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Custom/Re-Cycled Vintage Skin Bags:

Besides the sentiment behind owning a vintage handbag, one of the appeals is that many are one-of-a-kind finds that make a statement about your personality and style. We offer here a number of fabulous, one-of-a-kind professionally custom made vintage skin bags recycled and created from all vintage materials that will truly set you apart from the crowd! If there is something specific you are looking for, let us know! We will do our best to accommodate you!


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Custom JEWELED 1950's-60's Cognac CROCODILE Skin Clutch Purse
 Custom JEWELED 1950's-60's Cognac CROCODILE Skin Clutch Purse
(#G5-01)

Gorgeous, custom made from all vintage materials, 1950's-60's genuine crocodile and gold metal hard-sided evening clutch purse with fabulous vintage front brooch! Supple, bombe finished cognac crocodile belly skins wrap from front to back, with skin covered scalloped top flap, gold tone trim and sides, and snap front closure. Interior opens to a spotless black velvet interior with mirrored top lid. An absolutely stunning and one-of-a-kind Vintage Skin's bag!

 

 

5.25” H x 7” W x 2.25” D

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$425.00
JEWELED 1980's Metal Hard-Sided PYTHON Snake Skin CLUTCH
JEWELED 1980's Metal Hard-Sided PYTHON Snake Skin CLUTCH
(#G5-02)

Gorgeous
, custom made from all vintage materials, 1980's rhinestone encrusted metal hard-sided python snake skin clutch shoulder bag! Gorgeous rhinestone covered cream, tan and black python skins are inlaid into front and back with brushed and polished silver tone body/case and kiss clasp top closure. Matching chain folds into bag for clutch carrying. Interior is a spotless red velvet. A one-of-a-kind bag! Perfect bag for any special occasion!

 

 

4.5” H x 6” W x 1.5” D
Strap has a 10" drop

Condition: Near Mint

$325.00

Custom 1960's HORNBACK Crocodile & ZEBRA Skin Shoulder Bag
 Custom 1960's Hornback CROCODILE & ZEBRA Skin Shoulder Bag
(#G5-03)

Amazing, custom made from all vintage materials, ample 1960's black hornback crocodile, genuine zebra hide fur and suede shoulder messenger bag with silver tone hardware! Awesome, fun bag with gorgeous black hornback crocodile head horn front snapped flap, inlaid zebra skin on front of bag, and black suede body and strap. Shiny silver tone top bar handle, and removable suede shoulder strap. Interior is a spotless black faille/taffeta fabric with 1 zippered side pocket - signed "Leland." Don't miss this beauty - you will not see another like it! Another fabulous Vintage Skins custom bag!

11.75” H x 12” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 12" drop.

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$985.00
Custom COBLENTZ 1950's-60's Pastel FROG Skin Evening CLUTCH
 Custom COBLENTZ 1950's-60's Pastel FROG Skin Evening CLUTCH
(#G5-04)

Gorgeous, custom made from all vintage materials, jeweled 1950's-60's pastel frog skin hard sided evening clutch purse by Coblentz! Gorgeous palel green, yellow, peach and tan skins that cover the front, back, sides and top flap of this beautiful little evening bag with white and gold metal trim, rhinestones and jeweled front embellishment on front flap. Spotless interior is a gold foiled leather - signed "Coblentz Original." Another beautiful, one-of-a-kind Vintage Skin's bag!

 

4.5” H x 7” W x 1.75” D

Condition: Mint!

$275.00

Custom BLACK 1980's ALLIGATOR Skin & Metal Evening Bag - JEWELS!
  Custom BLACK 1980's ALLIGATOR Skin & Metal Evening Bag - JEWELS!
(#G5-05)

Beautiful, custom made, late 1980's-early 90's jet black genuine alligator belly skin and metal evening bag with Swarovski crystal jeweled top clasp! Supple, center cut alligator belly skins cover each side of this gorgeous bag, with shiny, unblemished gold tone sides and frame, black and clear crystal jeweled button top clasp, and fold-in chain strap. Interior is a spotless black velvet. Simply terrific and absolutely unique!

 

 

5.25” H x 5” W x 2.5” D
Strap has a 22" drop.

Condition: Mint!

$425.00

Custom 1940's-50's EXOTIC FUR, Lizard & BAKELITE/LUCITE Purse
  Custom 1940's-50's EXOTIC FUR, Lizard & BAKELITE/LUCITE Purse
(#G5-06)

Stunning, custom made from all vintage materials, 1940's-50's rare exotic hide fur and bakelite/lucite trunk style handbag with black tegu lizard skin structured handle! What a bag! Stunning dual-skin handbag with shiny gold tone hardware and front latch with 4 protective bottom feet. Bakelite/lucite is in lovely condition with only a few very minor surface scratches conducive with age. Interior is lined in a spotless black silk fabric with 1 open gold trimmed pocket. A beautiful, one-of-a-kind Vintage Skins custom bag!

 

6.5” H x 7.5” W x 4.55” D
Handle adds 3.5" to height.


