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Seashell Purse

Vintage Seashell Handbag
Vintage Seashell Handbag

Vintage Seashell Handbag

$225

H 9 in W 9.5 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Novelty Bags

Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bag with Seashells
Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bag with Seashells

Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bag with Seashells

$295

H 6 in W 6 in Dm 5 in L 10.5 in

Vintage Nantucket Rattan Basket Bag with Seashells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Vintage Nantucket rattan basket bag with seashells is a unique and charming variation of the

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Mid-20th Century Top Handle Bags

Oscar de la Renta Charcoal Straw Bag with Seashell and Beach Glass Decoration
Oscar de la Renta Charcoal Straw Bag with Seashell and Beach Glass Decoration

Oscar de la Renta Charcoal Straw Bag with Seashell and Beach Glass Decoration

By Oscar De La Renta

Located in New Hope, PA

This charming clutch bag from Oscar de la Renta puts a whole new spin on the words "beach bag". Made from a charcoal colored straw, which is very finely woven, it has the best orname...

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Late 20th Century American Evening Bags and Minaudières

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VINTAGE ORNATE GOLD SEASHELL COMPACT PURSE
VINTAGE ORNATE GOLD SEASHELL COMPACT PURSE

VINTAGE ORNATE GOLD SEASHELL COMPACT PURSE

Located in San Francisco, CA

Height: 3 1/8"
Length: 5 1/2"
Depth: 3/4"

Please email or call us at 415.440.1554 if you have any questions.
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1940s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Ellipse  Pm Octagon Seashell Bowler 870099 Brown Canvas Satchel
Louis Vuitton Ellipse  Pm Octagon Seashell Bowler 870099 Brown Canvas Satchel

Louis Vuitton Ellipse Pm Octagon Seashell Bowler 870099 Brown 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 Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Medium Stop Sign Octagon 869959 Brown
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Medium Stop Sign Octagon 869959 Brown

Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Medium Stop Sign Octagon 869959 Brown

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 Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Bowler 868973 Brown Coated Canvas Sat
Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Bowler 868973 Brown Coated Canvas Sat

Louis Vuitton Ellipse Monogram Mm Seashell Bowler 868973 Brown Coated Canvas Sat

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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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Fortuna Golden Metal Seashell Bag
Fortuna Golden Metal Seashell Bag

Fortuna Golden Metal Seashell Bag

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Fortuna - (Made in Italy) Golden metal seashell bag. Interior ornamented with beige suede. Snap

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1970s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Seashell Bowler Bag 94lk328s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Seashell Bowler Bag 94lk328s

Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Seashell Bowler Bag 94lk328s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Seashell Bowler Bag 94lk328s Date Code/Serial Number: MI1908 Made

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton  Monogram Ellipse MM Bowler Bag Clam Seashell Octagon 551lvs310
Louis Vuitton  Monogram Ellipse MM Bowler Bag Clam Seashell Octagon 551lvs310

Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM Bowler Bag Clam Seashell Octagon 551lvs310

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: MI0999 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 6" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Lock (No Key) ...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag
Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag

Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag

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H 6 in D 2.5 in L 5.5 in

Vintage Clam Seashell Evening Bag

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

A retro gem from the 1970's! This beautiful seashell bag really leans into the era by making this

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1970s Shoulder Bags

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag
1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

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H 10 in D 3.5 in L 13 in

1960s White Wicker and Seashell Bag

Located in Toronto, Ontario

white frame and top handles with brass screws. The front features a collage of real 3D seashells on a

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1960s Hong Kong Top Handle Bags

1980's Lisette New York Seashell Tapestry Train Case Handbag
1980's Lisette New York Seashell Tapestry Train Case Handbag

1980's Lisette New York Seashell Tapestry Train Case Handbag

Located in Atlanta, GA

seashell motif tapestry fabric. The swivel handles part to reveal a hammer style clip closure. Both sides

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1980s American Top Handle Bags

