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Tortoiseshell Bags

Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag. - Tortoiseshell CC turn-lock
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel green suede tortoiseshell handle handbag. - Tortoiseshell CC turn-lock
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Vintage Chanel White Quilted Lambskin Classic Flap Tortoiseshell Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel white diamond quilted lambskin single flap shoulder bag with tortoiseshell
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1990s French Shoulder Bags

1950s Art Deco Fake Tortoiseshell Bakelite Italian Minaudière by Ipes
Located in Aci Castello, IT
in a deep amber tortoiseshell tone, this bag has a warm, glossy finish with natural-looking pattern
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Mid-20th Century Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

A precious red Leather Reticule with tortoiseshell inlay - England Dated 1836
Located in Toulon, FR
Dated 1836 England Rare inlaid tortoiseshell red "Maroquin" Reticule dating from the period of
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1830s English Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Brand New Vintage Brown Caviar Faux Tortoiseshell Backpack * Marked Chanel * Made in Italy
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Around 1995 Made Tortoiseshell Classic Flap Chain Bag 25Cm Black Additional information
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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Rare Vintage Chanel Denim Tortoiseshell Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare denim tote with tortoiseshell detail. Beautiful condition. Comes with logo tortoiseshell tag
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Early 2000s Tote Bags

Chanel Black Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black leather with round shape tortoiseshell handle handbag. A very 60s retro
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Black Lambskin Leather Tortoiseshell Handle Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Chanel black lambskin leather with tortoiseshell handle handbag. Featuring double
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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

RARE Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Plexiglass Box Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
, internal pocket, plexiglass link strap and a CC logo. Colour: Tortoiseshell Material: Plexiglass
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Dolce and Gabbana Tortoiseshell Flower Box Bag
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
This unique Dolce & Gabbana bag exudes a classic vintage feel. The intricate design features brown plexi, red and gold enamel flowers and gold-plated hardware. The item comes with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Chanel camel brown quilted leather VINTAGE TORTOISESHELL STRAP Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel quilted shoulder bag camel leather with faux tortoiseshell handles. Closes with a zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Chanel Vintage Tortoiseshell Black Evening bag
By Chanel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This authentic Chanel black silk tortoiseshell detail evening bag is a rare and stunning addition
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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Bolta Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell Handbag with Oversize Ball Clasp – 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
are matched only by genuine tortoiseshell. When backlit, the spherical top snap literally glows amber
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Coblentz Italian Soft Black Leather Handbag with a Faux Tortoiseshell Clasp
By Coblentz
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Coblentz Italian soft black leather handbag with a faux tortoiseshell foldover clasp, and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Top Handle Bags

White Caviar Bead Box Purse w Tortoiseshell Lucite Lid and Braid Handle, 1950s
Located in Tucson, AZ
with pavé bead exterior and braided top handle, and Lucite tortoiseshell lid and mouth surround
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1950s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Chanel 1996-1997 Denim Faux Tortoiseshell Chain Classic Flap Jumbo Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Classic Flap Plastic Chain Shoulder Bag Denim Indigo Additional information: Material : Denim, Leather, Plastic Color: Indigo Pocket : Outside: Pocket*1, Inside: Pocket*1, Zi...
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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Chanel Quilted Brown Suede Handbag with Tortoiseshell Chain
By Chanel
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Stunning quilted brown suede Chanel handbag with faux tortoiseshell lid and chain. Original Chanel
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags

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S/S 1997 Bob Mackie Runway Black Halterneck Satin Panel Backless Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting presents: a gorgeous black Bob Mackie halter neck gown. From the Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this classic and sexy gown debuted on the season’s runway. The dress featur...
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1990s Evening Gowns

Oscar de la Renta Sequined and Chiffon Gown
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta, taupe colored, chiffon,gown with a bateau neckline, and a spiral, silver sequin overall pattern embellishment.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Gowns

New Oscar De La Renta White Polka Dot Silk Crepe Tiered Skirt Dress Gown size 4
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Oscar De La Renta Silk Ruffle White and Black Polka Dot Dress Gown Designer size 4 Designer Style ID: R17N027 100% Silk, White and Black, Cascading Ruffle Front, Asymmetrical Hem...
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2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Chanel 2006 Vintage Sakura Pink Caviar Medium Classic Double Flap Bag SHW 68458
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68458 The iconic holy grail bag is the Chanel Classic Flap. Coveted for its simplicity and elegance - woven chain double strap that can be worn short or long, turnlock CC...
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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

