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
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
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. The handles
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
Chanel 1996 Vintage Caramel Beige Tortoise Classic Flap Bag Lambskin 68030
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
tortoise shell resin hardware. In the perfect classic medium size, with chunky lightweight single woven
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
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
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
Gold
$425
H 9 in W 5 in D 3 in
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
Tortoise Shell, Lucite
$600
H 13 in W 13 in D 2 in
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
Tortoise Shell
Miu Miu Croc Embossed Tortoise Kisslock Purse Bag
By Miu Miu
Located in Tampa, FL
silver-toned hardware and a large tortoise detail on the kiss lock, as well as double flat crocodile
1950's WILARDY Tortoise Acetate Hard Bodied Plastic Purse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950's WILARDY tortoise acetate hard bodied plastic purse. These bags are frequently mis-called
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
Unavailable
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. This
Unavailable
D 1 in Dm 4 in
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
Sterling Silver
CHANEL Gold Metallic Lambskin Quilted Leather Tortoise Kisslock Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 1997 Collection Lambskin Leather Plastic Tortoise Measures 7" W x
Limited Edition Gucci Bronze Leather Pelham Hobo With Tortoise Studs
By Gucci
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Offered for sale is this limited edition Gucci Pelham small hobo with tortoise glass cabochon
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
Lucite Purse
Located in Toronto, ON
Tortoise shell lucite purse with reverse carved lid. Features a brass clasp and floral detail near
Lucite Tortoise Hand Bag
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise pattern Lucite hand bag with gold toned hardware embellishment. Trapazoid shape, swing
Tortoise Bakelite Minaudiere with Jewelled Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Attractive tapered tortoiseshell bakelite minaudiere with antique jewelled clasp with faux crysophrases. 1970s USA. Excellent condition. 7" x 2.5w x 3.5h
Chanel Mini Denim Tote Handbag Tortoise Handle
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel mini denim handbag/tote with tortoise handle. Excellent condition.Inside lined in nylon
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
Rosenfeld Faux Tortoise Geometric Box Clutch
By Rosenfeld
Located in Gresham, OR
A beautiful faux tortoise lucite angular clutch made in Italy for the Rosenfeld company. Brushed
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
Chanel Black Caviar Tote Tortoise Handles
By Chanel
Located in Athens, GA
Chanel Black Caviar Leather Tote with tortoise chain handles. Mint condition. Vintage style retired
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
Chanel Vintage Black Leather Tortoise Chain Tote
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Leather Tortoise Chain Tote is in excellent vintage condition. A
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
Vintage Chanel Beige Lambskin Camellia Bucket Bag Tortoise Handle
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
printed bucket bag with a round shape tortoise handle. Featuring a "magnetic" closure and two interior
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
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
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
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
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
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin CC Tortoise Handle Hobo
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel Black Lambskin CC Tortoise Handle Hobo is in excellent vintage condition
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...
Rare Chanel Woven Wicker Handbag Tortoise CC Closure
By Chanel
Located in US
Chanel woven coated wicker and leather black box handbag with tortoise CC turnlock closure. Leather
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. Featuring an
LANVIN Black Studded Leather Tortoise Closure Chain Strap Tasell Cross Body
By Lanvin Paris
Located in San Francisco, CA
shape with a tortoise twist closure, side hoops with black leather tassels, and chain strap with studded
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
Chanel Handbag in Rust Cotton Twill and Faux Tortoise
By Chanel
Located in Gresham, OR
A wonderful casual Chanel handbag in rust colored cotton twill with faux tortoise lucite handles
Chanel Chartreuse Leather Tote Bag with Faux Tortoise Chain Handles 90s
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
leather, it features faux tortoise chain straps and fastens with magnetic clasps. The interior is lined
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
DRIES VAN NOTEN Black Tortoise Shell Leather Synthetic Bag
By Dries van Noten
Located in San Francisco, CA
Color 2: Tortoise Shell Type of Leather: Leather Fabric: Synthetic Age Group: Adult Style Bag
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
