Chanel Alligator Faux Tortoise Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel rare black Alligator faux Tortoise Chain Bag it is from collection 5, 1997/1999.
Category
Tortoise Bag
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Vintage Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag. Crafted of quilted leather in beige.
Category
1990s Top Handle Bags
Chanel Navy Lambskin Quilted Leather Tortoise Top Handle Bag circa 1996
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Chanel Navy Lambskin Quilted Leather Tortoise Top Handle Bag circa 1996 is a timeless piece that exudes luxury and elegance.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags
Prada Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Tortoise Strap Large Shoulder Bag
By Prada
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Prada Leopard Print Pony-style Calfskin Tortoise Strap Large Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Category
2010s Italian Shoulder Bags
Fendi Women's Denim Mini Sunshine Bag Blue with Tortoise Shell Handles
By Fendi
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Fendi Denim Mini Sunshine Shopper bag. Features denim pattern with brown leather accents, with “FENDI” front logo, tortoise shell plexiglass handles, large interior compar...
Category
2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Louis Vuitton Insolence Gold Tone Tortoise Shell Bag Charm Lv Logo Key Chain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Tortoise brown and gold exterior - Comes with box Condition: The key ring is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( Approximately In Inche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Objects
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 to Large size fits all the necessities.
Category
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
1990’s Chanel off-white Cotton twill and bakelite tortoise shell shoulder bag
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A mix between the search of absolute elegance in its finest of Karl Lagerfeld and the rural lightness of summer fabrics. This bag from the Cruise collection is set to be a must-have ...
Category
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Charming Mid Century Patent Elongated Bag
Located in New York, NY
Charming Mid Century Patent Leather Elongated Bag with faux tortoise handle. East-West horizontal shape with leather lining. 12" x 5" high x 3" wide.
Category
1950s American Top Handle Bags
Chanel 1994 Jumbo Lambskin Flap Bag with Tortoiseshell CC & Chain
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel Jumbo Tortoise Shell Resin Flap Bag crafted in caramel/camel lambskin leather with oversized tortoise resin CC turn-lock hardware and matching tortoise resin and leath...
Category
1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Fold Over Bottega Veneta Suede and Bakelite Clutch
By Bottega Veneta
Located in New York, NY
Elegant foldover clutch from Bottega Veneta in rust suede with faux striated tortoise bakelite handles. Bag itself measures 13" x 8" with a 2" gusset, 14.5 total with handle. 1980s I...
Category
1970s Italian Handbags and Purses
Recent Sales
Roberto Cavalli Italy faux tortoise and leather bag
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roberto Cavalli red leather and faux tortoise bag. With draped golden chains with hearts and Italian horns.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses
Miu Miu Croc Embossed Tortoise Kisslock Purse Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Tampa, FL
There is a single pleat detailing on either side of the bag for added interest. This bag features silver-toned hardware and a large tortoise detail on the kiss lock, as well as doubl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Handbags and Purses
80'S Italian Lucite Faux Tortoise & Gilt Gold Handbag By, Jordan Marsh
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H 4.5 in D 2.25 in L 7.5 in
80'S Italian Lucite Faux Tortoise & Gilt Gold Handbag By, Jordan Marsh
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1980'S Italian Lucite faux-tortoise & gilt gold brass hard case hand bag By, Jordan Marsh.
Category
20th Century Italian Clutches
Lucite Tortoise Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise pattern Lucite hand bag with gold toned hardware embellishment.
Category
1960s American Handbags and Purses
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Tortoise Resin Snake Chain Evening Bag- Pristine Condition; appears never carried.
Category
Late 20th Century French Structured Shoulder Bags
Chanel Tortoise Resin Vintage Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Tortoise Resin Evening Bag is in very nice vintage condition from the early 2000’s.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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.
Category
1960s Unknown Clutches
Prada brown colour tortoise shoulder bag
By Prada
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Prada brown colour in python pattern and tortoise shoulder strap. - Featuring brown/green kaahi nylon material on both sides. - Prada brown interior lining with an i...
Category
1990s Italian Shoulder Bags
Etro Paisley Tortoise Handle Tote bag 11ET929
By Etro
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 1249580 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 3" Height: 8" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Pouch Signs o...
Category
20th Century Top Handle Bags
CHANEL BROWN CAVIAR BAG WITH TORTOISE CHAIN STRAP
By Chanel
Located in Alford, MA
Chanel unstructured bag in brown caviar leather, the shoulder strap composed of a tortoise chain interwoven with leather.
