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Crocodile and Caiman Reptile Skin Top Handle and Flap Front Shoulder Bags

Item Details

Certified Authentic by EBTH

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

10.25" W x 8.5" H x 3.0" D

- 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

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