Genuine vintage alligator purses
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Vintage Alligator & Crocodile Skin Handbags, Purses and Totes:

Our current collection of absolutely unique vintage genuine alligator and crocodile skin day and evening handbags, purses and totes from the 1940's through the 1980's (and a few newbies!). Be sure to peruse our accessory collection for matching wallets, coin purses, cases, luggage and portfolios, and our antique collection for pre-1940's alligator and crocodile bags! 

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New! ROCKSTAR TURQUOISE Hornback CROCODILE TAIL Wrap CLUTCH
New! ROCKSTAR TURQUOISE Hornback CROCODILE TAIL CLUTCH
( #G1-01)

Seriously wicked brand new rockstar style turquoise green hornback crocodile tail skin wrap clutch! Soft, supple tail skins wrap in one full piece from front to back and secure with a magnetic front clasp. Spotless interior is done in a pale green genuine leather with 1 zippered back pocket. Compare to B. Romanek's bag starting at $1,895!
Be sure to see our other colors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.5” H x 12.5” W x 1" D

Condition: Mint!

SOLD


Lovely RED 1940's-50's DECO Style CROCODILE Skin Handbag
Lovely RED 1940's-50's DECO Style CROCODILE Skin Handbag
(#G1-02)

Great Deco style on this lovely 1940's-50's RED crocodile skin handbag with double rounded structured skin handles and shiny gold tone or brass frame and clasp (they don't make them like this anymore!). This bag screams 1920's! Terrific Art Deco lines and supple red skins with inlaid skin top frame. Interior is a spotless tan genuine leather with 2 open side pockets, 1 zippered pocket (pull is missing, but zipper works perfectly) and the original mirror - signed: "Genuine Alligator, Made in Argentina, Industria Argentina." This bag would be near mint condition if not for the missing zipper pull on the interior pocket. An absolute beauty!

 

7" H x 11.5" W x 3" D
Handles add 5.5" to height.

Condition:  Excellent

$835.00

Ample 14" SLATE BLUE/GRAY 1980's CROCODILE Skin Handbag - SILVER
Ample 14" SLATE BLUE/GRAY 1970's-80's CROCODILE Bag SILVER
(#G1-03)

Beautiful Nancy Gonzalez style slate blue/gray crocodile belly skin handbag with shiny silver tone hardware and skin covered structured top handle by Nouvelta! Gorgeous, perfectly matched belly skins are in gorgeous, like-new condition and cover the front, back and handle, with matching buttery genuine kidskin leather on gussets and bottom. Chunky (and shiny!) silver tone twist front closure opens to reveal a near spotless (2 small marks) tan genuine suede leather with 2 separate compartments and features 2 open and 1 zippered side pockets - signed "Nouvelta." A nice big bag in a great color and perfect for every day use!

 

8" H x 11” W x 3.75” D
Handles add 5.5" to height.

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

SOLD

Large 1950's-60's Cognac CROCODILE POROSUS Skin Kelly Bag - STERLING
1950's-60's Cognac CROCODILE POROSUS Skin Kelly Bag - STERLING
(#G1-04)

Gorgeous color and expensive skins on this mint condition FRENCH 1950's-60's cognac crocodile porosus belly skin handbag by Sterling Bag Co. Fabulously glossy premium center cut bombe-finished belly skins are in pristine, like-new condition with swivel top structured skin handle that lies flat when resting and shiny gold tone hardware. Spotless interior is lined in light brown genuine leather with 2 open pockets and 1 zippered pocket - signed "Made in France for Sterling." A gorgeous designer bag from France that appears to have never been used!

8” H x 11.75” W x 3.5" D
Handle adds 7" to height.

Condition:  Mint!

$1,095.00


New! ROCKSTAR Black CROCODILE TAIL Wrap CLUTCH - FLEUR de LIS
New! ROCKSTAR Black CROCODILE TAIL Wrap CLUTCH - FLEUR de LIS
(Item #G1-05)

Seriously wicked brand new rockstar style black crocodile tail skin wrap clutch with huge 4" (removable) ornate brass Fleur de Lis front clip! Soft, supple tail skins wrap in one full piece from front to back and secure with a magnetic front clasp. Ornate brass Fleur de Lis front clip adds just the right amount of "POW" to this hot little number. Spotless interior is done in a black genuine leather with 1 zippered back pocket. Compare to Romanek's bag starting at $1,895!
Be sure to see our other colors!