Condition: Excellent

$685.00
Custom 1950's-60's BROWN Hornback Alligator & Bakelite Bag
 Custom 1950's-60's BROWN Hornback Alligator & Bakelite Bag
(#G5-07)

Gorgeous, custom made 1950's-60's chocolate brown hornback alligator skin and butterscotch bakelite box bag clutch! Glossy back skins are inset into the front and back with rectangular butterscotch bakelite frame and brass top clasp. Bakelite shows typical and expected light surface scratches from age, but nothing deep, major, or noticable. Alligator skin handle collapses for clutch carrying, too! Spotless black moire fabric interior features 3 separate sections including a zippered middle section and 1 open back pocket - signed "Garand." Guaranteed one of a kind and a gorgeous bag!

5” H x 7” W x 3” D 
Handle adds 4.75" to height.

Condition:  Excellent to Near Mint

$495.00

Custom 1960's-70's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse
 Custom 1960's-70's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse
(#G5-08)

Fantastic, custom made from all vintage materials, 1960's-70's jet black genuine alligator, python skin and metal hard-sided evening clutch purse! Gorgeous, supple skins with alligator skin that wraps from front to back with a python skin top flap and gold tone trim and sides. Interior opens to a spotless python skin and black velvet interior with mirrored top lid. Interior mirror shows some very minor pitting, but otherwise, just lovely! An absolutely stunning and unique bag - definitely red carpet ready!

 

2.5” H x 7” W x 4” D
Handles add 6" to Height.

Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$425.00

Custom TEAL 1970's-80's COBRA Skin Clutch w/ROSES - JASMIN
Custom TEAL 1970's-80's COBRA Skin Clutch w/ROSES - JASMIN
(#G5-09)

Fantastic,style and color on this gorgeous, customized 1970's-80's teal green cobra skin clutch shoulder bag with 3 yellow karung skin roses! Gorgeous, supple skins with magnetic front closure and fold-in Chanel style black leather and removable beaded double strand shoulder strap! Near spotless interior (a tiny mark on interior flap crease) is a green leather and black grosgrain grosgrain fabric with 1 zippered side pocket - signed "Jasmin."

 

7.5” H x 12” W x 2" D
Strap has a 14" drop


Condition: Excellent to Near Mint

$195.00

Custom LEO REXX 1980's COBRA Skin & PONY FUR Clutch - PYTHON Roses
 Custom LEO REXX 1980's COBRA Skin & PONY FUR Clutch - PYTHON Roses
(#G5-10)

Terrific combination of skins on this customized large pumpkin colored Leo Rexx 1980's cobra snake skin and pony fur clutch bag with SIX rolled python skin roses! Gathered, soft pony skin and cobra skin with python roses that cover the front flap, cobra skin covered back and front (under flap) and genuine leather gussets and bottom. Magnetic front closure opens to reveal a lovely, near spotless (has
one very small mark) interior made of light tan genuine leather with 1 open and 1 zippered side pockets - signed "Les Sacs De Leo Rexx, New York."

8.75” H x 13” W x 2” D

Condition: Near Mint

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Custom 1950's-60's Tyrolean PYTHON Snake Skin & LUCITE Handbag
 Custom 1950's-60's Tyrolean PYTHON Skin & LUCITE Handbag

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1950's Chocolate Patchwork LIZARD Skin Purse w/TURTLE Skin Flowers
 1950's Chocolate Patchwork LIZARD Skin Purse w/TURTLE Skin Flowers
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Custom 1960's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse w/Jewels
 Custom 1960's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse w/Jewels


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Custom 1980's HORNBACK ALLIGATOR Skin & Gold Tone MINUADIERRE Purse
 Custom 1980's HORNBACK ALLIGATOR Skin & Gold Tone MINUADIERRE Purse

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Custom COBLENTZ 1950's-60's Snake Skin & Gold Minuadierre
 Custom COBLENTZ 1950's-60's Snake Skin & Gold Minuadierre

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FAB 1960's-70's Leopard Print DYED WHITE MINK Fur Hat- DOLCE!
 Custom RED 1950's ALLIGATOR Skin, LUCITE & Gold METAL Shoulder Bag

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Custom GREEN 1940's-50's PYTHON Snake Skin & Chrome Round Purse
  Custom GREEN 1940's-50's PYTHON Snake Skin & Chrome Round Purse

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Custom COBLENTZ 1950's-60's Snake Skin & Gold Minuadierre
 Custom 1950's-60's BLACK Hornback Alligator & Bakelite Box Bag

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Custom 1960's PASTEL PYTHON Snake Skin Lunchbox Style Purse
  Custom 1950's ALLIGATOR Skin Handbag with TAIL SKIN Front

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Custom 1950's-60's Black LIZARD Skin Handbag w/PYTHON Flowers!
  Custom 1950's-60's Black LIZARD Skin Handbag w/PYTHON Flowers!

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Custom 1960's-70's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse w/ROSES!
  Custom 1960's-70's ALLIGATOR & PYTHON Skin Clutch Purse w/ROSES!

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Custom 1960's PASTEL PYTHON Snake Skin Lunchbox Style Purse
  Custom 1950's LIZARD Skin Purse w/Alligator & Turtle Skin Flowers

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Custom 1950's-60's Black LIZARD Skin Handbag w/PYTHON Flowers!
  Custom 1950's-60's YELLOW Crocodile & Bakelite Box Bag

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