Silver & Gold Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Hard Shell Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Silver & Gold Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Hard Shell Clutch. This clutch features a hard shell body, metallic gold leather interior, optional chain-link strap, and a top clasp ...
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: Width: 25 cm, Height: 16 cm, Depth: 3 cm, Handle: 120 cm Condition: Good conditio...
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.
Judith Leiber JLP Black & Silver Minaudiere Clutch Double sided New with tags
By Judith Leiber
Located in Wallkill, NY
Judith Leiber Monogram Hinged Hard Shell Clutch JLP Double-sided Black and Silver crystals. 3.5 in H x 6 in W x 1 3/4 in D - 50 in. chain, New with Tags.
"When Two Tens won't go in a Twenty." Original cover for National Sportsman Mag
By William H. Foster
Located in Fort Washington, PA
The scene depicts a farmer, shotgun in hand, reacting to a raptor's successful raid on his poultry. An unused shotgun shell clutched in his fist, the man's exaggerated pose emphasize...
Canvas, Oil
Silver & Gold-Tone Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Mini Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in New York, NY
Silver and gold-tone crystal-embellished hard shell mini clutch by Judith Leiber. Metallic gold leather interior.
Art Nouveau Mermaid Ring of 14k Gold, circa 1910-1920
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A rare and enchanting find, this Art Nouveau era ring (circa 1910–1920) features a beautifully sculpted mermaid clutching a shell, rendered in rich 14k gold. The design is accompanie...
14k Gold
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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 has a cool design of circles with a lacquer finish giving it that extra beauty.
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 ...
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 chain clutch is just too rare and too special for the key lock design that makes this ...
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Chanel Camellia Collector's Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The camellia flower is reinvented in many timeless forms within the Chanel collections and this time it is done in a laser cut out on a hard-shell box clutch. We love the way Coco’s...
Chic and Luxurious Tan Leather Clutch Handbag by Ferragamo
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a chic and luxurious tan, shell-shaped clutch bag with a zippered closure by Salvatore Ferragamo.
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.
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 trimmed with gold shells covered in clear crystals.
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 Saks 5th Ave and made in France...Lined in black faille with a single open compartme...
Judith Leiber Green and Blue Reptile Leather Clutch Bag, 1986
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From rhinestone encrusted sculptural pieces, to hand-decorated leathers in unconventional color combinations, Judith Leiber’s constant production of artistic and unexpected designs m...
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H 5.12 in W 2.37 in L 6.11 in
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 ...
Chanel Runway Shell Black Acrylic Gold 2 in 1 Evening Clutch Shoulder Bag in Box
By Chanel
Located in Charlotte, NC
Acrylic Gold tone hardware Satin lining Push lock closure Date code present Shoulder strap drop 19.5" Measures 7" W x 6" H x 1.5" D Includes authenticity card, dust bag and box 100%...
Chanel Patent Leather Evening Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel black patent leather quilted clutch, hard shell. Great condition. Comes with booklet, hologram, id card and dust cover.
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal GG Monogram Evening Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare vintage Gucci hard shell evening clutch bag in gold metal, from the 1980s.
Gucci Vintage Rare Gold Metal Basket Look Evening Clutch Bag
By Gucci
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare vintage Gucci hard shell evening clutch bag in gold metal, from the 1970s.
Rodo gold clamshell shape hard minaudiere with chain
By Rodo
Located in New York, NY
Rodo gold toned clam shell motif molded hard evening clutch with chain.
Judith Leiber Red Green Gold Crystal Box Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted form a hard gold shell, this two-tiered ovular clutch is encrusted with hundreds of hand set crystals in bands of silver, white gold, black red and green that gives the shimm...
Black Leather Hard Shell Clutch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
No Label: Black Leather Hard Shell Clutch with Gold Clasp and Long Chain Measurements: Length: 8.5 in.
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-tone hardware, suede interior, and top clasp closure. 7" L x 5" H x 2" D.
Opulent Mother Of Pearl Gilt Trim Shell Clutch Bag c 1980s
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl gilt trim shell clutch bag The unique evening bag is designed with a luminous glossy shell embellished with a gilt metal clasp frame The interior of...
Gucci Gold Metal Logo Hard Shell Clutch Minaudière Bag, 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Before diamonds were a girl’s best friend, there was gold, and where there is a statement to be made, a tasteful dash of gold is sure not to disappoint. This gold metal Gucci clutch ...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL Black Braided Rope Coral Shell Clutch Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
In the center, a segmented burnt-orange colored stone surrounds a leopard spotted shell. Below, another brown and white spotted shell pendant hangs.
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Ostrich Leg Skin Clutch
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Toronto, ON
YSL Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Haute Couture Ostrich Leg Skin / Shell Clutch Bag. Magnetic clasp closure, small zippered interior compartment, haute couture logo zipper pull.
Judith Leiber Green and Blue Reptile Leather Clutch Bag, 1986
By Judith Leiber
Located in Boca Raton, FL
From rhinestone encrusted sculptural pieces, to hand-decorated leathers in unconventional color combinations, Judith Leiber’s constant production of artistic and unexpected designs m...
Chanel VIP bag for Independence Day 4th July 2016
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Stuttgart, DE
Shell clutch made of natural-colored PVC, can be worn without a chain or with a 150 cm long chain, can be removed from the side.
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H 5 in W 7.75 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Bottega Veneta Purple Suede & Lizard Intrecciato Convertible Clutch Bag
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This rare Bottega Veneta hard shell clutch/ bag from 1980s done in purple woven lizard skin and leather.
Judith Leiber Red Lizard Crystal Shell Top Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Red Lizard Crystal Shell Top Clutch in excellent condition. Red lizard leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and swarovski crystal embellished shell top closure.
Vintage Metal Clutch with Shell Ornate 1970's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage metal clutch ornate bag in boho style with white mother of pearl, blue abalone shell overlay.
Ladies Purse Hard Shell Black Clutch Brass Ornaments, 1930s
Located in Sofia, BG
Vintage 1930s ladies hard shell purse black clutch brass ornaments, purple upholstering The clutch purse was popular and stayed that way for decades.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
What these styles lack in name recognition they more than make up for in cachet.
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Accented with a sculptural golden handle and a pair of swishy tassels, the design never went into production.
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The sale sets a new record for the highly coveted handbag.
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Several of the pieces sold for well above their estimates.