 

7” H x 12” W x 1" D


Condition: Mint!

SOLD


Gorgeous DARK GREEN 1950's-60's CROCODILE Skin SHOULDER Bag
Gorgeous DARK GREEN 1950's-60's CROCODILE Skin SHOULDER Bag
(#G1-06)

Gorgeous 1950's-60's DARK GREEN crocodile skin shoulder bag in a great classic style! Beautiful, glossy green skins are soft and supple with interesting thick slide flap front closure and adjustable skin and leather backed shoulder strap. Spotless tan genuine suede interior with 3 separate compartments, including a zippered middle section. Features 2 open pockets and 1 zippered pocket and original mirror. A beautiful vintage bag in a hard to find color. You'll love her!

 

7" H x 10" W x 4" D
Strap has a 7"-14" drop.

Condition: Mint!

$895.00

HELENE 1990's RED Alligator Belly Skin Shoulder EVENING Bag - SILVER
HELENE 1990's RED Alligator Belly Skin EVENING Bag - SILVER
(#G1-07)

Exquisite 1990's fire engine red genuine alligator belly shoulder evening bag with jeweled top clasp and a silver tone metal chain with black & red beads by famous Italian design house - Helene. An absolutely outstanding designer bag with perfectly symmetrical premium center cut alligator belly skins - the quality one would expect from an outstanding Italian craftsman such as the "House of Helene." Flip top clasp closure is jeweled with clear and red crystals with black enamel top frame and ornately etched interior frame - such detail! Spotless interior is a soft tan genuine leather with red leather trim and features 1 open side pocket - signed "Helene, Made in Italy" and "Genuine Alligator." Simply to die for!

 

 

8.5” H x 7.75” W x 1" D
Strap has a 21" drop.

Condition: Mint!

$995.00

1970's 2-Tone Hornback Crocodile Shoulder Bag/Sling
1970's 2-Tone Hornback Crocodile Shoulder Messenger Bag/Sling
(#G1-08)

Gorgeous 2-Tone 1970's hornback crocodile shoulder bag with adjustable strap from the late 60's. Skins are beautiful with shiny gold untarnished front clasp and hardware. Chocolate brown genuine leather interior with 2 separate compartments and one zippered middle section. Great bag with jeans or for every day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9” H x 10.5” W x 4” D
Strap has a 7.5"-17" drop.

Condition:  Mint!

$345.00


 

Petite PEWTER GRAY 1980's-90's CROCODILE Skin SHOULDER Bag
Petite PEWTER GRAY 1980's-90's CROCODILE Skin SHOULDER Bag
(#G1-09)

Great things come in small packages, it's true! Beautiful Nancy Gonzalez style pewter gray petite crocodile belly skin box-style shoulder bag with shiny gold tone and inlaid skin frame and unique twist front clasp. Gorgeous, perfectly symmetrical belly skins cover each side with adjustable skin and leather-backed shoulder strap. Interior is a spotless tan genuine sueded leather with 1 open side pocket - signed "Gatalan Garces?, Made in Spain." A lovely bag in a rare color and appears sinfully unused!

 

 

 

 

 

7" H x 7.25” W x 2” D
Strap has an 8"-16" drop.

Condition:  Mint! 

$625.00


LUCILLE de PARIS 1950's-60's Chocolate ALLIGATOR Skin SATCHEL
LUCILLE de PARIS 1950's-60's Chocolate ALLIGATOR Skin SATCHEL
(#G1-10)

Unusual style on this beautiful, ample Lucille de Paris chocolate brown "Kelly" style alligator skin bag with rare, and large, exterior front pocket! Typical Lucille, the supple, glossy premium center-cut belly skins and craftsmanship are outstanding, including the strong, 1.5" thick skin and leather structured top handle! Gold tone hardware is shiny with no color loss. This bag today would be priced well over $10k! Clean interior (has 4 very small faded ink marks) is Lucille's trademark apricot kidskin genuine leather - with 2 open pockets, 1 zippered and 1 snapped - double signed "Lucille de Paris."