1970s Judith Leiber Seashell Evening Clutch
1970s Judith Leiber Seashell Evening Clutch

1970s Judith Leiber Seashell Evening Clutch

By Judith Leiber

Located in Dallas, TX

found both, so I'm not sure which is correct. The shell clutch is made from a real seashell with an

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1970s Unknown Clutches

Celine Taupe Leather Medium Seashell Hobo
Celine Taupe Leather Medium Seashell Hobo

Celine Taupe Leather Medium Seashell Hobo

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H 11.82 in W 2.76 in L 13 in

Celine Taupe Leather Medium Seashell Hobo

By Celine

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Featuring a chic and fabulous style, this Celine hobo is distinctive and very modern. Crafted from leather, the bag features a rounded shape, a front pocket and a single handle. It c...

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2010s Italian Hobo Bags

Loewe Seashell Pouch Calfskin Mini
Loewe Seashell Pouch Calfskin Mini

Loewe Seashell Pouch Calfskin Mini

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H 4 in W 4 in D 2 in

Loewe Seashell Pouch Calfskin Mini

By Loewe

Located in NY, NY

: Loewe Model: Seashell Pouch Calfskin Mini Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Pouches and Wristlets

Dolce & Gabbana Multicolour White Cotton Capri Seashells Bag Tote Handbag DG
Dolce & Gabbana Multicolour White Cotton Capri Seashells Bag Tote Handbag DG

Dolce & Gabbana Multicolour White Cotton Capri Seashells Bag Tote Handbag DG

By Dolce & Gabbana

Located in WELWYN, GB

: CAPRI tote bag Color: Multicolour Capri Theme Seashells Material: 80% Cotton 10% Leather 7% Polyester 2

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Top Handle Bags

1960-70s Tiffany Schlumberger 18kt Gold Conch Seashell Desk & Purse Clock
1960-70s Tiffany Schlumberger 18kt Gold Conch Seashell Desk & Purse Clock

1960-70s Tiffany Schlumberger 18kt Gold Conch Seashell Desk & Purse Clock

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New york, NY

The present Schlumberger Tiffany 18kt yellow gold Conch Seashell clock is a magnificently

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Artist Desk Accessories

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18k Gold

Judith Leiber Crystal Encrusted Minaudiere Evening Bag
Judith Leiber Crystal Encrusted Minaudiere Evening Bag

Judith Leiber Crystal Encrusted Minaudiere Evening Bag

By Judith Leiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

shaped clasps decked with rhinestones and ruby red glass cabachons. Clasps are topped with seashell like

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1990s American Evening Bags and Minaudières

60s Woven Seashell Purse
60s Woven Seashell Purse

60s Woven Seashell Purse

Located in San Francisco, CA

60s Woven Seashell Purse. Handmade. Drawstring closure, unlined.

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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Judith Leiber Snail Evening Clutch Seashell
Judith Leiber Snail Evening Clutch Seashell

Judith Leiber Snail Evening Clutch Seashell

By Judith Leiber

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Judith Leiber Snail Evening Clutch Seashell is a one-of-a-kind designer piece

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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches

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Located in West Hollywood, CA

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By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in University City, MO

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By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent

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Located in Tucson, AZ

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By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

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Located in San Diego, CA

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Water Mill, NY

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2017 Dior LockBox Zodiac Limited Edition Shoulder Bag

2017 Dior LockBox Zodiac Limited Edition Shoulder Bag

By Christian Dior

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

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Located in Port Hope, ON

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NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress

NWT 1990s Thomas Steinbruck Size 12 Black Gray Ombre Silk Vintage 90s Gown Dress

Located in San Diego, CA

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Seashell Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary seashell purse you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Brown is a pretty popular color, but we also have Black, Gray and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect seashell purse among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Judith Leiber, Louis Vuitton and Celine are often thought to be among the most stylish.

How Much is a Seashell Purse?

The price for a seashell purse starts at $125 and tops out at $9,300, and on average, selling for $893.

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 bagBirkin, 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.