Category
1990s French Handbags and Purses
Chanel Vintage Beige Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Chanel Vintage Quilted Tortoise Motif Handle Bag. Crafted of quilted leather in beige.
Category
1990s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Black Quilted Suede Tortoise Lucite Top Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel black quilted suede tortoise lucite top box bag from 1996 collection. It is in excellent preowned condition
Category
1990s French Clutches
Chanel Beige Leather Quilted Tortoise Lucite Top Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Chanel beige leather quilted tortoise lucite top box bag from 1996 collection. - Boxy design with a unique tortoise shell resin top
Category
1990s Italian 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 logo on the top, snap closure and 'Chanel '97' Made in France' engraved inside.
Category
1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières
DRIES VAN NOTEN Black Tortoise Shell Leather Synthetic Bag
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Measurements: Length: 2.75 inches Width: 0.5 inches Height: 5 inches Drop: 19.25 inches Reference No.: 128624 Category: Bags & Leather Goods More Details Brand: DRI...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Vintage Chanel Beige Lambskin Camellia Bucket Bag Tortoise Handle
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel is made in beige leather, a front white stitched Coco's favourite camellia printed bucket bag with a round shape tortoise handle. Featuring a "magnetic" closure ...
Category
1990s Italian Clutches
Louis Vuitton Tortoise & Gold Tone Confidence Bag Charm Keyring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Tortoise & Gold Tone Confidence Bag Charm Keyring Product Details Xupes Ref: CAA0100 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Confidence Bag Charm Keyring Type: Charm, Keyring Ser...
Category
2010s Wallets and Small Accessories
Chanel Black Leather Crossbody Bag with Resin Tortoise Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Crossbody Bag is in beautiful vintage condition.
Category
20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
GUCCI bag tortoise very soft patent leather Clutch wristlet NEW
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous soft patent (Vernice) leather in striking tortoise of browns and gold. Large round brass GUCCI crest set atop tortoise enamel on front of bag.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clutches
CHANEL black leather 1997-99 CC TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Featuring the iconic CC logo on the front, it is detailed with leather-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a refined yet distinctive touch.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
CHANEL blue 1996-99 CC DENIM TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Featuring contrasting orange stitching and the iconic CC logo on the front, it’s detailed with denim-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a distinctive finish. The bag closes with tw...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Fendi Beige Leather Medium Peekaboo Bag Tortoise Detail with Strap
By Fendi
Located in Rome, Rome
This authentic piece includes its original dust bag and a verified serial reference, ensuring its place as a cornerstone of any curated collection.
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Brown Suede Gathered Bag w/ Tortoise Handle and Stitched CC
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Brown Suede Bag Made in Italy circa 1997-1999 Made of brown suede with tortoise shell handle and tabs with brown textile lining Stamped "CHANEL" "MADE IN ITAL...
Category
1990s Tote Bags
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL burgundy red rabbit fur tortoise resin chain link crossbody bag Reference: GIYG/A00089 Brand: Chanel Model: Fur crossbody Material: Fur Color: Burgundy Pattern: Solid C...
Category
2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
Tom Ford Bag Black Crocodile Tortoise Frame One of Two Created
By Tom Ford
Located in Miami, FL
Black shiny crocodile shoulder bag with woven leather strap. Top frame is tortoise with snap opening.
Category
2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
BOTTEGA VENETA beige Intrecciato KARUNG & TORTOISE Top Handle Bag LIMTED EDITION
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Bottega Veneta Limited Edition 100/150 top handle bag in brown and beige Intrecciato karung leather embellished with faux tortoise appliqué and chunky turn-lock.
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Chanel Chartreuse Leather Tote Bag with Faux Tortoise Chain Handles 90s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This chic tote bag was made by Chanel, most likely in the late 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Tote Bags
Bottega Veneta Rare 90’s Black Leather Shoulder Bag With Tortoise Lucite Handle
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H 9 in W 10.5 in D 2 in L 16 in
Bottega Veneta Rare 90’s Black Leather Shoulder Bag With Tortoise Lucite Handle
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Kingston, NY
Vintage Bottega Veneta Black Rare Leather Shoulder Bag With Tortoise Lucite Handle. This vintage Bottega Veneta shoulder bag is a rare find that blends minimalist elegance with bold,...
Category
1990s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
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Tortoise Bag For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary tortoise bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Black, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Brown, Gray and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect tortoise bag 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 Chanel, Fendi and Louis Vuitton are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.
How Much is a Tortoise Bag?
The price for a tortoise bag starts at $225 and tops out at $7,940, and on average, selling for $1,325.
Finding the Right Handbags And Purses 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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