 

 

 

 

9.5” H x 12” W x 3.5” D 
Handle adds 4" to height.

Condition: Excellent

$1,175.00

New! ROCKSTAR *RED* Hornback CROCODILE TAIL Wrap CLUTCH
New! ROCKSTAR *RED* Hornback CROCODILE TAIL Wrap CLUTCH
( #G1-11)

Seriously wicked brand new rockstar style red hornback crocodile tail skin wrap clutch! Soft, supple tail skins wrap in one full piece from front to back and secure with a magnetic front clasp. Spotless interior is done in a red genuine leather with 1 zippered back pocket. Compare to B. Romanek's bag starting at $1,895!
Be sure to see our other colors!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7” H x 12.5” W x 1" D


Condition: Mint!

SOLD

JUDITH LEIBER 1980's PURPLE ALLIGATOR Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag
  JUDITH LEIBER 1980's PURPLE ALLIGATOR Skin CLUTCH Bag
(#G1-12)

Vibrant and stunning! This gorgeous bag is a perfect example of Judith Leiber's quality design and impeccable craftsmanship! Beautiful 1980's purple alligator skin handbag by Judith Leiber with unique silver and gold tone column style top frame with polished black onyx finials on each end and a latch-style clasp set with a large roman cameo carved into black Carnelian. Soft, supple belly skins are done in a fabulous matte finish and are in perfect condition, as is hardware. Interior is a spotless purple alligator skin and genuine leather with 1 open and 1 zippered side pockets and has a shiny gold tone shoulder chain that folds down into purse for clutch carrying - signed "Judith Leiber." This gorgeous little beauty comes with original Judith Leiber box, dust bag, original Judith Leiber cards, comb and mirror. Mirror has a small scratch, otherwise, perfect!

7.5” H x 7.25” W x 2.5” D
Handles Add 4.5" to Height


Condition: Near Mint


$1,895.00


Lovely GREEN 1940's DECO Style CROCODILE Skin Handbag w/Brass
Lovely GREEN 1940's DECO Style CROCODILE Skin Handbag w/Brass
(#G1-13)

Great Deco style on this lovely 1940's GREEN crocodile skin handbag with double structured skin handles and solid brass frame and clasp (they don't make them like this anymore!). This bag screams 1920's! Terrific Art Deco lines and supple green skins with shiny, solid brass frame. Interior is a spotless light tan genuine suede with 3 open green leather trimmed side pockets and an attached kiss clasped change purse. An absolute beauty!

 

 

 

 

7" H x 11" W x 3.25" D
Handles add 2.5" to height.

Condition:  Excellent

SOLD


CREAM/TAN 1990's CROCODILE Tail Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag
CREAM/TAN 1990's CROCODILE TAIL Skin CLUTCH Shoulder Bag
(#G1-14)

Waht a bag! Fabulous natural coloring on this wild and wonderful 1990's cream and tan crocodile tail skin clutch shoulder bag with amazing large hornback tail skins that wrap from front to back! Glossy, supple natural colored skins with magnetic snap front closure and removable silver tone chain shoulder strap or matching skin strap! Spotless interior is a bone/ivory genuine leather and patterned fabric with 3 open sections, including a zippered middle pocket, 1 open interior pocket and 1 zippered pocket. A fantastic bag that appears completely unused! Perfect for day or evening use!

 

 

7" H x 7" W x 3" D
Strap has a 17" drop.

Condition: Mint!

