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Bean Form Inlaid Shell Purse
Located in New York, NY
Bean Form Inlaid Shell Purse from the 1980's. Inlaid "scales" of shell are placed over a bean
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1980s American 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
$600
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
Yves Saint Laurent Shell Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Yves Saint Laurent - Straw clutch decorated with a shell.
Additional information:
Dimensions
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1960s French Clutches
Black Bottega Veneta Small Python Hard Shell Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Black Bottega Veneta Small Python Hard Shell Clutch. This clutch features a python skin body, gold
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21st Century and Contemporary European 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
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1980s Clutches
Black Shell-Shaped Vintage Bag
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Bag made of shell-shaped trimmings with transparent resin handles.
Additional information
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1960s French Top Handle Bags
Fendi Baguette Zucca Monogram with Shell Floral Embroidery
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Fendi Baguette Zucca Monogram with Shell Floral Embroidery
These are professional photos of the
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
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 darker grey leather at the
Category
1980s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Berber Shoulder Bag with Metal Conchos and Cowrie Shells Designed by Michelle
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Hobo Bags
ANYA HINDMARCH Cycling black leather trim multi pocket shell backpack bag
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ANYA HINDMARCH Cycling black leather trim multi pocket shell backpack bag
Reference: LAYU/A00063
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2010s Evening Bags and Minaudières
1970s Vintage Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite and Gilded Metal French Hand-Bag
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Vintage Fake Tortoise Shell Lucite French Handbag is a stunning accessory, notable for
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1970s French Top Handle Bags
$396
H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 4.14 in
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
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
1960s Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Rattan Woven Wicker Shell Accordion Bag
By Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in West Hollywood, CA
. A natural shell adorns the front of this bag, making it the perfect beach vacation accessory
Category
1960s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame
Located in Gresham, OR
1950s Black Glossy Patent Handbag with Faux Tortoise Shell Handles and Frame: Classic 1950s style
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
Marguerite Stix Shell Minaudiere with a Pearl and Cabochon Ruby Clasp circa 1965
By Marguerite Stix
Located in New Hope, PA
This rare shell minaudiere from Marguerite Stix has a ruby cabochon and large blister pearl for the
Category
1960s American Evening Bags and Minaudières
$2,500
Size: One Size Fits All
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
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
$8,920
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...
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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
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Antique 1880s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
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
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Mid-20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
$255 Sale Price
40% Off
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Embroidery
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed of a heavy cotton
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wire
$499
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Anglo-Indian Hand-Crafted Clutch Purse or Evening Bag with Inset Stones
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
approximately 1940 in the period Anglo-Indian style. The outer shell of the purse is constructed of a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wire
$499
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
14k White Gold Shell, Mother of Pearl & Onyx Bag Charm Pearl Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
stunning purse charms. This beaded bracelet is crafted with a luxurious blend of gemstones, including Shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Atlas Shell and Wicker Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Shell and wicker purse by Atlas.
Category
1960s American Handbags and Purses
VINTAGE 1940'S LARGE GOLD METAL SHELL TOP HANDBAG PURSE
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a large 1940's gold fancy design metal purse with sea shell top. It has a gold leather
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1940s Handbags and Purses
NEVER USED Chanel ✿*ﾟLIMITED EDITION HARD SHELL Chain Leather Purse Bag Clutch
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
This Chanel 2008 SUPER COOL limited edition hard shell lambskin leather intertwined heavy slim
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21st Century and Contemporary Guianese Clutches
Alexander McQueen "Punk Shell" Clutch
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Aspen, CO
Amazing!! Take this with you to any event!!
- Swarovski crystal eyes and mouth
- Blush color satin under bronze hardware
- Blush color leather interior
- Skull clasp closure
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Yves Saint Laurent Hard Shell Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
All this Yves Saint Laurent long hard shell clutch needs is the perfect outfit. This great piece
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Late 20th Century Clutches
Antique Austrian Leather Purse Tortoise Shell & Enamel Sterling Evening Purse
Located in San Marcos, CA
Elegant as they come, this shell faced evening purse is accented by a fine sterling silver frame
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20th Century Austrian Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rodo small black “shell” handbag, 1980s
By Rodo
Located in Paris, FR
, representing a shell. It opens with a blackened metal hinge. Silvery leather lining, one open pocket.
Circa
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag circa 1920-1940
This unique hand made artisan
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Early 20th Century American Novelty Bags
Chanel Wooden Clam Shell 220711 Ivory Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 9100324
Made In: Italy
Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3.5" Height: 7"
Handle drop: 6"
OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION
( 7/10 or B)
Includes Serial Seal Stic...