1960s Jack Bryan Yellow Silk Rhinestone Beaded 60s A-Line Dress + Jacket Suit
By Jack Bryan, Jack Bryan by Dupuis
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s JACK BRYAN yellow silk shantung A-Line dress and jacket ensemble! Dress features a tailored bodice with a forgiving A-Line shape skirt. Full metal zipper up the ba...
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1960s American Dress and Coat Ensembles

1991 AZZEDINE ALAIA black ribbed chenille dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, jet-black, ribbed chenille dress from Azzedine Alaia dating to 1991. Labeled a size XS. Approximate measurements (unstretched): bust 32", waist 21", hips 27" and length 34...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Giorgio Armani 1990s Silver Gunmetal Avant Garde Vintage 90s Silk Blouse Top
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage GIORGIO ARMANI 90s silver and gunmetal Avant Garde sleeveless shirt! Features luxurious silk, with an excellent draped neckline, and asymmetrical ruffle along the f...
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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

S/S 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Dress Bias Cut Silk Black Crepe Mini Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
This Beautiful, black silk crepe mini dress for Christian Dior's Spring / Summer 2004 Collection designed by John Galliano features a superb (stretchy) figure hugging silhouette, num...
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Early 2000s French Mini Dress

CHANEL 23S pink white cotton blend striped tweed CC mini dress FR34 XS
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL 23S pink white cotton blend striped tweed CC mini dress FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01287 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Collection: 2023 Material: Tweed Color: Pink, Whi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Casual Dresses

Versace LIMITED EDITION $5000 USD Black Crystal Mini Party Embellished Dress
By Versace
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Be the star of any party in Versace's Embellished Crystal Dress. Covered in black crystals, this mini dress shimmers like a disco ball. This piece features '90s-inspired cowl necklin...
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2010s Cocktail Dresses

Bonnie Cashin for Meyers Box Bag Black Leather Kiss Lock Bicycle Bag Rare 1970s
By Bonnie Cashin
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Preowned, vintage Bonnie Cashin for Meyers 'Box Bag' aka the bicycle purse, likely made in the mid 1970s. Made from supple black pebbled leather, it fastens with a large kiss lock a...
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1970s American Shoulder Bags

Vintage Valentino F/W 2000 Runway Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Dress Gown 8
By Valentino
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Valentino Nude Sexy Sheer Fully Embellished Maxi Dress F/W 2000/2001 Haute Couture US size - 8 ( please check measurements ). Naomi Campbell is wearing a dress supermodel Ell...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses

GIANNI VERSACE S/S 1999 Ad Campaign Irises Hand-Painted Cowhide Handbag
By Donatella Versace, Gianni Versace
Located in Munich, DE
Here we have a beautiful Spring/Summer 1999 hand-painted brown and white cowhide handbag designed by Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace. The same model was highlighted in the ad ca...
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1990s Italian Shoulder Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Marron Exotic PHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Elevate your style with the timeless elegance of the Hermès Birkin 35 in Marron crocodile leather. This exquisite piece, handcrafted in 2008, features palladium hardware and shows on...
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Early 2000s European Top Handle Bags

Hermès Birkin 35 Marron Exotic PHW
Hermès Birkin 35 Marron Exotic PHW
H 11.03 in D 7.09 in L 13.78 in
Hermes Birkin Faubourg20 Sellier Neige (Snow) White Alligator Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin Faubourg 20 Sellier bag featured in Neige (Snow). This rare treasure is a crowning jewel to any Hermes collector. Exquisite craftman...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Tortoiseshell Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of tortoiseshell bags for sale on 1stDibs. Many people prefer Brown tortoiseshell bags, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Black, Red and more options on these pages. Making the right choice when shopping for these accessories may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, all of which have proven very popular over the years. Tortoiseshell bags designed by Chanel, Coblentz and Dolce & Gabbana — each of whom created beautiful versions of these treasured items — are worth considering. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much are Tortoiseshell Bags?

The prices for tortoiseshell bags start at $215 and top out at $3,380 with these items, on average, selling for $1,845.