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Turtle Purse

Isabel Canovas Black Lizard Turtle Clasp Clutch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in Boca Raton, FL
vintage Isabela Canovas clutch is crafted from black lizard skin. Its unique turtle clasp—meticulously
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1980s French Clutches

Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Swarovski Crystal Turtle Minaudiere in excellent condition. Silver Turtle shape
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1980s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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
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Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Decorative Art

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Vintage Chanel Lucky Charms Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
charms, including a camellia flower, a turtle, a Chanel purse, cupid, a perfume bottle, a shoe, and a
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21st Century and Contemporary French Charm Bracelets

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American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag circa 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag circa 1920-1940 This unique hand made artisan
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Early 20th Century American Novelty Bags

Valentino Black Silk Turtle Bag
By Valentino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
representing a turtle ornamented with rhinestones. Exotic leather handle and golden metal elements. Additional
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Valentino Black Silk Turtle Bag
Valentino Black Silk Turtle Bag
H 6.3 in D 0.79 in L 10.63 in
American Indian Genuine Turtle Shell Shoulder Bag 1970s
Located in University City, MO
American Indian genuine turtle shell shoulder bag c 1970s The unique artisan handbag is designed
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1970s American Novelty Bags

Chanel Cruise Collection Ivory Resin Turtle Shell Print Bag with Strap, 2016
By Chanel
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chanel Ivory Turtle Shell Print Bag is from the 2016 Cruise Collection. It is pristine. Original
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2010s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

JUDITH LEIBER Miniature Gold Purse Earrings
By Judith Leiber
Located in Litchfield, CT
These fabulous red enameled 18k gold earrings are miniature Judith Leiber turtle-form purses. They
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1990s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

CHANEL Vintage Gold Tone Angel Coco Purse Pump Perfume Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
adorned with a camellia, turtle, quilted purse, perfume bottle, angel, pump, and clover oversized charms
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Vintage 1980s Charm Bracelets

Judith Leiber Turtle Minaudiere - Goldtone w/ rhinestones
By Judith Leiber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Judith Leiber Turtle Minaudiere - Goldtone w/ rhinestones. Can be worn as a clutch or as a shoulder
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21st Century and Contemporary American Clutches

Judith Leiber Tan Lizard Gold Turtle Charm Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Judith Leiber Tan Lizard Gold Turtle Charm Clutch in excellent condition. Tan lizard leather
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1980s Clutches

Turtle Wicker Basket Novelty Handbag, 1960's
Located in Atlanta, GA
Adorable natural wicker basket handbag in the shape of a turtle on the move. It has a ring shaped
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1960s Unknown Novelty Bags

Turtle Shaped Handbag in Cream Leather and Carved Bakelite
Located in Chicago, IL
This adorable turtle shaped handbag has wonderful details. The body / shell of the turtle is done
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1950s Novelty Bags

Charming Woven Wicker Turtle Design Versatile Handbag - Shoulder Bag c 1990s
Located in University City, MO
Charming woven wicker turtle design versatile handbag - shoulder bag c 1990s The unique handwoven
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1990s Unknown Novelty Bags

Sleek Clear Lucite Cylinder Turtle Medallion Shoulder Bag c 1970s
Located in University City, MO
Sleek clear lucite cylinder turtle medallion shoulder bag c 1970s The stylish retro handbag is
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1970s Unknown Evening Bags and Minaudières

VINTAGE Italian Green TURTLE SKIN Leather TOTE HANDBAG w/ Matching Wallet
Located in Rome, Rome
- Green turtle skin leather - Beautiful color - Gold metal hardware - Upper zipper closure
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1970s Top Handle Bags

Vintage Chanel Famous Collectible 7 Charms Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
: turtle, purse, angel, Camellia disk, perfume, shoe and clover … all connected to a heavy open link chain
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1990s French Charm Bracelets

Turtle Vintage Bag Purse Rare Item Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Very rare bag circa 1950's . Hard case small doctors style with tush top open . Turtle skin
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1950s Unknown Handbags and Purses

Vibrant Fabric Purse Turtle Clasp Saks 5th Ave.
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's, made for Saks 5th Ave. Gold metal turtle clasp with green rhinestone eyes.
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1960s American Handbags and Purses

Judith Leiber Turtle Minaudiere New
By Judith Leiber
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Judith Leiber Turtle Minaudiere
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Incredible Italian Turtle Watch Handbag 1960
Located in Verviers, BE
Just incredible Vintage Turtle handbag, in the ‘kelly’ style with a manual pocket watch! Marked
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1960s Italian Top Handle Bags

Chanel Vintage Interwoven Chain Link Charm Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
, angel, high heel shoe, four leaf clover, quilted flap purse, turtle and camellia. Collection: circa
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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Chanel Gold Charm Bracelet- Vintage
By Chanel
Located in Malibu, CA
Chanel iconic charms: purse, shoe, turtle, perfume bottle, angel, clover and camellia flower. Toggle
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Late 20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Turtle Skin Handbag Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous vintange hard handle genuine turtle skin handbag. Metal handle. Attached Chain and key
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1950s French Handbags and Purses

