Crocodile and Caiman Reptile Skin Top Handle and Flap Front Shoulder Bags
Item Details
Brand | Unmarked |
Period | Vintage, Mid to Late 20th Century |
Additional Information | Flap front bag has an adjustable shoulder strap and is constructed with caiman and alligator skins; top handle frame bag is constructed with crocodile skins and retains a vintage LAMPO zipper. |
- Secondhand clothing, handbags and accessories may retain minor imperfections throughout including residual scent from storage and age. May require professional cleaning. Any measurements provided are approximate.
Condition
- reptile skin aging and wear throughout including dehydration, edgewear, abrasions, finish rubbing and abrasion to exterior and interior; finish loss to hardware.
- top handle bag: stiffening and edge wear to handles; skin on the frame is partially detached due to glue loss; rubbing at base corners; moderate soiling and wear throughout interior.
- shoulder bag: creasing, cracking and splitting to strap, weakening and stitching loss at anchors; rubbing at corners; bubbling under the flap; scuffs and marks to lining.
Dimensions
- measurements of top handle frame bag: 5.5" handle drop.
- shoulder bag with flap front: 8.25" W x 9.5" H x 3.0" D, 15.0" strap drop fully extended.
Item #
ITMG859475