam shell closure.
Approximate Measurements:
Length: 8"
Width: 7"
Depth: 3"
Handle Drop: 4"
Category
1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel 1996 Collector's Edition Brown Daim Ecaille Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Atlanta, GA
about this rare beauty is the brown acrylic shell top and strap as well as matching logo plate. It is
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas COFFRET TRESOR 24 Trunk Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
. Features hard shell, logo stamped leather trim with brass rivets and corner reinforcements. Closes with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas COFFRET TRESOR 24 Trunk Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
. Features hard shell, logo stamped leather trim with brass rivets and corner reinforcements. Closes with a
Category
2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Classic double Flap shoulder bag in Pink quilted lambskin, SHW
By Chanel
Located in Paris, IDF
(egg shell), silver-plated metal hardware, silver-plated metal snake chain allowing a hand, shoulder or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Silver Leather Gabrielle Hobo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
pocket
Hard shell bottom
Made in Italy
Composition
EXTERIOR: Leather
INTERIOR: Cloth textile
Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags
1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag
Located in Toronto, Ontario
good vintage condition - a small puncture in the plastic over the shells. Not serious enough to have an
Category
1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags
Fendi Borsa Pochette To You Snakeskin Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
patchwork with a tortoise shell enamel in the center, this handbag is so unique and reminiscent of the 90's
Category
1980s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Judith Leber Multicolor Swarovski Crystal Embellished Clutch
By Judith Lieber
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
most captivating way. The gold-tone hard casing is not just a protective shell; it's a testament to
Category
Early 2000s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Judith Leiber JLP Minaudiere Clutch Double sided Black Silver New with Tag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Judith Leiber Monogram Hinged Hard Shell Clutch JLP Double-sided Black and Silver crystals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières
HERMES c.1995 Vtg Brown Leather Buckle Strap Structured Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Inclusions: Hermes c.1995 bucket shoulder bag. Bag has cylindrical shape, ovular opening at top; hard-shell
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Faux Tortoise Shoulder Bag/Clutch, c.1980s
Located in Alford, MA
Convertible clutch in faux tortoise shell features a textured goldtone clasp and gold chain. The
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
ALEXANDER McQUEEN Pre-Fall 2015 Croc Embossed Leather Metal Cage Box Handbag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
-shell exterior. Black crocodile embossed exterior; metal cage accent near bottom of bag; cage goes
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
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Shell Purse For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary shell purse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a shell purse may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chanel, Judith Leiber and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.
How Much is a Shell Purse?
The price for a shell purse starts at $95 and tops out at $17,900, and on average, selling for $565.
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An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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