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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
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1980s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1960s French Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1940s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1970s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Size: One size fits all
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
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1960s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1980s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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)
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20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
H 6.25 in W 10.2 in D 1.75 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
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1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Large Black Glossy Crocodile Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for 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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1980s Shell Purse Vintage
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
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1970s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
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Late 20th Century Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Fendi Borsa Pochette To You Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shell enamel. This piece is instantly convertible- fold the handle over to turn it into a clutch! Comes
Category
1990s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Walborg unique copper beaded frame evening bag 1940s NWT
By Walborg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with tortoise shell coloured Lucite ball kiss lock. Interior is lined in brown satin, a single slip
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1940s American Shell Purse Vintage
Judith Leiber Exquisite Crystal Encrusted Figural Woman Minaudière circa 1980s
By Judith Leiber
Located in University City, MO
jeweled turban headpiece with an elaborate design that emulates a turtle shell Comprised of a myriad of
Category
Late 20th Century American Shell Purse Vintage
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.
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1950s Beninese Tribal Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Wire
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Wire
H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in
Vintage Mexican Collectors Shadowbox
Located in Dallas, TX
A shadow box with laced doily, silver purse, antique spectacles. tortoiseshell and silver
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1970s Mexican Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Are You a Preppette?" Constance Brooke Pellington Color Poster (NOS)
Located in Bristol, CT
, initial ring, gold initial pin (Adam's apple adornment), shell earrings, green hoop headbands, gross green
Category
1980s Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Paper
Atlas Shell and Wicker Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Shell and wicker purse by Atlas.
Category
1960s American Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
Lucite Vintage Handbag Purse, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950's.Handbags you wear like jewelry shell lucite gilt trim.
Perfect condition.
These types of Lucite
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1950s Unknown Shell Purse Vintage
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
Category
Late 20th Century Shell Purse Vintage
Rare 1950's Morris Moscowitz Beige Leather Purse - Bakelite Hardware
By Morris Moscowitz
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a beautiful purse produced by Morris Moscowitz Co. The bag is from the 1950's
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1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Vintage GUCCI ITALY 1970's logo suede & leather horse-bit purse
By Gucci
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Vintage GUCCI ITALY 1970's suede & leather horse-bit purse.
Tonal, monogram logo, imprinted
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1970s Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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
Category
20th Century Austrian Edwardian Shell Purse Vintage
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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...
Category
20th Century Italian Shell Purse Vintage
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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Category
20th Century French Shell Purse Vintage
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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Category
20th Century French Shell Purse Vintage
H 11.8 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Vintage 1950s Jean Judd Hawaii whimsical bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
family. Unworn, excellent condition. Trimmed with sequins, shells, rickrack and beads. Cutest cork ball
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1950s Shell Purse Vintage
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
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Shell Purse Vintage
Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
Category
1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
Hermès Herbag TPM Crossbody Bag
By Hermès
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
scratches.
Hardware: Light surface scratches.
Includes box, dustbag and extra shell
Made in France
Serial
Category
1990s French Shell Purse Vintage
Chanel ✿*ﾟKarl Lagerfeld Millennium 2005 Limited Edition Handbag Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in KAOHSIUNG, TW
in this beautiful hard shell case that allows woman to use this bags for decades, now you would
Category
Late 20th Century French Shell Purse Vintage
Louis Vuitton Sac Cabas Ambre GM Monogram Vinyl Limited Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Collection. It has cowhide handles tortoise shell-style chain links and a structure of clear Vinyl with
Category
1990s Spanish Shell Purse Vintage
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H 13.6 in W 7.9 in L 185 in
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Shell Purse Vintage
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
Category
1950s American Shell Purse Vintage
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 Shell Purse Vintage
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Shell Purse Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact vintage or contemporary shell purse vintage you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a shell purse vintage 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 20th 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, Yves Saint Laurent and Saks Fifth Avenue each produced a popular version that is worth a look. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Shell Purse Vintage?
The price for a shell purse vintage starts at $95 and tops out at $6,468, and on average, selling for $485.
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.
Questions About Shell Purse Vintage
- What is a vintage purse?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A vintage purse is a purse which is at least 20 years old. The appeal of vintage bags has broadened over time, and today, vintage purses from Chanel, Hermès and other luxury fashion brands are in high demand. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of vintage and designer purses and other bags.
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