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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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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

2019 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Valisette PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Valisette PM Serial Number: FL0199 Age (Circa): 2019 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Box, Care Booklet, Shoulde...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle 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

CHANEL Black Fantasy Fur & Grey Tweed Medium Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Fantasy Fur & Grey Tweed Medium Classic Single Flap Bag Xupes Reference: HB5156 Serial Number: 10118551 Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag Authenticity ...
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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Comme des Garcons fall 1993 Synergy collection flower print bias cut slip dress
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Featured in Vogue: The Timeless Appeal of the 90s Slip Dress. This Comme des Garçons’s Fall 1993 “Synergy” Collection bias-cut dress, crafted from flower-printed rayon, epitomizes th...
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1990s Japanese Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood green harris-tweed 'Time Machine' skirt, fw 1988
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Presenting the Vivienne Westwood green Harris tweed 'Time Machine' mini skirt, a remarkable creation from the Autumn-Winter 1988 collection that exemplifies the designer's daring and...
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1990s British Skirts

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

Gorgeous Iconic Thierry Mugler Gown SS1999 Evening Dress Silver Lucite Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy collectors piece. Absolutely gorgeous documented Thierry Mugler dress, Spring Summer 1999 Collection. Documented on the runway as well as on the iconic portrait of Man...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Gray Canvas Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This iconic Christian Dior Saddle Bag is crafted of canvas and laminated canvas in gray featuring silver toned hardware. Front flap Velcro closure opens to a beige fabric interior wi...
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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

Chopard Diamond Mother of Pearl Ladies Watch
By Chopard
Located in New York, NY
CHOPARD Diamond Mother of Pearl Ladies Watch Movement: Quartz Diamond total weight approx. 20 cts. Measures approx. bracelet – 0.77″-0.89″ width and face approx. 0.92″
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Early 2000s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

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

Thierry Mugler Black Lace Dress 1992 Dramatic Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This 1992 Thierry Mugler dress is a striking fusion of elegance and bold futurism, embodying the designer's signature avant-garde style. The dress, rendered in a sleek black fabric, ...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage 1972 Van Cleef Barquerolles Bracelet
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
From the sought-after Barquerolles collection that has reached the highest auction prices, this is a unique piece dated 1972. * 14ct yellow  gold set with white diamonds * Engraved ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Versace jersey dress
By Versace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
VERSACE - (Made in Italy) Pleated purple jersey dress. 40IT size indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 37 cm - Waist: 32 cm - Length: about 160 cm SKU:VR294
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Early 2000s Maxi Dress

Paco Robanne 1960s Chain Link Silver and Gold Metal Evening Bag Handbag Purse
By Paco Rabanne
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and iconic 1960s Paco Rabanne gold and silver metal chain link evening bag ! A true statement piece that successfully completes any outfit. In great condition Made in Italy Mea...
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1960s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

YVES SAINT LAURENT By STEFANO PILATI S/S 2011 Runway Halter Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Berlin, BE
Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati Spring Summer 2011 textured runway dress Brand: Yves Saint Laurent Designer: Stefano Pilati Collection: Spring Summer 2011 Fabric: Cotton / wool...
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2010s French Cocktail Dresses

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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.