Salvatore Ferragamo Coyote Lined Wicker Turtle
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Salvatore Ferragamo Coyote Lined Wicker Turtle is whimsy defined! Highly collectible and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Novelty Bags

Timmy Wood Wooden Turtle Shoulder Handbag.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Timmy Wood of Beverly Hills wooden adorable turtle shoulder handbag that is handmade in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Structured Shoulder Bags

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1980s Edouard Rambaud Mini Satin Evening Bag with Crystals
By Edouard Rambaud
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Edouard Rambaud Mini Satin Evening Bag with Metal Handle with Crystals. Condition: Excellent. 7.5"L x 5.5"W x 5"H
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1980s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

John Galliano orange bias-cut silk devoré 'paint splatter' dress, fw 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
▪ John Galliano evening dress ▪ Fall-Winter 2000 ▪ Constructed from orange bias-cut crinkled silk devoré ▪ Velvet and French-knot embroidery paint splatter motifs ▪ Silk chiffon und...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Yves Saint Laurent Tom Ford F/W 2004 Silk Embroidered Boots YSL Size 35.5 / 5.5
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Tom Ford took over as the creative director for Yves Saint Laurent from 1999 to 2004. Ford, like Saint Laurent, is noted for a hyper-progressive vision that tends to bring multiple l...
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Early 2000s French Boots

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...
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Early 2000s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Margiela Artisanal black glove top and pleated skirt runway ensemble, ss 2001
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in London, GB
Martin Margiela; Runway ensemble (LOOK #10) Artisanal shirt-front made out of black leather gloves and oversized black artisanal skirt made out of vintage pleated skirts. Spring-S...
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Judith Leiber Clear and Green Rhinestone Clutch
By Judith Leiber
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Leiber clutch Clear and green rhinestones in a stripe pattern Silver snap closure Silver chain strap that can be stored inside Soft silver leather lining Comes with silver...
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Late 20th Century Clutches

Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and pants ensemble, ss 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen black lace ruffled blouse and flared pants ensemble. Spring-Summer 1999
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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

F/W 1999 Thierry Mugler Runway Beige Mesh Panel Black Pantsuit Set
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection, this two-piece black pantsuit features a fitted tunic top and high-waisted flared trousers. The set is accented with bold, strategi...
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1990s French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Iconic Spectacular Thierry Mugler SS 1997 Gown 'Kiss of the Spiderwoman'
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Behold the breathtaking embodiment of high drama and couture mastery: The stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler "Kiss of the Spiderwoman" evening gown from the legendary Spring/Summ...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean-Louis Scherrer Couture beaded crêpe de chine evening ensemble, S/S 1999
By Jean-Louis Scherrer
Located in London, GB
- Haute Couture - Full length kimono - Full length skirt with draped, irregular waistline - Organza bodice covered in wood, cork, rhinestone beads and pearlised sequins - Designed b...
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1990s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vivienne Westwood black velvet and tartan silk corset with crystals, fw 1993
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood corset ▪ Fall-Winter 1993 ▪ Black velvet stomacher and back piece ▪ Black power-mesh corset bodice ▪ Signature MacAndreas tartan silk overlay with the ...
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1990s English Corsets

Lanvin by Alber Elbaz Green Pleated One-Shoulder Evening Dress, SS 2008
By Lanvin Paris, Alber Elbaz
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Lanvin ▪ Creative Director: Alber Elbaz ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 2008 ▪ Fabric: Green Polyester ▪ Size: Small ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ Mannequin: 183 cm...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

Chanel Green Crocodile Alligator Vintage Mini Minuadiére Kelly Top Handle Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Green Chanel Crocodile mini top handle flap with classic CC closure 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold Hardware Interior zipper pocket Black Lambskin interior lining 8.5" H x 7" W x 2.5" ...
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1990s Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
By Evans Case Company
Located in New York, NY
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere from the 1950's. Black antelope suede is used on front, back and handle with a gilt pave floral spray as a center medallion. 2 interior sectio...
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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
Evans Mini Suede "Suitcase" Minaudiere
H 5.75 in W 3 in D 1 in L 5.5 in
Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 NEW Faubourg by Night Madame Alligator Leather
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Jewels Aficionado offers the Hermès Birkin Sellier 20 Faubourg by Night, a rare and exquisite masterpiece. Crafted in Madame and shiny Alligator leather, this highly coveted design c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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Turtle Purse For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary turtle purse for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Brown, Gray, Beige and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a turtle purse 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 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. An accessory like this designed by Judith Leiber, Bottega Veneta and Chanel — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering. 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 Turtle Purse?

Prices for a turtle purse can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $17,900, while, on average they fetch $458.

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