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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags
VBH Milano Small Shell/Desert Two Toned Ostrich Top Handle Tote
By VBH
Located in New York, NY
- VBH is an exclusive Italian luxury accessory house based in Roma and has own atelier in Florence where all the bags are made with best materials and by the best artisans in Italy.
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Pm Octagon Sea Shell 870296 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx)
...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
$1,205
H 9.84 in W 5.51 in L 12.2 in
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Mm Octagon Sea Shell Bowler 870281 Brown Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx)
Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx)
Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx)
Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx)
Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx)
Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx)
...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
$770
H 11.8 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Antique 1863 Genuine Tortoise Shell Coin Purse and Notebook Ensemble
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This authentic tortoise shell calendar with antique pencil and matching coin purse is circa 1863
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Desk Accessories
Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
Category
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Judith Leiber Embossed Black Leather Belt with Jeweled Buckle
By Judith Leiber
Located in Houston, TX
herself through her delicate, throughly decorated minaudières. These minaudières were small, hard-shelled
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Late 20th Century American Belts
1950's Charles S. Kahn Lucite Hard Shell Purse
By Charles S. Kahn, Inc.
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950’s Charles S. Kahn lucite purse with silver frosted body and clear top. The top is decorated
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1950s American Top Handle Bags
Fun Sea Shell Bag by Atlas, 1960's.
Located in New York, NY
Fun beach theme bag by Atlas of Hollywood Fla.circa 1960.
Coated white wicker with pearlized bakelite frame and handle. Front has "glass" panel holding an array of seashells a...
Coated white wicker with pearlized bakelite frame and handle. Front has "glass" panel holding an array of seashells a...
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1960s Hong Kong Handbags and Purses
Tortoise Shell Clutch & Shoulder Bag Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This ultra chic vintage tortoise shell clutch, evening bag and or minaudiere is very in now. It
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1960s Unknown Clutches
Saks 5th Ave.leather & faux tortoise shell clutch France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Textured black leather clutch handbag from the 1950s, with faux tortoise shell clasp frame...From
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1960s French Clutches
1950s Tortioise Shell Lucite Gilt Filigree Handbag
Located in University City, MO
1950s Tortoise shell lucite filigree box style handbag
The sleek retro handbag is constructed
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1950s American Novelty Bags
CHANEL Shell "INDEPENDANCE DAY" Bag
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
This pretty little CHANEL second-hand bag was a gift made to VIPs during the "CHANEL AIRLINES" show in 2016. It has the shape of a seashell made of pearly off-white plexiglass. The o...
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2010s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag 1970s
Located in University City, MO
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag c 1970s
The unique artisan handbag is designed
Category
1970s American Novelty Bags
Chanel Runway Minaudière Ombre Pink & Orange Hard Shell Handbag Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this rare runway Chanel Minaudière handbag/clutch:
- Brand: Chanel
- Model: Minaudière
- Year: 2014
- Code: 19424583
- Condition: very good
...
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2010s French Clutches
$7,861
H 5.12 in W 2.37 in L 6.11 in
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
Versace Small Shell Pink Quilted Leather Icon Shoulder Bag
By Versace
Located in Paradise Island, BS
This Versace small shell pink icon shoulder bag features quilted calf leather, gold tone chain and
Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare Tortoise Shell Handle Bucket Bag. Soft lambskin quilted bag that's perfect for your everyday
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
EMILIO PUCCI c.1960s Multicolor Signature Op Art Structured Silk Metal Box Purse
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Thiensville, WI
shell box purse. Structured hardshell trapezoidal-shaped purse with extended walls at each side
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Runway Minaudière Ombre Pink & Orange Hard Shell Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bring back 2014 Spring with this Rare Chanel Runway Minaudière in Pink and Orange Ombre. Shoulder/ Crossbody or clutch Handbag one of the most coveted pieces by Chanel. Made from dur...
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2010s French Novelty Bags
Cartier Sterling Silver and Scallop Shell Covered Mirror
By Cartier
Located in New Hope, PA
A large saffron colored scallop shell is completely edged with sterling silver. The silver is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Shell Bag 1123lv23
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Shell Bag 1123lv23
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0957
Made In
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Rodo Italian Gilt Metal Shell Minaudière Evening Bag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Rodo Italian gilt metal shell minaudière evening bag c 1970s
The elegant luminous gold metal purse
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Late 20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag with snake chain
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in London, GB
Incredibly rare and unique Chanel tortoise shell evening box bag. The bag has a gold 'CC' Chanel
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
Vintage Bottega Veneta Colorful Ribbon Gold Shell Crossbody Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
traditional style. Maintaining the brand’s iconic weave, this purse is crafted entirely of grosgrain ribbons
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1980s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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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.
Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You
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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