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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

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

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

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Vintage Yellow Gold Mid-Century Charm Bracelet with 27 Charms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A 14K yellow gold "Rolo" link bracelet adorned with 25 14K yellow gold charms, one 18K gold charm, and one 9K gold charm. These charms include but are not limited to an Eiffel Tower,...
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Mid-20th Century Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Prada Runway Lipstick Print Skirt Rare & Collectable Spring 2000
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Prada S/S 2000 collection that can be read as a take of early 20th century feminism, the collection drew inspiration from classics like Chanel and Schiaparelli. Blending the semi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pleated Skirts

Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" F/W 1973 Marabou Trimmed Black Devore Silk Robe
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
One-Of-A-Kind Yves Saint Laurent "rive gauche" Vintage Fall Winter 1973 Marabou Trimmed Black Devore Silk Chiffon Robe This YSL robe or coat is certainly a statement piece that woul...
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1970s French Evening Dresses

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

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Diamond, Platinum

Art Deco Surrealist Lobster Motif Beach Cape, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Surrealist Lobster Motif beach cape 1930s. Of white cotton chenille with bright red and black lobster with self front ties. 1930's USA. This capelet version is a no...
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1930s American Beachwear

Spectacular Thierry Mugler FW 1996 Runway Black Bombshell Vinyl Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Iconic black Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996Les Amazones Collection Bombshell vinyl trench coat. This stunning jacket exudes a hypnotic blend of dominance and sophistication. Its ...
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1990s French Coats and Outerwear

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

Vintage Oscar de la Renta FW 2000 Runway Sable Trim Embroidered Vest US 6
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Oscar de la Renta Sable Trim Embroidered Vest FW 2000 Runway US size - 6 ( please check measurements ) Warm embroidered and sable trim vest, side pockets, open style. Measure...
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Early 2000s American Vests

Yves Saint Laurent cardigan Summer 1991
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT - (Made in France) Green wild silk cardigan embroidered with multicolored sequins. Size 38FR indicated. 1991 Spring-Summer Collection. Condition: Very good condit...
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1990s French Bustiers

Christian Dior by John Galliano Embroidered Silk Coat with Fur Trim, FW 2002
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
This Christian Dior by John Galliano coat from the Fall-Winter 2002 collection is crafted from cream silk jacquard featuring an elaborate woven pattern of floral and ornamental motif...
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Early 2000s French Coats and Outerwear

Hermes Birkin 35 Bag Limited Edition So Black Box Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin So Black 35 bag is featured in Heritage Box leather. The collection was the final bow of Jean-Paul- Gaultiers' genius as creati...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Alaia Pink Knit Bodycon Mermaid Dress SS 1996
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Alaia knit bodycon dress featuring a mermaid-style hem, an invisible back zipper, and delicate scalloped edges on the sleeves and n...
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1990s Evening Dresses

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

John Galliano White Bias-Cut Satin Strapless Corset Dress with Train, SS 2000
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
This John Galliano gown from the Spring-Summer 2000 collection is crafted in white bias-cut satin. The design features an asymmetric, strapless neckline with architectural seam detai...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns

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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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