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
Chanel Beige Lambskin and Raffia Small Crossbody with Tortoise Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
materials accented with resin tortoise shell interlocking CC twist lock. Dust bag included. PBF 13957
Chanel Vintage Beige Lambskin & Tortoise Top Box Handbag - circa 1997
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Vintage Beige Lambskin & Tortoise Top Box Handbag - circa 1997. This handbag is in excellent
CHANEL black leather 1997-99 CC TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a refined yet distinctive touch. The bag closes with two magnetic snaps
CHANEL blue 1996-99 CC DENIM TORTOISE CHAIN Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
denim-interwoven tortoise chain straps for a distinctive finish. The bag closes with two magnetic snaps
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
Tom Ford Bag Black Crocodile Tortoise Frame One of Two Created
By Tom Ford
Located in Miami, FL
is tortoise with snap opening. Gold hardware is logo embossed. Interior has 1 zip and 1 slot pocket
BOTTEGA VENETA beige Intrecciato KARUNG & TORTOISE Top Handle Bag LIMTED EDITION
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Zürich, CH
karung leather embellished with faux tortoise appliqué and chunky turn-lock. Lined in light blue suede
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle
Located in Gresham, OR
1940 Tortoise-Look Bakelite Handbag w Bronze Glass Beaded Side Panels & Handle: Brass hardware at
Sold
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
Sold
H 5.5 in D 4 in L 7 in
50s Wilardy Art Deco Handbag Top Handle Tortoise Purse with Decorative Lock
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a very cool structured tortoise lucite bag from WILARDY. Founded in the 1940s by Charles and
Chanel Green Velvet Quilted Purse With Tortoise Chain
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel dark green velvet quilted purse with tortoise chain and "CC" detail.
1970s Sleek French Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse
Located in University City, MO
1970s Sleek French tortoise shell lucite box purse The mod retro handbag is constructed with brown
Navy Satin Purse with Tortoise Kiss Clasp, Paris
Located in Alford, MA
handles, and a tortoise kiss clasp. The navy satin interior has open side compartments. In excellent
1970s Margolm Black Snakeskin + Tortoise Brown Vintage 70s Clutch Purse Bag
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 1970s MARGOLM black python snake skin and tortoise Bakelite clutch bag! Python is known for
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek Tortoise Shell Lucite Box Purse c 1970s
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in University City, MO
Saks Fifth Avenue Sleek tortoise-shell lucite box purse c 1970s The stylish vintage box purse is
Sold
H 6 in D 4.5 in L 8.5 in
Retro Tano of Madrid Tortoise Lucite Handbag Purse 1950s New Deadstock Tags
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
. Made from a gorgeous tortoise lucite resin, it features gold feet on the bottom and a classic gold
Tortoise and Alligator Clutch
Located in New Hope, PA
An unusual combination of richly mottled tortoise shell, brown enamel and alligator is used for
Vintage Chanel Tortoise Mini Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Vintage rare Chanel tortoise handbag.Excellent vintage condition. Approximate bag measure:5"1/2 X
Rare Chanel Tortoise Mini Handbag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Tortoise Mini Handbag. Excellent vintage condition.Minor wear consistent with age and use
1970s Tortoise Look Clutch, Italy
Located in Alford, MA
1970s clutch woven of mottled plastic strips resembling tortoise and with a plastic tortoise kiss
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
$550
Size: none; comparable to size L
Red Silk Sleeveless Cocktail Dress w Convertible Draped Scarf Back - L, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
An ingenious design, this dress features a draped shoulder-to-shoulder scarf that may be worn in the back, the front, or even on the head for three different and completely captivati...
$10,768
Size: Equivalent French Size 36
A Coco Chanel (attributed to) Tuxedo Satin Skirt Couture Suit, Paris Circa 1933
By Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1933/1934 Paris France A reversible black and iridescent white satin silk Tuxedo skirt and jacket suit. Draped shawl collar, Pagoda wide cuffed sleeves. Sheath skirt with bia...
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
CHANEL black grained leather CLASSIC 11.12 MEDIUM Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic 11.12 Medium double flap bag in black grained calfskin Caviar leather epitomizes timeless elegance. Accented with silver-tone hardware, it features...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
$2,395
Size: Equivalent French Size 36-38
A French Carven Couture Chiffon Evening Dress numbered 11150 Circa 1960/1970
By Carven
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1960/1970 France Haute Couture evening dress from Carven House Designer in blue silk muslin from the 60s/70s. Bustier with thin straps and large low-cut neckline embroidered wi...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
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