$695.00


SLEEK 1950's-60's Caramel Crocodile POROSUS Skin Handbag - RIVOLI
SLEEK 1950's-60's Caramel Crocodile POROSUS Handbag RIVOLI
(#G1-15)

Great coloring and expensive skins on this sleek 13" long FRENCH 1950's-60's caramel crocodile porosus belly skin handbag by Rivoli. Soft, supple and very glossy premium center cut belly skins are perfectly symmetrical on each side with a sleek, sophisticated design, thick skin top handle and shiny solid brass hardware and top clasp (show only the slightest signs of age with a few small surface scratches - nothing noticeable at first glance). Spotless interior is lined in light tan genuine suede leather with 2 open pockets trimmed in crocodile skin and one zippered pocket - signed "Rivoli, La Maison Des Cadeaux (which means "the house of gifts" in French)." A gorgeous bag from France in a great color and an expensive skin!

7.5” H x 13” W x 2" D
Handle adds 5.75" to height.

Condition: Near Mint

$1,075.00


HUGE 1950's-60's LEDERER de PARIS Jet BLACK Alligator Skin Handbag
HUGE 1950's-60's LEDERER de PARIS Jet BLACK Alligator Skin Handbag
(#G1-16)

A huge and unusual style bag by this high-end French vintage designer known for their Hermes style designs and similar quality craftsmanship! Absolutely stunning 1950's-60's Lederer de Paris jet black alligator belly skin handbag that features FOUR (4) baby alligator belly skins, and two rare exterior front pockets with push button clasps. The premium center cut skins and hand-stitched craftsmanship are outstanding! The Interior shows only very mild signs of gentle use and is a spotless soft black genuine kidskin leather - with 2 open pockets trimmed in gold, 1 side pocket and an attached clasped change purse - signed "Lederer, Made in France." The handle is strong and fully intact, but does show some mild signs of wear along the bottom edges - the only issue keeping this beauty from near mint. Comes with its original Lederer dust bag. An absolutely exquisite vintage designer bag!

7.5" H x 12.5” W x 2.5” D
Handle adds 4.5" to height.


Condition: Excellent

$2,185.00


DARBY SCOTT 1990's DENIM BLUE Alligator Belly Skin CLUTCH Bag
DARBY SCOTT 1990's DENIM BLUE Alligator Belly Sin CLUTCH Bag
(#G1-17)

Stunning 1990's denim blue alligator belly skin clutch by high-end designer Darby Scott! Every Darby Scott bag is bench-made by skilled craftsmen individually perfecting each piece and highlighting the inherent beauty of the materials. Gorgeous, glossy premium center-cut skins cover the entire bag with perfectly symmetrical skins on each side, zippered top closure with chunky silver ring and chain pull, and removable matching skin strap. Spotless interior is made of the finest denim blue genuine kidskin leather with 1 zippered side pocket - silver placard is signed "Darby Scott." This beauty
retailed for $4,500 - bargain priced here!

 

 

 

5” H x 13” W x 2" D  

Condition:  Mint!

$1,795.00

GIANT 15.5" 1980's-90's CRANBERRY CROCODILE Handbag BRIEF
GIANT 15.5" 1980's-90's CRANBERRY Red CROCODILE Handbag BRIEF
(#G1-18)

Outstanding and large 15.5" cranberry red crocodile skin handbag brief with SIX baby crocodile belly skins (3 on each side)! Gorgeous cranberry red skins are in like-new condition, including double skin and leather top handles. Shiny gold and silver tone hardware with fold over top flap and interior snap front closure! Spotless, unused interior is a jet black genuine leather with 2 separate compartments, 2 open and 1 zippered side pockets - tag reads "Made in Italy." Fabulous bag in a hard-to-find color and a great price - Nancy Gonzalez crocodile bags of this size start at $3200!

 

 

 

 

9” H x 15.5” W x 3” D 
Handles add 6" to height.

Condition: Mint! 

$2,125.00


Stunning 13" 1950's-60's LUCILLE de PARIS Alligator Skin Handbag
Stunning 13" 1950's-60's LUCILLE de PARIS Alligator Skin Handbag
(#G1-19)

Stunning skins on this fabulous bag by this high-end, highly sought after vintage designer! Absolutely gorgeous 1950's-60's Lucille de Paris chocolate brown alligator skin handbag. Typical Lucille, the supple cen